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TO: The Gustavus Community FROM: COVID-19 Response Leadership Team SUBJECT: COVID-19 Weekly Update DATE: April 13, 2021   WEEKLY TIP Today, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC and FDA (Food & Drug Administration) recommended temporarily pausing further administration of the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine out of an abundance of caution. Please see the joint release from the…

9TO: The Gustavus Community FROM: COVID-19 Response Leadership Team SUBJECT: COVID-19 Weekly Update DATE: April 9, 2021   WEEKLY TIP The Fire Pit Grill is now open in the visitor parking lot across from Three Flags. Stop by for breakfast, lunch, or dinner to grab a socially distanced bite to eat and enjoy the spring weather! Monday – Friday, 9:30 a.m.…

TO: The Gustavus Community FROM: COVID-19 Response Leadership Team SUBJECT: COVID-19 Weekly Update DATE: April 6, 2021   WEEKLY TIP Gustavus students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to attend a virtual vaccine myths and facts information session on Friday, April 9, at 3 p.m. Gustavus Health Service Director Heather Dale and Minnesota Department of Health representative Cindy Jackson will lead…

TO: The Gustavus Community FROM: COVID-19 Response Leadership Team SUBJECT: COVID-19 Weekly Update DATE: March 30, 2021   WEEKLY TIP Because Friday, April 2 is a College holiday and there are no classes, this will be the only COVID-19 weekly update and tip this week. #1 – As vaccination availability continues to increase and all Minnesotans over the age of…

TO: The Gustavus Community FROM: COVID-19 Response Leadership Team SUBJECT: COVID-19 Weekly Update DATE: March 26, 2021   WEEKLY TIP As members of the Gustavus community prepare for next weekend’s short break, please be reminded that traveling is still discouraged by public health authorities. Gusties, please be mindful of these public health guidelines and make good choices if you choose…

TO: The Gustavus Community FROM: COVID-19 Response Leadership Team SUBJECT: COVID-19 Weekly Update DATE: March 23, 2021   WEEKLY TIP As COVID-19 vaccine production continues to ramp up and vaccines become accessible to more people, the Gustavus Health Service has launched a new Vaccine Resources webpage. The page offers several ways for people to sign up for notifications or search…

TO: The Gustavus Community FROM: COVID-19 Response Leadership Team SUBJECT: COVID-19 Weekly Update DATE: March 19, 2021   WEEKLY TIP If you’ve received the vaccine and are at least two weeks past your last dose, you do not have to quarantine if you’re exposed to someone with COVID-19. You should still get tested if you have COVID symptoms, as COVID-19…

TO: The Gustavus Community FROM: COVID-19 Response Leadership Team SUBJECT: COVID-19 Weekly Update DATE: March 16, 2021   WEEKLY TIP Stay vigilant, Gusties! While campus COVID-19 numbers have been low for the past several weeks, some state regulations have been loosened, and people are beginning to get vaccinated, there are reports of COVID-19 variants spreading in Mankato and Carver County.…

TO: The Gustavus Community FROM: COVID-19 Response Leadership Team SUBJECT: COVID-19 Weekly Update DATE: March 12, 2021   WEEKLY TIP As the seasons change, many people experience allergies or other symptoms that may be similar to those that are warning signs for COVID-19. Here’s a reminder for how to handle symptoms that may or may not be related to the…

TO: The Gustavus Community FROM: COVID-19 Response Leadership Team SUBJECT: COVID-19 Weekly Update DATE: March 9, 2021   WEEKLY TIP Did you know that Gustavus has a COVID-19 Student Advisory Board? Comprising a diverse cross-section of students who represent various groups and involvements, the board meets each week to provide student perspective and ideas on the ongoing COVID response efforts…