April 28, 2021 – Postdoc Return to Campus Update
COVID-19 public dashboard update
The COVID-19 asymptomatic positive rate for the week of April 18–24 is 0.12 percent, an increase from the previous week. The Vanderbilt community is strongly encouraged to remain vigilant in following all safety protocols.
Vanderbilt to keep masking, physical distancing protocols in place
The CDC announced yesterday new guidelines regarding outdoor masking for vaccinated individuals when alone or in small groups. Vanderbilt’s COVID-19 safety protocols and mask requirements on and off campus will remain the same, whether you are currently vaccinated or not.
We will announce any changes to protocols after the COVID-19 safety protocols working group submits its recommendations in May.
Have you gotten your vaccine yet?
We strongly encourage you to be vaccinated to protect yourself, your loved ones and the community. VUMC is now offering COVID-19 vaccinations to all Vanderbilt community members. Faculty, staff and postdocs can schedule a vaccination through the Occupational Health Center. Other options can be found at vaccinefinder.org.
Importance of submitting your vaccination record
The university is working to determine the number of faculty, staff and students who have received a COVID-19 vaccine to create a plan for a safe return to campus for the fall 2021 semester. An accurate assessment of our community’s vaccination status is needed to inform protocols moving forward. The vaccine tracker is protected so that your information is safe. Click on the vaccine tracker/submission form.
Testing center closed May 2
The COVID-19 asymptomatic testing center will be closed on Sunday, May 2, because of the 2020 graduate and professional Commencement celebrations taking place nearby. Individuals who typically test on Sunday are welcome to visit the testing center another day that week to test, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Spring semester testing through May 11
The asymptomatic testing program will continue through Tuesday, May 11. Postdocs who are two weeks past their last dose of vaccine will be exempt from the asymptomatic testing program.
- The testing center will be closed after Tuesday, May 11, for the spring semester. Drive-thru testing area will close for the semester after May 11.
Summer COVID-19 testing
Asymptomatic testing will resume on May 17 for those who will need to be on campus over the summer. Individuals who are required to test as a part of the asymptomatic testing program in the summer will receive communications separately.
- Summer hours will be Monday, 7 a.m.–3 p.m., and Tuesday–Thursday, 7 a.m.–1 p.m.