COVID-19 Read/Act: NYS HERO Act for Employers & Mask Mandate for Education Still in Effect — Continue to Wear Masks Inside Clarkson University Buildings

The NYS HERO Act for employers of 100+ persons, which requires mask wearing indoors, is still in effect in New York State. The Act is currently set to expire on February 15, 2022, unless renewed by Gov. Hochul. Today’s announcement by Governor Hochul lifting the general mask mandate in public settings does not change the … Continue reading COVID-19 Read/Act: NYS HERO Act for Employers & Mask Mandate for Education Still in Effect — Continue to Wear Masks Inside Clarkson University Buildings

COVID Relief Funds for Students

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to create challenges for Clarkson students. Similar to last year, Clarkson has been granted funding to support our students through these hard times. If you are aware of a student struggling financially due to covid, please guide them to reach out for help. To apply for emergency relief funds, students should … Continue reading COVID Relief Funds for Students

COVID-19 Read: Faculty & Staff Forum – Moving to a New Normal – Friday, 4pm

Purpose: Discuss and Plan – Friday, February 11 at 4pm Dear colleagues, As we look towards a new normal and states begin to lift the mandates on masking, we are looking to prepare for a similar change in policy in New York.  With the three guiding health protections (masking, testing, and vaccination) available we know that … Continue reading COVID-19 Read: Faculty & Staff Forum – Moving to a New Normal – Friday, 4pm

COVID-19 Read/Act: Updated Policies, Mask & Screening Reminders, Transitioning from Pandemic to Endemic

In this communication: Updates to COVID-19 Policies for Travel, Vaccination, Positive Tests/Exposure; Contact Tracing, Visitors; and Getting Home COVID-19 Tests HERO Act / Mask Reminder Daily Screening Tool Reminders Transition from Pandemic to Endemic: Dashboard Update Policy Updates: Clarkson continues to place the highest priority on the health, safety and wellbeing of its faculty, staff … Continue reading COVID-19 Read/Act: Updated Policies, Mask & Screening Reminders, Transitioning from Pandemic to Endemic

COVID Relief Funds for Students

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to create challenges for Clarkson students. Similar to last year, Clarkson has been granted funding to support our students through these hard times. If you are aware of a student struggling financially due to covid, please guide them to reach out for help. To apply for emergency relief funds, students should … Continue reading COVID Relief Funds for Students

COVID Relief Funds for Students

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to create challenges for Clarkson students. Similar to last year, Clarkson has been granted funding to support our students through these hard times. If you are aware of a student struggling financially due to covid, please guide them to reach out for help. To apply for emergency relief funds, students should … Continue reading COVID Relief Funds for Students

COVID 19 READ: Contact Tracing, Isolation, and Quarantine

Clarkson Students, With the change in guidance from New York State on how contact tracing is administered by public health, Clarkson University is providing the following guidelines for students who test positive as well as for those who need to quarantine. Contact the Office of the Dean of Students at deanofstudents@clarkson.edu with any questions. If … Continue reading COVID 19 READ: Contact Tracing, Isolation, and Quarantine

COVID-19 OTC at Home Testing – OptumRX Reimbursement Update

OptumRx (pharmacy) will cover the cost of at-home over the counter COVID-19 tests for employees on Clarkson’s health care plan effective January 15, 2022. Reimbursement Highlights Tests bought on 1/15/22 and on are eligible for reimbursement All members on the plan are eligible for 8 tests every 30 days.  Example: a family of four can … Continue reading COVID-19 OTC at Home Testing – OptumRX Reimbursement Update

Get free at-⁠home COVID-⁠19 tests

Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-⁠home COVID-⁠19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days. Students should be able to use their CU Addresses for requesting free kits. Order your tests now so you have them when you need them. Just go to https://www.covidtests.gov/

REMINDER: COVID-19 Read/Act: Booster Clinic in Clarkson IRC on Thur. Jan 20, Other Upcoming Local Vaccination Clinics

St. Lawrence County Public Health will be offering a Pfizer Booster Clinic for Clarkson students in the Schuler Indoor Recreation Center on Thursday, January 20 from 7am to 2pm.   Appointments are required.  Please register through Public Health at:    https://apps2.health.ny.gov/doh2/applinks/cdmspr/2/counties?OpID=D4C32A80F2F802D2E0530A6C7C15BAF4 Students who have had their primary vaccinations of two doses of Pfizer and Moderna  five … Continue reading REMINDER: COVID-19 Read/Act: Booster Clinic in Clarkson IRC on Thur. Jan 20, Other Upcoming Local Vaccination Clinics