In this communication:
- New Positive Cases & Quarantine Update
- Clarkson Testing Required as Part of Clarkson Commitment
- NYS Vaccine Eligibility: Ages 30+ Can Make Appointments Starting Tomorrow ; 16+ Starting April 6
Golden Knights,
New Positive Cases & Quarantine Update: Our University Care Team Members are currently supporting 16 students with an active COVID-19 case and supporting 83 students in public health mandated quarantines. A positive case from someone who has been off campus since 3/17 and tested earlier in the month was reported to us today.
Clarkson Testing Required as Part of Clarkson Commitment: Students are reminded that random and surveillance testing is a required part of the health and safety protocols of the spring semester. Students agreed to abide by testing requirements as part of their CU commitment. Don’t forget to do your part and test when invited / assigned. Thanks for your diligence and cooperation.
NYS Vaccine Eligibility 30+ Starting Tomorrow; 16+ Starting April 6: Governor Cuomo today announced a new expansion of COVID-19 vaccine eligibility in New York. Beginning Tuesday, March 30 at 8 a.m., all New Yorkers 30 years of age and older will be eligible to receive the vaccine. Beginning April 6, universal eligibility goes into effect and all New Yorkers 16 years of age and older will be eligible to receive the vaccine. Please visit https://am-i-eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ to register for your vaccination appointment There are many appointments still available at SUNY Potsdam at the Mass Vaccination site — they have been giving the Pfizer vaccine which requires a 2nd dose three weeks after the first, given at the same location. You can also make them at the St. Lawrence County vaccine pods (these are Moderna for age 18+- Moderna requires the 2nd dose 4 weeks after the first).
“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” -Nelson Mandela
Please follow the protocols to stop the spread. If you have any questions about this communication, please contact clarksonhr@clarkson.edu (employees), studentaffairs@clarkson.edu (students) and/or me.
Kelly Chezum ‘04
VP for External Relations
Restart/Rebuild Communications Lead
kchezum@clarkson.edu
