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Dear ĪŽĀėĀŅĀ× students, staff and faculty,
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Earlier today, outlining changes to the . The changes to the guidance are based on that came out earlier this week.
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According to the presidentās message, effective Aug. 2, face coverings will be required indoors at all ĪŽĀėĀŅĀ× locations in communities with a transmission level of āsubstantialā or āhighā as defined by the CDC and accessible on the . Face coverings are required except when you are alone in a private office with the door shut or in a private residence. Face coverings are also required in university vehicles and outdoors when itās not possible to remain more than 6 feet from others.
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ĪŽĀėĀŅĀ×ās face covering policy will be updated to reflect the changes in the system guidance. As with our current policy, there will continue to be some exceptions. I will be communicating any changes with you in next week's COVID-19 email. We will also be updating the ĪŽĀėĀŅĀ× COVID-19 website and campus signage.
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The change in face coverings requirements should help as we return to predominantly in-person work Aug. 2. Of course, I encourage you to work with your supervisor on a telework agreement as appropriate. I am confident in the ĪŽĀėĀŅĀ× communityās ability to adapt as we respond to rapidly changing conditions to keep our campuses and the communities we serve safe.
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In coordination with the president, we continue to consider COVID-19 vaccine requirements for certain areas or activities in the university. Irrespective of this potential, I encourage you to get vaccinated and to participate in the .
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Thank you for your continued patience and cooperation as we continue to prepare for the fall semester.
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Thanks for choosing ĪŽĀėĀŅĀ×.
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ā Dan White, chancellor
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