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Protocols: Protect Yourself and Respect Others

As a Texas public institution, UTRGV cannot require you to get vaccinated against COVID-19, nor can the university require you to wear a face covering on campus. Because of these policies, UTRGV urges all campus community members to consider the consequences of each decision we face and how they may affect ourselves, our colleagues, students, and loved ones. Doing so is especially important as new variants of the virus continue to emerge.

Below are some proven and effective ways to mitigate your risk of contracting COVID-19:

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COVID Screening Process

  1. Follow the CDC’s guidance for determining if/when to isolate and take other precautions.

  2. Contact your primary care physician or reach out to Student Health or Employee Health Services for care and guidance, especially if you have a specific health concern.

IMPORTANT:

In all cases, you must communicate with your supervisors or instructors as soon as possible should the situation impact your ability to fulfill work or academic duties. As always, if you are sick or feeling ill, stay home and do not come to campus!

Students should also seek guidance from their instructors on how to successfully complete coursework if quarantine, isolation, or illness causes absences. Faculty and supervisors are advised to be flexible with their students and employees and provide support, as needed.

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PRELIMINARY COVID-19 SCREENING FORM

This form is for students and employees to report any symptoms, previously unreported COVID-19 tests taken in the past 90 days, or interaction with someone who tested positive. All submissions go directly to the UTRGV COVID-19 Response Team.

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GET VACCINATED

All active students and employees can receive the vaccine by calling any Student Health or Employee Health clinical location (Brownsville, Edinburg, or Harlingen). If you have not up to date with your vaccines, this is your reminder!

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WEAR A FACE COVERING

Regardless of vaccination status, using face coverings in university buildings is strongly encouraged.

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SOCIAL DISTANCING

Social distancing is encouraged (whenever possible) and highly recommended for individuals who are not fully vaccinated or have weakened immune systems.


 

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Travel

The CDC recommends that all people delay travel until they are fully vaccinated, as travel increases the chance of getting and spreading COVID-19.

Overall, UTRGV strongly encourages all campus community members to follow CDC’s travel recommendations for fully vaccinated and unvaccinated people.


Business Travel

Domestic Travel

UTRGV business-related travel is allowed. It is highly recommended that travelers receive all recommended COVID-19 vaccines, including any booster dose(s) when eligible, prior to traveling. Wearing a mask over your nose and mouth is recommended while traveling.

International Travel

While travel has resumed normal operations and is not currently subject to specific COVID-19 restrictions, the CDC continues to provide guidance and best practices for traveling.

Business travel to countries that meet the following criteria must be reviewed and receive approval by the International Oversight Committee (IOC) prior to travel:

  • Countries with a Department of State Travel Advisory Level of 3 and above.

and/or

  • Countries with a Travel Health Notice of 3 or above.

Please Note:
Each request will be reviewed according to its own merits and risk mitigation planning.


Questions?

For any questions regarding University-related travel, please contact Travel Services Office at travel@utrgv.edu, (956) 665-2161, 665-2612, 882-3822.

Our main concern continues to be the health, safety, and security of our UTRGV community. We appreciate your cooperation.

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