[Plantsci] Update to the Administrative Directive on Face Coverings

Fri May 21 14:33:31 MST 2021

Hello All:

I wanted to make sure you saw the email from President Robbins on Wednesday in-regards to new directives to Face Coverings on UA Campus facilities (below). I have updated my “cheat sheet” for COVID information and resources (attached). Please note some highlights:

  *   Fully vaccinated is after two weeks after receiving the 2nd dose of two-dose vaccine or two weeks after single-dose vaccine.
  *   Note highlighted areas in email below are conditions/places where Face Masks are still required no matter if vaccinated or not.
  *   Wildcat Wellness is still required everyday you will be at a UA facility (building, farm, etc.) whether you are vaccinated or not.
  *   If you are not vaccinated, a weekly COVID test is still required. If you are vaccinated make sure you have uploaded your documentation for exemption of weekly testing.
  *   I was informed by our building manager that departments can still require masks within their office setting, so make sure you adhere to those requests (should have note on their door if applicable).

If questions arise, please let us know and we will do our best to find an answer. More information may be released, please keep an eye out for further emails. It is your responsibility to adhere to all University requirements.

Thank you,

Erin

Erin Korte |  Human Resources Generalist II
[Division of Agriculture, Life and Veterinary Sciences, and Cooperative Extension]
                       School of Plant Sciences
My office: 520-621-1978| Main SPLS office: 520-621-1977

The University of Arizona is updating its Administrative Directive on Face Coverings.

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Dear Students and Colleagues,
The University of Arizona is updating its Administrative Directive on Face Coverings in light of changing public health conditions in Southern Arizona and updated guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)<https://click.comms.arizona.edu/?qs=eb5b76de197ed8b501a35fe375913803ae44f9d8311738a2aa06b538baf93fb6b5148bebed63ae7ba558a38d2d6e86fc1dd6405b43614d19be2fc759179b3fa0> and Pima County.<https://click.comms.arizona.edu/?qs=eb5b76de197ed8b5739698b04fbb1182afec96c48649f0d224d9832569eadeadef5f47d909ee5c9c1f367dfea00c1190b66a53c51f9a15ff3386a6a72992a254>

The following Directive applies to all faculty, staff, students, designated campus colleagues, and visitors to University of Arizona campuses or locations.
Locations Where Face Coverings Are Required Regardless of Vaccination Status
You are required to wear a face covering, regardless of vaccination status, when you are:

  *   In any indoor classroom or other group instructional setting and in any University library
  *   In a CatTran or any other public transportation provided by the University
  *   In any University operated or affiliated building or facility where patients are seen, including Campus Health and Banner University Medical Center buildings
  *   At the University of Arizona state of Arizona Vaccine Point of Distribution (POD)
  *   At sites operated by other institutions that require use of face coverings

Fully Vaccinated Individuals:
Once fully vaccinated, you can participate in indoor and outdoor activities without wearing a mask or physically distancing, except for when you are at the locations identified above.

Fully vaccinated individuals who are immunocompromised, including those undergoing transplant or cancer treatment, should seek the guidance of their clinical care team before discontinuing mask use.

NOTE:  You are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving the second dose of a two-dose vaccine, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or two weeks after receiving a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson's Janssen vaccine.
Non-Vaccinated Individuals:
CLASSROOMS – You are required to wear a face covering in all classrooms and other group instructional settings.

INDOORS – You are required to wear a face covering in all university buildings, unless you are alone in a single occupancy office.

OUTDOORS – You are required to wear a face covering while in any University of Arizona outdoor space where continuous physical distancing of at least 6 feet is difficult or impossible to maintain.

Thank you for continuing to help keep our campus and community safe.

Bear Down and Vax Up,

Robert C. Robbins, M.D.

President
The University of Arizona

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