Across the country and in Ulster County, the number of people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is on the rise. This is great news, but it’s also leading some to wonder whether health and safety policies are changing as well.
We want to remind all members of the SUNY New Paltz community that our campus policies of wearing masks and maintaining social distance remain in effect for ALL students, faculty and staff while on campus, regardless of whether you have been vaccinated or previously diagnosed with COVID-19. Those who have been vaccinated should also continue getting tested every week they’re on campus, per SUNY policy.
Even as Centers for Disease Control & Prevention guidance evolves, the College will continue to follow state, local and SUNY policies and keep these safety measures in place until further notice.
Other guidance for fully vaccinated individuals:
The CDC defines “fully vaccinated” as having received the one-dose (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine or both doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, AND having at least two weeks pass since your final shot.
You don’t need to quarantine after domestic travel once you’re fully vaccinated. You also don’t need to quarantine after exposure to a COVID-19-positive person, though you should monitor any symptoms carefully if you have been exposed.
Fully vaccinated people are still subject to social gather limitations and capacity limits. Please do not gather with unvaccinated people from more than one household.
Federal health officials have indicated that fully vaccinated people can gather indoors in small groups with other fully vaccinated people, without masks or distancing.
General best practices for the pandemic remain in effect for everyone, whether or not you’ve been vaccinated. These include:
Wear masks and maintain social distance while out of your household
Outdoor gatherings are safer than indoor gatherings, though masks and distance should be used in both cases.
Limit your contact with anyone in isolation or quarantine, regardless of your vaccination status.
