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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…

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…

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…

TO: The Gustavus Community FROM: COVID-19 Response Leadership Team SUBJECT: COVID-19 Weekly Update DATE: February 26, 2021   Please see below for the COVID-19 weekly tip and on-campus case update. As a reminder, these emails are now being sent to the community on Tuesdays and Fridays throughout the spring.   WEEKLY TIP As members of the Gustavus community prepare for next weekend’s short break, please…

TO: The Gustavus Community FROM: COVID-19 Response Leadership Team SUBJECT: COVID-19 Weekly Update DATE: February 23, 2021   Please see below for the COVID-19 weekly tip and on-campus case update. As a reminder, these emails are now being sent to the community on Tuesdays and Fridays throughout the spring.   WEEKLY TIP During the Standard COVID Conditions phase that the College is currently in, there…