Archive for March, 2021

COVID-19 Weekly Update: March 30, 2021

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 […]

COVID-19 Weekly Update: March 26, 2021

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 […]

COVID-19 Weekly Update: March 23, 2021

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 […]

COVID-19 Weekly Update: March 19, 2021

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 […]

COVID-19 Weekly Update: March 16, 2021

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. […]

COVID-19 Weekly Update: March 12, 2021

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 […]

COVID-19 Weekly Update: March 9, 2021

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 […]

COVID-19 Weekly Update: March 5, 2021

TO: The Gustavus Community FROM: COVID-19 Response Leadership Team SUBJECT: COVID-19 Weekly Update DATE: March 5, 2021   WEEKLY TIP Each of us has been dealing with the many stresses of COVID-19 for a year now and it’s natural to be feeling “COVID fatigue” and increased mental health effects. As we continue to deal with the lack of control and negative […]

COVID-19 Weekly Update: March 2, 2021

TO: The Gustavus Community FROM: COVID-19 Response Leadership Team SUBJECT: COVID-19 Weekly Update DATE: March 2, 2021   During spring semester, student organization and departments are welcome to host in-person events that follow COVID safety protocols for the campus community. This is a shift in philosophy because the Minnesota Department of Health now supports organized events that follow COVID safety […]