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  • Free COVID test kits are back: Here’s how to get yours

    Free COVID test kits are back: Here’s how to get yours

    Starting September 25, you can order four free test kits per household through COVIDtests.gov.

    The tests will detect the currently circulating COVID-19 variants and are intended for use through the end of 2023. The kits will include instructions on how to verify extended expiration dates. Many kits have had their expiration dates extended beyond what may be printed on the packaging.

    You don’t have to pay for shipping, and you’ll never be asked for a credit card or bank account number. You only need to give a name and shipping address. If you’d like an email confirmation and delivery updates from the U.S. Postal Service, you can submit your email address. Anyone who asks for more information than that is a scammer. So, remember:

    • Only go to COVIDtests.gov to order your free test kits from the federal government. When you click to order, you’ll be redirected to special.usps.com/testkits. If you’re following a link from a news story, double-check the URL that shows in your browser’s address bar.
    • No one will call, text, or email you from the federal government to ask for your information to “help” you order free kits. Don’t give out your credit card, bank account, or Social Security number. Do not respond. Instead, report it to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
  • University of Delaware Releases Fall 2022 COVID 19 Guidelines

    University of Delaware Releases Fall 2022 COVID 19 Guidelines

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    The University of Delaware released it’s “Fall 2022 Covid 19 Guidelines” which includes a masking requirement for the first two weeks of the semester. Information found on UD’s Campus Guidelines webpage states “The University will be requiring face masks to be worn in all classrooms, research laboratories, and all UD transportation for the first two weeks of the semester, from August 30 through September 9, 2022. The intent of this measure is to help reduce the transmission of COVID associated with the rapid density increase on campus, while preserving as much academic continuity as possible. Masks continue to be required in all healthcare and clinical spaces, as well as the childrens’ campus.  Instructors and presenters may remove their masks during active instructrion or presenting if they are more than six feet away from others.”

    Up to date vaccination requirements for students are still in effect, while UD faculty and staff are only “highly encouraged to do so, as well.” The University will host a COVID-19 vaccine/booster clinic Friday, Sept. 9, in Pencader Dining Hall. Students may request an exemption to these requirements through the UD Health Portal. According to the website, students who have an approved exemption from 2021-22 do not have to submit a new request for 2022-23.

  • Delaware Tech requiring proof of vaccine for all students, visitors

    Delaware Tech requiring proof of vaccine for all students, visitors

    Delaware Tech announces a strict proof of vaccine policy, effective for the summer and fall semesters.

     

    The policy was emailed to all students on Friday and obtained by TV Delmarva.

     

    “As a result of the recent holiday surge, Delaware has experienced record-high COVID incidence and hospitalization rates, crippling our health care systems statewide. Last week, four of our health care systems announced that they are operating under Crisis Standards of Care protocols because they are “stretched beyond capacity.” For these reasons, the College will require vaccinations for all students registering for summer and fall classes,” college President Mark Brainard says in the email.

     

    Students will be required to show proof of vaccination registering for summer and fall classes. In addition any parent or visitor to the college will also be required to show proof of vaccination, beginning May 1. Online-only students are also required to show proof.

     

    “This would include parents attending new student orientations, registrants for personal interest courses, and members of the public attending meetings and conferences. Additional information about how to prove vaccination status will be shared soon, so stay tuned,” Brainard says.

     

    The new policy does allow for accommodations due to medical conditions or “sincerely held” religious belief.

     

    Delaware Tech has been requiring vaccine records or a weekly COVID test for employees since September 2021. This mirrors a policy enacted by the University of Delaware in December 2021, which required all students to show proof of vaccine and booster shot to attend the spring semester.

     

    “With record-high case numbers and the highly transmissible omicron variant, we had to take action to implement the most effective means necessary to protect the health and safety of our faculty, staff, students, and community stakeholders. Not only is this a top priority for us as we adhere to our mission of putting students at the center of everything we do, but it is also our duty and responsibility as a community partner,” Brainard says.

     

     

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