UPDATE: Travel Protocols
Friday, April 16, 2021 :: UTRGV Announcements
Dear UTRGV Community:
The CDC recommends delaying travel until you are fully vaccinated, because travel increases your chance of getting and spreading COVID-19.
Please follow CDC’s travel recommendations for fully vaccinated and unvaccinated people:
- Fully Vaccinated: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinated.html
- Unvaccinated: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/travel-during-covid19.html#unvaccinated-people
Business Travel
UTRGV, following CDC guidelines, has lifted the restriction for business travel outside the state of Texas, if fully vaccinated (14 calendar days since your last vaccine dose). UTRGV is still not allowing international business travel.
For UTRGV passenger vehicles and trucks:
- No more than two travelers are allowed per vehicle for local travel of a duration of 15 minutes or less. Trips of more than 15 minutes should only have one traveler per vehicle.
- If all passengers in the vehicle are fully vaccinated (14 calendar days since your last vaccine dose), two or more travelers may now carpool no matter the duration of the trip.
- Face coverings are required to be worn while carpooling, regardless of vaccination status and regardless of the duration of the trip.
Failure to follow the CDC guidelines when engaging in domestic business travel may lead to disciplinary action. Proof of vaccination is currently not required.
Source: Message was sent via email from UTRGV Announcements on April 16, 2021.