Loyola Community,

We talk a lot about the tools available to help us fight against COVID-19 in our community. My mask protects you, and your mask protects me. We make room for Jesus by staying 6 feet apart. And we keep our paws clean to prevent the spread of germs. Taking these steps helps keep everyone safe.

But there’s one other tool that we don’t often consider. And I’d be willing to bet you have it with you right now. It’s your phone! Our contact tracers work hard to contain the spread of coronavirus, and it all starts with a phone call.

When you get a call from an unknown number, be sure to answer. It may be one of our contact tracers. They’re specially trained to protect your privacy and answer your questions. You will never be punished for speaking honestly with a contact tracer—it’s in our amnesty policy.

A few tracing tips:

Report everyone who you may have had close contact with at Loyola. Your privacy and their privacy will be protected. If students go unreported and continue to come to campus, then the virus can still potentially spread to more people.
You can call us, too! If you test positive or worry you may have been in close contact with someone positive, go ahead and call us right away at 504.865.3757. We’ll help you assess your situation and determine the next steps.
Answer your phone, even in quarantine. If you’re asked to quarantine, our tracers will follow up with you every three days to make sure you feel safe in quarantine and address any concerns.

You can get more information about contact tracing on our COVID-19 Prevention page and check the current number of cases on campus listed on our Health and Safety Notices.

Flu Shot Challenge

Wolf Pack, we challenge you. Show support for your community and your own health—get your flu shot!

Take a photo getting your flu shot or with your flu shot bandaid.
Share it on your social account to help us spread the word.
Tag us @loyola_nola for a chance to be featured in our newsletter!

I got mine this weekend, and it only took a few minutes to complete.

Watch our flu shot takeover on Instagram for more inspiration.

Where to Get Your Flu Shot

You can get your flu shot right here on campus during our Flu Shot Fair. Stop by the St. Charles Room in the Danna Student Center, available for walk-ins from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on these dates:

Tuesday, October 13
Thursday, October 15
Monday, October 19
Thursday, October 22

You must present your insurance card to receive a shot. Bring your pharmacy benefits card with BIN#, PCN, Group, and ID#.

Flu shots are also available at your nearby pharmacy. Our neighbors at Castellon Pharmacy on Oak St. are offering flu shots for $27 self-pay without insurance, and preservative-free flu shots are offered at Walgreens locations.

Insurance Assistance

Want to get a flu shot but don’t have insurance? We can help!

You have two options:

Call the University Counseling Center at 504.865.3835 and schedule a case management appointment. They can help you find insurance options and connect you to resources for accessing free flu shots.
Sign up for our emergency coaching program offered in partnership with InsideTrack to work with a coach who can help you sign up for insurance.

Once you get health insurance, we can help you identify the information you need to present at the Flu Shot Fair (or any pharmacy that accepts your insurance) to receive your flu shot.

Complete our anonymous survey to share feedback about Loyola’s COVID-19 policies for a chance to win $50 in Wolfbucks. Your feedback will help us evaluate and enhance current programs and service areas. (Undergrads only.)

Check out our Quarantine Survival Guide for a day-by-day breakdown of activities and challenges to take care of your whole self while you’re in quarantine taking care of our whole community.

Get your flu shot! Stop by the Flu Shot Fair. Castellon Pharmacy on Oak St. also offers the flu shot for $27 self-pay if you are looking for an option without insurance.

COVID Connections is a round-up of important information to help keep everyone in our campus community informed and safe. It arrives in your inbox every Tuesday, with special editions on other days if needed. Explore our archive on the FAQ website to see previous editions.

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