Dear Carolina Congregation,

Thank you for your continued support to your community. Looking forward to the Thanksgiving holiday next week, we’d like to keep the community updated on tests, up hours, and updated numbers.

As the weather gets colder and more activity moves indoors, it’s a good time to remind everyone to come back to the COVID-19 community standards. If you do need to eat indoors, please limit the amount of time you spend with others and only remove your mask while you are actively eating or drinking. Follow that CDC COVID-19 Travel Policy if you are planning on leaving campus or community for the Thanksgiving holiday, and be sure to check this out Tips for navigating holiday gatherings during the pandemic. Following these instructions will help our community get back on campus and finish the semester safely.

Carolina Together testing program
We are happy to announce that the number of positive COVID-19 cases on campus continues to be very low, but we have seen the positivity rate increase from 0.31% to 0 between November 8th and 14th, 66% found. in the previous week. This increase is not unexpected compared to what we’ve seen across the state and across the country, and we’re continuing to monitor the number of cases.

Most of the positive student cases that we have identified in our community have relatively mild, cold-like symptoms. Campus Health did not receive any reports of student hospital stays due to COVID-19 this semester. We also recommend that vaccinated people test no more than once a week.

All members of the Carolina Community who have not confirmed a COVID-19 vaccination must take a test once a week. We encourage all unvaccinated members of our community to got a COVID-19 vaccine and let us know. It is not too late!

Please note the reduced vacation times of the Carolina Together Testing Program:
• Monday, November 22nd: 9 am-5pm
• Tuesday, November 23: 7 am-5pm
• Wednesday November 24th – Sunday November 28th: ​​Closed
• Monday, November 29th: regular opening times resume

Compulsory vaccination for employees
In accordance with President Biden’s Executive Order 14042 and Guidance from the Safer Workforce Task Force, the deadline for the full vaccination of employees of federal contractors against COVID-19 has been extended to January 4, 2022. Find out more on the COVID-19 vaccination page. While the COVID-19 booster is not part of this requirement, we recommend anyone who is eligible to get a booster ASAP.

Get your flu shot
Campus Health has given nearly 7,000 flu vaccines this year. Vaccination against influenza helps to reduce the overall burden of respiratory diseases and to conserve health care resources. Please bring your insurance card with you if you have your Vaccine on campus. If you get your flu vaccination not on campus but from your general practitioner or at a public pharmacy or clinic, you can still Compliance with self-disclosure.

As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, the Carolina Together Testing program team would like to sincerely thank all members of the Carolina community who are committed to the safety and health of our campus. Have a relaxing, happy, and safe vacation!

Sincere
The Carolina Together Testing Program team

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