Week 92: Happy Holidays and Testing Protocols for the Break and Return to Work

The holiday activities that made up the Countway holiday party spread over the past few days were a great success. Enjoy some pictures from the week’s events.

 

collage of holiday party activities including festive outfits and decorated gingerbread people

 

Please see below some important information regarding COVID test drop off/pick up and returning to campus testing protocols:

  • Holiday Week – Test pick up desk closed, last drop off collection 11am Mon-Thurs, no drop off collection Fri-Sat, last drop off collection 11am Sun
  • Winter Recess Week - Test pick up desk closed, last drop off collection 11am Mon-Thurs, no drop off collection Fri-Sat, last drop off collection 11am Sun
  • Distribution Desk & Collection resumes as normal beginning Monday the 3rd
  • Limited test kit reserves for emergency available at NRB security desk – community encouraged to pick up kits what they need this week
  • The library has extra test kits if needed
  • Distribution Desk Tu/Th Schedule Change:
    • Beginning Tuesday, January 4th test pick up desk will remain open until 12pm on Tues/Thurs (updated hours 6am-12pm)
  • Holiday Travel:
    • Central is encouraging anyone that leaves MA over break to test 3 times during the first week back, however cadences will not be changing as of this moment

Countway specific instructions for return to onsite work after the break:

  • Stay home if you don’t feel well
  • Please get tested prior to return to onsite work at Countway if you have traveled
  • If that means delaying your onsite presence, you can work remotely as you await your results. Note: The University is encouraging those who have traveled to increase testing to three times the week you return to the office.
  • Countway resumes regular hours on Monday, January 3rd

Wishing you and yours a healthy and happy holiday season. Enjoy the time off with your friends and family. See you in the new year!

Elaine