亲爱的君主国家:
作为我们的学生, 教职员工 are eager to return to campus while COVID-19 cases are surging due to the Delta variant, a number of proactive mitigation measures are being implemented to ensure a safe and successful Fall 2021 semester. 如下所述, these measures are aimed at both promoting and protecting the health and well-being of our immediate campus, the local community and the broader region. Additionally, these measures are in accordance with recent guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other agencies, while also following similar actions being taken across many sectors of our society.
Required Indoor Masking for All (2021年8月16日生效)
As the presence and spread of the Delta variant has significantly increased, the most recent public health research shows that all individuals, 包括那些接种过疫苗的人, 能将COVID-19传播给他人吗. 结果是, the CDC now recommends that all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, wear a mask while in public indoor settings. 因此, 8月16日生效, 2021年，直至另行通知, bet8体育娱乐入口 will require face masks that cover both the mouth and nose fully in all indoor public spaces, 包括教室, 设施和建筑物, except when eating or drinking.
Vaccination Requirement and Related Documentation (2021年9月1日生效)
As the vaccine remains the most effective means of responding to the pandemic, 所有在校学生, 教职员工 will be required to be vaccinated by September 1, 2021. Exemptions can be requested for medical reasons or religious beliefs. 所有未接种疫苗的人, including those with a medical or religious exemption, will be subject to required weekly testing.
学生, 教职员工 will be required to upload proof of vaccination or a medical or religious exemption to the 君主健康门户网站, which is a secure online platform. Exemptions can be requested utilizing the 医疗豁免表格, which must be completed by a health care provider, 或者是 Religious Exemption Form for 教师 and 工作人员或者是 Religious Exemption Form for 学生，其中必须包括一名公证人. Please note that fully online 学生, 教职员工, meaning those who never visit the ODU campus or affiliated higher education centers, are not required to be vaccinated or submit documentation. If you have not been vaccinated and plan to be on campus, please call 800-232-0233 or visit www.疫苗.政府预约.
In addition to the measures outlined above, anyone who feels ill or believes they were exposed to COVID-19 should see a health care provider for testing. 所有有症状的学生, 教职员工 must be tested and follow University protocols before being cleared to return. COVID-19 testing is available for all ODU 学生 by contacting Student 健康 服务s at 757-683-3132 or covidcares@dilidally.net 了解更多信息. Employees may get tested through their health care provider or schedule an appointment through the campus testing center by completing the 申请测试表格 或发电子邮件 risk@dilidally.net. The Office of Risk Management will be sharing additional details regarding employee testing very soon. 最后, 学生, 教职员工 who are identified through contact tracing as having been in close contact with someone who tested positive will receive instructions on how to proceed.
Since the beginning of the global health pandemic, Monarchs have answered the call to #ReignResponsibly both on campus and in the community. Your continued diligence has made it possible to offer robust engagement and programming opportunities this fall. However, it will be up to each of us to ensure an engaging and safe semester. Together, we are #MonarchStrong! 去君主!
带着君主的骄傲，
Brian O. Hemphill, Ph值.D.
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