With midterms and Academic Travel upon us, I encourage students to practice a healthy lifestyle: eat nutritious meals, get plenty of rest, and to take precautions in an effort to remain healthy. Students are reminded to reach out for support from campus resources, including: the Writing and Learning Center (WLC), Library staff, University Counselor, Coordinator of Student Medical Services and Well-Being, and other faculty/staff available to provide support and expertise.Ìý
As we gear up for Academic Travel, remember that today is the deadline for students to complete the .
Students without fever who may be experiencing allergies or slight cold symptoms may attend classes but must be vigilant about wearing FFP2 masks and adhere strictly to hygiene rules: social distancing and frequent hand washing/sanitizing. As mentioned last week, in order to protect our communitythrough Academic Travel and our community’s return to campus after travel,ÌýFranklin continues toÌýmandate FFP2/KN95/N95 masksÌýin all classrooms, meeting spaces (conference rooms, offices, etc.), libraries, auditorium, and shared offices until March 31, 2022. A 3g COVID certificate is required for entrance to the Tone Athletic Center (TAC) and either a 3g certificate or a mask requirement is in place for campus events and programs until March 31, 2022.
As of today, we have 6 community members who tested positive for COVID-19 last week and are in or finishing with self-isolation. Individuals who had close contact without masks were identified during the contact tracing and asked to , get a COVID test (a Rapid Antigen COVID test isÌýat a local pharmacy), monitor their symptoms, and wear a mask at all times. Franklin students who test positive must present a negative COVID test result toÌýmedicalservices@fus.eduÌýbefore returning to class, campus buildings, or campus activities. Franklin employees must submit a negative COVID test result to VP Tomaso Rizzi before returning to campus.
ContactÌýmedicalservices@fus.eduÌýif you have questions about your health or situation.