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[quote=Anonymous]University of Maryland College Park just sent out the linked message regarding rising Covid cases:
https://view.email.umd.edu/?qs=67c2f0e578c07d57646a32b77e380ee2bec855680dec1f5b869d9b7bb30bf7a1d595c0dbfb087da23f89ebe5069434b63a202f0d71765b8c7694215bc640b196bd65061b91dbadc0

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"Dear campus community,
As the fall semester is underway, I’m writing to remind you of the COVID-19 protocols and guidelines in effect for the beginning of the academic year.

Masks: Wearing a mask is not required while indoors. However, as a reminder, masks are a significant defense against the spread of COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses.

Testing: Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to take a rapid antigen COVID-19 test if you develop symptoms of COVID-19. Tests are currently available at the Health Center. If you test positive, you should isolate per CDC guidelines. Please report your positive test at return.umd.edu. Once you have reported your test result, you will receive detailed information and guidance by email.

Vaccination: For some individuals and people who are immunocompromised, staying up to date on your COVID-19 vaccine continues to be an important way to reduce the risk of severe illness. COVID-19 vaccines are available at the University Health Center as well as local pharmacies."

I like how this at least acknowledges that masks are an important way to protect oneself against Covid.

On the vaccination topic, I'll note that the CDC is scheduled to discuss approving the newest formulation of the covid vaccine booster next week.  All our kids are probably close to a year away from their last booster shot, and this new formulation is designed to protect against XBB variants (and Moderna just announced today that it produces antibodies against the newest variants that are circulating: BA.2.86, EG.5 etc. I imagine the Pfizer shot will produce similar antibodies.)  We should be able to get our kids newly boosted with this monovalent booster soon, as indications are that it will be available to everyone who wants it 6 months and up.  I'm hoping getting immunity up this Fall will also reduce transmission in school.

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