Coronavirus Update

June 15, 2022

Dear Seminary Community,

Please be aware of the current status here in Travis County is “Medium” as defined by the CDC. This indicates that there is widespread infections along with increased hospitalizations to. The recommendations below come from the CDC and are provided for you.

Community Levels

The new risk-based guidelines set out three Community Levels of risk, from the lowest threat, low, through the most serious, high, along with recommended behaviors for each level.

Regardless of vaccination status or level, individuals need to continue to follow the additional requirements of local businesses, venues and schools.

Recommendations for people who are up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines:

Low: Masking optional when gathering, dining and shopping.
Medium: Masking optional when gathering, dining and shopping. Mask when social distancing is not possible.
High: Indoor masking regardless of vaccination/risk status when gathering, dining and shopping.

Recommendations for people who are at risk:

Get up to date with your vaccines as soon as possible.
Low: Masking optional when gathering, dining and shopping.
Medium: Indoor masking when gathering, dining and shopping.
High: Indoor masking regardless of vaccination/risk status when gathering, dining and shopping.

At all levels wearing a well-fitting mask, and practicing social distancing are supported by APH as additional layers of protection to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Even at low levels, people can wear a mask based on personal preference, informed by their level of risk. People with symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19 should wear a mask.

Heather Zdancewicz, Vice President for Finance and Administration