October 4 Weekly CIRT Campus Update
CIRT Update
Published October 4, 2021
Dear students, staff and faculty:
Below, please find important campus, regional and national updates from the COVID-19 Incident Response Team (CIRT).
Campus Status
Over the past seven days, there have been three positive case of COVID-19 reported through the on-campus campus screening program. For more data on the screening program, please visit please visit Coronavirus Screening.
Fall Break Update for Students
While we recommend that students limit travel over Fall Break, we understand that some students will leave campus for the October 9 - 12 recess. Please note, regardless of your travel plans, students must test twice during the week of October 11-15, 2021. For those students who choose to travel, the following restrictions will be in place:
- Masks must be worn indoors at all times in public spaces regardless of whether or not your destination requires it.
- Upon returning to campus from travel, students must receive a COVID-19 test on their day of arrival and then again during that week to be in compliance. The testing center will be open on Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5pm during the week of October 11-15, 2021.
- Meals must be grab-and-go until the second negative test result is received.
- Masks are required for outdoor gatherings and classes until the second negative test result is received.
Booster Update
The college is tracking the approval process of COVID-19 booster shots through the CDC and FDA. On September 24, the CDC issued guidance regarding Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 boosters.
At this time, the college is strongly recommending those eligible for a booster shot to receive one through their local pharmacy or primary care provider. Students who are eligible for a booster and unable to access one locally should reach out to the Schacht Center for Health and Wellness.
All-Community Meeting
Our next all-community update meeting will take place this Wednesday, October 20, at 12:30 p.m. on Zoom: https://smith.zoom.us/j/93293837876. As usual, we will provide updates and answer your questions.
As always, please send any questions to covid19info@smith.edu
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