The characteristics of the omicron variant, as well as the near universal rate of vaccination within our community, make the surge we are experiencing now different from the one we faced a year ago.
Remain diligent in masking, monitoring yourself for symptoms, following testing requirements, avoiding large gatherings, and staying up-to-date with your vaccination.
Because of the continued effectiveness of our COVID prevention efforts in academic and research spaces, we are not changing our operating posture at this time.