Operating level thresholds

Cases are low and transmission controlled. Continue health screenings daily. Adhere to campus mask guidance.
Follow campus mask mandates
Asymptomatic testing planned through the semester
Students able to leave campus in accordance with community compact
Follow campus safety protocols and personal healthy hygiene practices, including current mask protocols
Unvaccinated individuals must wear masks indoors, even when mask mandates are not in place
Outdoor masking encouraged regardless of vaccination status when distance cannot be maintained, and may be required for certain events

Moderate number of cases with most from a known source. Limit further exposure for yourself and others to COVID-19 and continue all precautions.
Students tested twice per week, on campus employees tested on normal schedule
Students requested to limit movement off campus to purchase necessities, off campus work, shopping and health appointments
No visitors or guests allowed in any campus building except approved vendors/contractors/applicants
Implement alternative instruction modes/locations and work options in units/areas impacted as needed
Implement limits on campus activities and events as safeguard for spread of the disease

Many cases, including community spread with some undetected cases. Limit everyday activities to reduce spread.
Continue testing during this period, students twice per week
Students must remain on campus and can only access their residence hall and dining commons, limited exceptions for off campus work or health appointments
No visitors, guests, vendors or contractors allowed in any campus building. Exceptions only for vendors/contractors providing emergency service
Limit buildings open to students in order to reduce movement and interactions
Advise campus to begin twice-daily health checks
Implement remote instruction and work options in units/areas impacted as needed
Significantly reduce campus activities and events
Limit dining services to take out

Widespread uncontrolled outbreak with many undetected cases. Take strong measures to limit all contact.
Dining services modified if in room quarantine called
All classes and events in remote format
Students must remain on campus and can only access their residence hall and dining commons
Many buildings will be closed
Consider additional testing if student or employee cases continue to grow
Non essential staff and faculty to work remotely
No visitors, guests, vendors or contractors allowed in any campus building. Exceptions only for vendors/contractors providing emergency service

Semester Launch January 2022- limited movement, unvaccinated students from international locations must not leave campus for 7 days.
Students report for first COVID test upon arrival
Asymptomatic testing for on campus and commuter students twice weekly
All community members to wear masks at all times in indoor locations except when alone in their private space
Students arriving unvaccinated from international locations must remain on campus for 7 days, all others should stay on campus as much as possible
All residential students should limit movement off campus only to purchase necessities, off campus work, shopping, health appointments and in person Five College classes
All classes held remotely for the first two weeks
Other interactions/meetings/events to be held remotely when possible, Orientation events will be in various formats.
Stay vigilant about any COVID guidance and adjustments to protocols for specific events or buildings

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