As many have returned to work – with others getting ready for the official start of spring semester – here’s what you should know and do (a few new items and some important reminders) to help keep us all healthy and safe. Thank you and stay well.
WEST CAMPUS FACULTY AND STAFF
A Couple of Updates:
If you’ve tested positive for COVID … We will have a short, online form you will be required to complete where you will be asked to attest that you no longer have a fever and that you’ve completed a five-day isolation period. Once the form is complete, you will be able to receive clearance to return to the workplace. Your supervisor will automatically be notified of your return to work date as well. If you reported your positive results to the Health Information Line (HIL), you will receive an email containing the link to the survey. Please watch for more to come.
An update in the ‘Submitting Proof of Your Booster’ section: You can fax or provide, in-person, a copy of your Excelsior Pass as proof.
STUDENTS
STONY BROOK MEDICINE EMPLOYEES
For the latest information on COVID-19, please continue to look out for Coronavirus Updates, Stony Brook Health Beat and ThePulse.
EVERYONE
Community Testing Site
As you may have seen, a new community testing site opened on our campus Tuesday, January 11. A few things to keep in mind:
WHAT: One of 20 new community, New York State-run test sites on SUNY campuses across New York
WHO: The site is available for any community members, including SUNY campus community, who are exhibiting signs of COVID-19
WHEN: The site is open every day, 8:30 am - 4 pm
WHERE: RSS Parking Lot in the Innovation and Discovery Center of SBU’s R&D Park, 1500 Development Drive (near the mass vaccination site)
2022 Events Guidance
The University will continue to host both internal and external events on campus
Attendees are required to wear masks at all times except when actively eating or drinking
Shorter events should consider refraining from serving foods; Grab and Go catering is highly recommended when food service is necessary
For large groups, consideration for venue size and ability to spread out, especially during meals, should be considered
Attendees experiencing any symptoms should refrain from attending
We recommend event hosts bring extra masks to ensure compliance of their guests
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Reminder: President McInnis is looking for Project REACH participants to help us grow and thrive. The deadline is this Monday, January 17. Find out more and register here
Please also remember to continue testing, as required, at our surveillance sites, provided you do not have any COVID symptoms. Find details and schedule here
Contact us at strongertogether@stonybrook.edu with any questions/comments/ideas.
We welcome your feedback!
