The city’s COVID-19 hospitalization rate – a key factor for measuring community risk – remains well below previous levels. The University’s COVID-19 precautions, including masking policies, take into account many factors, including local case numbers and positivity rates, as well as trends in COVID-19 hospital admissions and our contact tracing team’s latest observations concerning transmission on campus. The University’s policy was adopted in consultation with experts at UChicago Medicine (UCM), and with consideration of public health guidance at the city, state and national levels.
Public health officials recommend wearing a mask “in indoor public settings where vaccine status is not known.” The city has not reinstated a citywide mask mandate, and UChicago’s policy remains mask-optional for most of the campus. This is an important reminder to take precautions, such as staying home if you have COVID-19-like symptoms, to help prevent the spread of the virus. Today the City of Chicago’s Community Level risk was updated to "medium" in light of additional new COVID-19 cases, as additional Chicago-area counties, including Cook County, have been added to the “medium” designation. The Walker Museum COVID-19 testing site will have reduced hours (9:00 am – 1:00 pm) on Friday, May 27 and will be closed on Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day. Walker Museum Hours – Memorial Day Weekend See the Guidance for University-sponsored Meetings and Convenings on the UChicago Forward website for more information. Exception requests will be granted on a case-by-case basis, with most indoor convenings on campus remaining mask-recommended at this time. Organizers of certain convenings, such as large indoor performances attended by the public, may seek an exception to the University’s mask-optional policy. Note that UChicago Medicine is maintaining its own masking policies. While the decision to mask is your own, we ask that you carefully consider this extra precaution in shared indoor settings, including offices, classrooms, and public transportation, as part of our efforts to help prevent further increases in cases. This is in light of recent elevated COVID-19 metrics on campus and in the City of Chicago, and Chicago’s Community Risk Level being changed to “medium” last Friday. UpdateĪs announced on Wednesday, the University is recommending that individuals wear a mask in indoor settings when others are present. COVID-19 vaccines/boosters and the flu shot are available at most neighborhood pharmacies. Parents can find a nearby vaccine site by visiting. Children are eligible at least five months after completing their first round of shots. Yesterday, the CDC recommended the Pfizer-BioNTech booster shots for children ages 5-11, following the FDA’s authorization earlier this week. Please look for updates from organizers on specific COVID-19 precautions related to individual events.Ĭhildren Ages 5-11 Eligible for a Booster Shot While many of the events take place outdoors, the University recommends that individuals wear a mask in indoor settings when others are present. University COVID-19 precautions apply during year-end events taking place over the next few weeks. UpdateĪlumni Weekend, Convocation, and Other Year-End Events Please check the UChicago Forward website and signage at the testing site for other changes that occur during the summer. The site will be closed in observation of Juneteenth (early closure on Thursday, June 16, and closed Friday, June 17 through Monday, June 19) and Independence Day (early closure on Thursday, June 30, and closed Friday, July 1 through Tuesday, July 5). This summer, the Walker Museum testing site will be open from 9am until 4pm Monday through Friday.
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The University is planning to send an update soon on COVID-19 policies, including vaccination guidance, for the next academic year.
We look forward to welcoming the University community and guests to campus this week for Convocation and other events and activities marking the end of the academic year.ĬOVID-19 Policies for the 2022-2023 Academic Year
While the decision to mask is your own, we ask that you carefully consider this extra precaution to help prevent further increases in cases. This is in line with the Chicago Department of Public Health’s recommendation for indoor masking following the May 26 elevation of the City of Chicago’s COVID-19 risk level to “high,” in light of recent elevated metrics. Masking Guidelines for Convocation and End of Year EventsĪs noted in an all-campus message on Thursday, the University strongly recommends that individuals wear a mask at all indoor events and on public transportation during Convocation and other year-end events.
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