Jan. 6, 2022
Dear Lynx Community,
We are writing today to provide further guidance on COVID protocols outlined by Chancellor Marks earlier this week, as well as to introduce new isolation/quarantine protocols based on the latest information from the CDC. Thank you all for your continued commitment to our community by wearing face coverings on campus and following safety protocols. As Chancellor Marks noted in a memo earlier this week, we have not had COVID-19 case spread on campus when people wear face coverings, stay home when they’re sick, and get regularly tested.
In accord with CDC guidance, our campus is changing our protocols for individuals who are exhibiting symptoms or have been exposed to or diagnosed with COVID-19.
If you have a fever, continue to stay home until your fever resolves (without fever for 24 hours)
Self-Report if you:
Have been boosted OR completed the primary series of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine within the last 6 months OR completed the primary series of Johnson & Johnson vaccine within the last 2 months
If you develop symptoms get a test and stay home.
Self-Report and Quarantine if you:
Are Unvaccinated OR Completed the primary series of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine over 6 months ago and are not boosted OR Completed the primary series of Johnson & Johnson over 2 months ago and are not boosted.
If you develop symptoms get a test and stay home.
*Please complete a self-report form if you are symptomatic, positive for COVID-19, or been exposed to COVID-19 and have questions about protocols or need support.
As noted by the Chancellor, CU Denver now requires a COVID-19 booster to be considered “fully vaccinated” to come to campus. Individuals are only required to get a booster if they are eligible (i.e. six months after previous Pfizer and Moderna vaccination or 2 months from J&J vaccination). Because most students, faculty, and staff have granted CU Denver access to the state COVID-19 vaccination database, for most people, no action is required to confirm booster status.
You are invited to the Community Conversations: COVID virtual event on Tuesday, Jan. 11 from 10 to 11 a.m. to discuss our COVID response. Speakers will include several campus leaders, including Chancellor Marks and Lynx Together Task Force members. We will provide information about the new booster requirement, remote learning from Jan. 18-28, review the latest COVID data, explain updated safety protocols, and more. You will also be able to ask questions live through the Q&A function on Zoom.
Please join us, and please take care of yourself and each other.
Chris Puckett
Managing Associate University Counsel & Co-Chair, Lynx Together Task Force
Pamela Jansma
Dean, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences & Co-Chair, Lynx Together Task Force