![]() ![]() If you have a new or unexplained rash, sores, chills and fatigue: Monkeypox can make you sick including a rash or sores (pox), sometimes with a flu-like illness. A small number of cases have been recently reported in the U.S., Canada, and Europe-areas where it isn’t usually found. Monkeypox is a rare infection caused by the monkeypox virus. UMES medical experts continue to follow the science and are working with Somerset Health Department to respond to Monkeypox cases on campus, should any arise. See guidance from the CDC related to prevention of COVID-19. It is therefore important to physically distance yourself from others when possible to help protect people who are at higher risk of getting sick. While many Hawk family members are fully vaccinated, some are not. It is strongly encouraged that members of the campus community maintain distance between themselves and others to avoid being exposed to the COVID-19 virus and to slow its spread. ![]() While no longer mandated, personal health practices are encouraged to help keep the UMES community safe. However, masks continue to be required in all campus medical settings, including the University Health Center, as well as settings with preschool aged children including the Child and Family Daycare Center. Mask/Face Coverings UMES no longer requires masks to be worn by students, faculty, staff, contractors and visitors inside UMES buildings and facilities. Please upload your vaccination to the Vaccine portal. In following the guidelines of the CDC, all UMES students, faculty and staff are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19. The University System of Maryland is not requiring COVID vaccinations of staff, faculty and students at this time. Keeping your COVID vaccination status up to date Students and employees should follow the current CDC or their health professional’s guidance regarding isolation and quarantine. Nonresidential students should avoid coming to campus if you are symptomatic. All students must notify the Charles Drew Health Center if you are symptomatic or aren’t feeling well, or test positive. University employees, staff and faculty who test positive for the COVID 19 virus must notify the department of Human Resources. Messages regarding campus COVID testing wide testing will be sent via UMES News. The university continues to monitor the status of the virus within Somerset County and may respond to the data at any time and resume campus-wide at any time. Students can contact the Charles Drew Health Center to schedule a COVID test. Maryland COVID testing resources can be found at here. The Somerset Health Department and the UMES encourages faculty, staff, and students to take advantage of free testing sites throughout the community. Based on the guidance of the CDC and health information provided by USM experts, Somerset County Health Department and UMES Health experts and administration have updated our health and safety guidelines: Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we have followed the science and the guidance provided in collaboration with local, state, and federal public health recommendations. University of Maryland Eastern Shore is committed to being a community of care. COVID-19 Protocols for Vendors, Contractors and Suppliers – Click here for more information.UMES research professor Virginie Zoumenou has created this informative public safety video explaining why vaccines are safe!.Please check this page regularly for updated information. We will follow CDC Guidance for IHE’s and the USM Chancellor’s Vaccine Mandate. We encourage everyone to remain vigilant about safety protocols as described below. The University of Maryland Eastern Shore is committed to maintaining a safe environment for our community. ![]()
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