Adelphi University announced the changes in its COVID-19 safety precautions on Dec. 22 as COVID-19 cases expanded across Long Island, New York State, and the rest of the United States. A booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine has been added to the need for being fully immunized.
By Jan. 21, 2022, booster shot paperwork is required. Members of the Adelphi community who have not been vaccinated are required to submit a COVID-19 PCR test on a weekly basis.
Key Takeaways:
- As COVID-19 outbreaks have expanded across Long Island, New York State, and the rest of the United States, Adelphi University has updated its COVID-19 safety procedures.
- Booster shot paperwork is due by Jan. 21, 2022.
- Members of the Adelphi community who have not been vaccinated must submit a COVID-19 PCR test every week.
Throughout the fall semester, Adelphi’s infection rate has remained significantly below that of the neighboring communities, attributed to the proactive mitigation measures implemented by the university.
The university’s decision to require COVID-19 boosters is in line with its commitment to ensuring safe in-person learning for the Spring 2022 semester, especially in light of the discovery of the highly contagious omicron strain and reports of increased community transmission.
New York State (NYS), New York City (with respect to the Manhattan Learning Center), and the Nassau County Department of Health continue to guide Adelphi University’s policy decisions.
Moreover, Adelphi continues to follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and health and safety experts’ recommendations.
Individuals who have not yet become eligible for the booster shot must get it within seven days of being eligible. The current guidelines from the CDC are used to establish eligibility:
- Six months after the second dose of a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine
- Two months after receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Members of the community who have previously been granted a medical or religious exemption will be excluded from the new requirement. They are obliged to give regular COVID-19 PCR test results as unvaccinated members of our community.
A COVID-19 vaccine and booster dosage are required for students to comply with the University’s immunization policy.
Noncompliant students will not be permitted on campus after the deadline (or any university-approved grace period), which may have an impact on class enrollment.
By Jan. 21, 2022, or within seven days of becoming eligible for the booster dosage, proof of full immunization with a booster dose is necessary.
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