
New York State is experiencing a surge in positive tests. Contact tracing for students has changed to self-management through portals. You may schedule a Moderna booster shot in Alfred for Friday 1/21 10 a.m. You must provide proof of a vaccine booster, if eligible to receive one. Prior to campus arrival, students must have a recent negative COVID test. The ASC online dashboard is available at Ī reminder that SUNY has two requirements related to COVID-19: Exceptions are allowed when with your family unit, in a private space, or while eating/drinking. Regardless of vaccination status, masks are required indoors for all while on NYS properties located in counties with high or substantial transmission of COVID-19 as determined by the CDC. 141 faculty/staff were tested this week.74.5% vaccination rate for employees reporting to work on campus.56 Students tested positive when the semester started and are only returning to campus when cleared from isolation orders.Campus Housing Usage: For quarantine 0 of 53 reserved rooms are occupied and for isolation 2 of 24 bedrooms are currently used.0 students are in quarantine after exposure to someone positive.

4 tested positive: 2 are isolated on-campus and 2 are isolated off-campus.Number of COVID-19 screening tests this past week:.426 students are not yet eligible for their booster.143 students have medical or religious exemptions.94.2% of students are fully vaccinated using the existing criteria exclusive of the SUNY booster requirement.This includes information on where to obtain the booster vaccination when you are eligible. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this requirement, please don’t hesitate to reach out. If you have not yet taken care of this requirement, please avoid disruption to your studies by sending proof of your booster to always, Health and Wellness Services is here for you. Better protection for vulnerable populations and more hospital beds for other patients, including if you need a bed for a non-COVID illness or injury.CDC and several related studies show a whopping 94% reduction in emergency room encounters or hospitalizations. Our ability to maintain the campus without inconvenient changes such as more stringent dining hall operations.Current rules allow those with boosters to avoid quarantine and stay in class without missing a beat. Your ability to go to class even if a classmate tests positive.Beyond the state requirement, the booster helps: Proof of your booster is due by February 1, 2022. We hope your return to campus is going smoothly! As a reminder, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul earlier announced that all SUNY students would be required to have their booster shot if eligible.
