22S COVID-19 live updates: COVID-19 cases continue to decrease on campus, with more cases among faculty and staff than students.
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As peer institutions started their spring semesters last week, some moved forward with in-person instruction while others offered a virtual or hybrid model.
Sosin discussed the omicron variant, keeping elementary schools open and the importance of masking.
The state originally distributed a limited number of free take-home rapid tests in November, but now that its supply has increased, New Hampshire residents may order free PCR tests online.
The College still plans to offer classes in person and does not anticipate requiring arrival quarantine.
Interim Provost David Kotz has cited the vaccination of young children as one of few remaining criteria for lifting the College’s indoor mask mandate.
Low masking compliance, however, may lead the College to make changes to the library’s operations.
The federal guidance suggests that non-compliant workers may not have their contracts renewed.
DHMC has begun offering additional vaccine doses to employees and will expand service to patients in the next few weeks. Dick’s House is not currently offering booster shots.
While planning the logistics of distributing the tests and how to communicate the initiative to participants has been “challenging,” according to College spokesperson Diana Lawrence, news of the take-home program has been well-received by the Dartmouth community.
Some schools in New England have adjusted policies on testing, masking and social gatherings in the face of outbreaks caused by the delta variant.
The College also announced new COVID-19 precautions, including increased testing, for the fall term.
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Indoor masking is now required in most public spaces, including dining halls and libraries.
A report conducted last summer about students’ concerns with the College’s pandemic response predicted mental health issues, including freshman suicides.
The College announced Thursday that even fully vaccinated individuals will need to wear masks indoors in public spaces.
The policy states that faculty and staff must submit proof of vaccination by Sept. 1.
While there is only one current student case of COVID-19, “typical college viruses” persist during summer term.