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COVID-19 CAMPUS UPDATES

COVID-19 CAMPUS UPDATES

COVID-19 Updates and Operations

The Health of the Triton Community is our Top Priority.

This webpage is the University of Guam's official source of information about the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and includes the latest information regarding university and campus operations during the pandemic that concern our employees, our students, and the public. This webpage is also a source of important tips and precautions to help the UOG community to stay healthy.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has the most up-to-date information about the status of the Novel Coronavirus in the United States. The Government of Guam is carefully monitoring the situation on our island, and the University of Guam is also closely monitoring the global outbreak as well as the latest official guidance. With any change in status, anticipate timely notification. The situation is dynamic and rapidly changing, and notices are subject to change quickly. Thus, an over-abundance of caution is advised to safeguard yourselves, our university, and our community.

Updated on Sept. 21, 2021

STATUS

The University of Guam is fully open for classes.

(Aug. 27, 2021) Governor's Executive Order 2021-21 
  • The executive order mandates distance learning for pre-K through 12th grades; however, UOG remains fully open for classes in their specific formats (whether face-to-face, hybrid, hyflex, or online). 
  • The executive order restricts the number of individuals able to gather to 10 vaccinated persons indoors and 25 vaccinated persons outdoors. These limits do not apply to UOG classrooms and labs. However, they do apply to UOG events and activities, such as commencement, convocation, conferences, meetings for specific purposes, athletics, and others.

Read the Executive Order

 

Vaccination documents due Sept. 24, 2021.

(Aug. 13, 2021) Message from the President:
COVID-19 vaccinations for students for Fanuchånan 2021
  • Students attending in-person classes for Fanuchånan 2021 MUST be fully vaccinated or have an approved accommodation submitted to the Student Health Office using the secure online HIPAA-compliant form by Sept. 24, 2021.
  • Students attending in-person classes who are not currently vaccinated and do not have an approved accommodation will be required to receive their first COVID-19 vaccination by Aug. 25, 2021. Proof of vaccination should be submitted to the secure online HIPAA-compliant form.
  • Weekly negative COVID-19 test results will no longer be accepted.
  • Students seeking an accommodation must submit evidence of their medical reason, disability, or their sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance to the EEO/ADA/Title IX office. Please contact Larry Gamboa, Acting EEO/ADA/Title IX Director, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday, at 735-2971 or lgamboa@triton.uog.edu.
  • Students who are not fully vaccinated or do not have an accommodation may still attend classes online. Visit https://advisor.uog.edu to view the latest course schedule.
  • See vaccination dates and locations here.

Read the President's Message

For more information, visit Fanuchånan 2021 Website

 

(Aug. 30, 2021) President's Directive 2021-03:
Guidelines for Remote Work and Flexible Work Schedule
  • The governor's Executive Order 2021-21 has mandated distance learning for pre-K through 12th grades; however, UOG remains fully open.
  • If employees are not able to work on campus due to childcare or other non work-related tasks, they should be on leave status or on a supervisor-approved flex-time schedule or Remote Work Plan. 
  • The mandated social gathering restrictions of no more than 10 vaccinated persons indoors and 25 vaccinated persons outdoors do not apply to UOG classrooms and labs but do appy to UOG events and activities.

Read President's Directive 2021-03

(Aug. 13, 2021) President's Directive 2021-02: COVID-19 Vaccinations for Employees
  • Return to regular on-campus working hours
  • Remote work will only be permitted on a case-by-case basis and must be approved by the appropriate administrator.
  • All employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved accommodation by Sept. 24, 2021. Proof of vaccination must be submitted using the secure online HIPAA-compliant form.
  • See vaccination dates and locations here.
  • Employees who are not vaccinated and do not have an approved accommodation must submit a weekly negative PCR or antigen test via this secure online form until they are fully vaccinated. Employees who have not been fully vaccinated by Sept. 24, 2021, may be subject to progressive disciplinary action, which may include suspension or termination.
  • Employees seeking an accommodation should submit evidence of their medical reason, disability, or a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance, to the EEO/ADA/Title IX office. Please contact Larry Gamboa, Acting EEO/ADA/Title IX Director, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday, at 735-2971 or lgamboa@triton.uog.edu.

Read President's Directive 2021-02

The UOG campus is fully re-opened as of Aug. 16, 2021. 

General campus safety protocols to be followed:

    1. If you're sick or have been in recent contact with someone who is sick or someone who is positive or potentially positive for COVID-19, stay home. 

    2. Follow all COVID signage and instructions.

    3. Wear a mask covering both nose and mouth at all times.

    4. Sign in upon entering buildings and offices for contact-tracing purposes.

    5. Do temperature checks as required. 

    6. Maintain six feet of social distance at all times.

    7. Wash or sanitize hands frequently.

    8. Employees and room hosts: Sanitize high-contact surfaces frequently.

    9. Avoid congregating in buildings and parking lots.

    10. Eat and drink only at a fixed location outdoors that is six feet away from others. Food and drinks should not be consumed while walking around campus. (Employees: See additional guidance on the Employee FAQs.)

Read more: COVID-19 Safety at UOG

Public campus use:

  • The campus roads and sidewalks are open for public exercise. The public is advised not to go elsewhere within campus unless they have official business/reason to do so.
  • Beach access: The Marine Lab / WERI parking lots are closed on weekdays from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. and on weekends from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. Only those with official vehicle decals are permitted to park in the lots during these times. For beach access during these times, please enter from Pago Bay.

Campus COVID Tracking Dashboard

Submit COVID-19 Vaccination Records or Weekly Negative Tests

Employees and students: Submit vaccination or test records below by Sept. 24, 2021. 

Submit COVID-19 Documents Here

Vaccination Clinics

FREE vaccination clinics are held at locations around the island.

View Schedule and Make an Appointment

 

CAMPUS SECURITY & EMERGENCIES:

24-hour Campus Security: 888-2456
Emergencies: Call 911

CAMPUS OPERATIONS CONTACTS:

Jim Hollyer

Acting Chief Planning Officer
(671) 735-2995

hollyerj@triton.uog.edu

 

David Okada

Interim Chief of Staff

(671) 735-2902/90

dsokada@triton.uog.edu

MEDIA AND PUBLIC INFORMATION CONTACT:

Jonas D. Macapinlac
Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
(671) 735-2944
jmac@triton.uog.edu

TO REPORT NON-COMPLIANCE:

Email: covidsafety@triton.uog.edu 

 

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Campus Operations

 

  1. Stay home if you're sick or if you have been in contact with someone who is positive or potentially positive for COVID-19.
  2. Follow all COVID signage and instructions.
  3. Sign in upon entering buildings and offices for contact-tracing purposes.
  4. Do temperature checks as required. 
  5. Maintain six feet of social distance at all times.
  6. Wash or sanitize hands frequently.
  7. Employees and room hosts: Sanitize high-contact surfaces frequently.
  8. Food and beverages are not authorized for consumption in classrooms, labs, meeting or resource rooms. Such items should be consumed outside of the classroom, outdoors, or designated eating places and with at least 6 feet of social distancing.
  9. If there are meals and/or drinks at UOG activities on and off campus, they will be served as to-go meals/drinks and must be previously approved.  Requests for approval should be submitted to covidsafety@triton.uog.edu. 
  10. Avoid congregating in buildings and parking lots.

 

The room host/instructor is responsible for implementing and enforcing these COVID safety rules at all times.

Read more: COVID-19 Safety at UOG

Download a printable checklist

 

*As of June 29, 2021. Subject to updates at any time. Email questions to dsokada@triton.uog.edu and hollyerj@triton.uog.edu.   

  • Stay home, call your doctor or health care provider, and get tested if you are identified as a close contact to confirmed positive cases or are experiencing any of the known symptoms of COVID-19 which include, but are not limited to:
    • Cough
    • Shortness of breath 
    • Fever
    • Chills
    • Muscle pain
    • Sore throat
    • New loss of taste or smell
    • Other less common symptoms have been reported, including gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. 
  • Avoid contact with others. Do not go to public areas.
  • Review the COVID-19 Fact Sheet.
  • On-campus health professionals can be reached at:
    Student Health Services
    Tel: (671) 735-2225/6
    Email: uogstudenthealth@triton.uog.edu

UOG Travel Advisory

The prohibition on official travel shall continue, regardless of funding source and subject to exceptions made on a case-by-case basis by the vice presidents. Only fully vaccinated employees or employees with an approved accommodation may participate in official travel.

 

Official travel must consider the enroute requirements, requirements at the destination, and requirements upon return at the time of travel to ensure it is feasible and authorized for the round trip to occur safely and without undue delays.

 

Assumed risk

Should a travel authorization not be approved by UOG, employees and students still choosing to travel would be travelling on their own time, at their own costs, and at their own risks. Employees would be required to use personal leave.

If you choose to travel, please be aware that there is a chance that you may not be able to leave the country you are visiting and may not be able to return to Guam right away. This would depend on any changes to this evolving situation including alert levels, exposure to COVID-19, and changes to travel routes. In such cases, you should prepare a contingency plan for your travel.

 

The University advises checking the latest travel recommendations and risk assessment levels for certain countries at the following websites:

 

 

Updated: Aug. 13, 2021

Note: This page will continue to be updated as additional information and guidance becomes available. Please also monitor your Triton email for forthcoming announcements.

 

ALL EMPLOYEES are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved accommodation by Sept. 24, 2021. Proof of vaccination must be submitted using the secure online HIPAA-compliant form at https://url.uog.edu/submit-covid-info.

Employees who are not vaccinated and do not have an approved accommodation must submit a weekly negative PCR or antigen test until they are fully vaccinated. Employees who have not been fully vaccinated by Sept. 24, 2021, may be subject to progressive disciplinary action, which may include suspension or termination.

 

Employees seeking an accommodation should submit evidence of their medical reason, disability, or a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance to:

Larry Gamboa

Acting EEO/ADA/Title IX Director

Tel: 735-2971

Email: lgamboa@triton.uog.edu

Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday

You will need to provide a copy of your COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card indicating full vaccination (one or two doses, depending on the vaccination brand received) that is stamped or signed by a CDC-enrolled COVID-19 vaccination provider.

If you don't have a vaccination card, you can request verification through the DPHSS Immunization Program by calling 735-7143 or emailing immunizationprogram@dphss.guam.gov. Requests should be submitted five to seven days in advance. 

Those who were fully vaccinated at one of the enrolled COVID-19 provider clinics or pharmacies may also make a request for verification of their COVID-19 vaccination through their private health care provider.

Submit copies or photos of your proof of vaccination here using a secure, HIPAA-compliant form by Sept. 24, 2021.

 

 

FREE vaccination clinics are held at the UOG Calvo Field House and other locations around the island. You can view the schedule and make an appointment at: https://getimmunizedguam.org/covid-19-vaccination-schedule.

Employees are granted admin leave to get  vaccinations.

FREE COVID-19 testing is available through the Department of Public Health & Social Services (DPHSS). For more information, please visit: https://dphss.guam.gov/covid-19-testing 

 

Employees are granted admin leave to get tested.

Per the UOG President's Aug. 12, 2021, Directive 2021-02, ALL University of Guam employees shall return to work on campus for regular working hours. Remote work will only be permitted on a case-by-case basis and must be approved by the appropriate administrator. Updated Remote Work Guidelines will be sent at a later date.

Student Health Services will verify student vaccinations and will provide a secure roster to the relevant instructor.

The Human Resources Office will verify employee vaccinations and will provide a secure roster to the relevant dean or supervisor.

The occupancy of any room or office should not exceed the point at which all individuals can remain six feet apart. 

Employees should find a fixed location (at their desks, outside, or at authorized eating locations) that is 8-10 feet away from others before removing their masks to eat. Employees should not consume food or drinks while walking around campus. 

Lunch/break rooms and lounges will be closed and will only be used for significant, special circumstances under the discretion of the supervisor.  

For UOG events and special activities, to include activities that have break sessions -- whether on or off campus -- to-go meals and drinks are strongly encouraged.

Any refreshments to be offered at an activity must be previously approved by the Office of the Senior Vice President & Provost. All pre-approved food and beverages at activities should be consumed OUTSIDE and with at least six feet of social distancing.

Questions on the above guidelines can be submitted to hrcovid@triton.uog.edu.

 

Personal precautions:

We all need to take personal responsibility for and remain vigilant in reducing the spread of the virus. Here are some everyday preventative measures you can take to ensure the safety of yourself and others:

  • Keep a daily log of where you go and who you're with. 
  • Avoid crowds and keep six feet of social distance between yourself and others. 
  • The Centers for Disease Control recommends getting a flu vaccine, taking everyday preventive actions to help stop the spread of germs, and taking flu antivirals if prescribed.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
  • Avoid touching your mouth, eyes, and nose with unwashed hands.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Practice proper coughing and sneezing etiquette: Cover your mouth and nose, use a tissue, or use the inside of your arm, then dispose of the tissue and wash your hands.
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects or surfaces. Wipe down surfaces at work or at home that could be contaminated with the virus. Use bleach sprays, disinfectant wipes, or soap and water.
  • Make a plan:
    • Build a communication plan: How you will receive emergency alerts? How you will communicate with your household?
    • Talk with family members and loved ones about how they would be cared for if they got sick. Plan where they would stay in the home to avoid infecting others and what will be needed to care for them in your home.
    • Consider specific needs in your household: Discuss your needs and responsibilities and how people in the network can assist each other with communication, care of children, business, pets, or specific needs like the operation of durable medical equipment. Create your own personal network for specific areas where you need assistance.
    • Practice your plan with your household.
The following is guidance from Guam's Department of Public Health & Social Services on those who are contacts of a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19:

 

Person A: CASE
Definition: Laboratory-confirmed positive for COVID-19
Action: Isolate. Separate from people who are not sick to avoid spreading illness.
Person B: CLOSE CONTACT
Definition: “Close contact” with Person A
  • Considered “Medium to High Risk”
  • Individuals who were within 6 feet of Person A for a prolonged period of time (more than 15 minutes) or had direct contact with their secretions (e.g. coughed on).
Action: Quarantine. Stay at home to limit community exposure to illness and to see if symptoms develop. 
 
Person C: CONTACT OF A CONTACT
Definition: Any person who is in contact of Person B (e.g. spouse, children, parents, co-workers, friends, etc.) is considered “Low Risk.”
Action: Everyday preventation actions. Wash hands, cover coughs and sneezes, clean surfaces frequently. be alert for symptoms.

 

Contacts of COVID-19

 

Household Members:
  • If an asymptomatic (no symptoms) person is contacted by DPHSS to be notified that they are a close contact of a confirmed COVID-19 case, they should remain home, practice social distancing, and monitor for symptoms.
  • Any child, spouse or other household members of this asymptomatic contact are a “contact of a contact” and therefore are not required to take any special precautions. They can go to school, work, and engage in other activities but must practice social distancing, wash hands often and wear face covering.

 

Co-workers:
  • If an asymptomatic employee calls their supervisor and notified them that they are required to stay home because they were a close contact of a confirmed case, the contacts they had at work are considered “contacts of contact,” are not required to take any special precautions. They should be permitted to continue to work but must practice social distancing, wash hands often and wear face covering.

 

How long should close/household contacts of a confirmed COVID-19 case remain home while monitoring themselves?
  • Symptomatic contacts: Must self-isolate at home until they are fever free for a full 3 days (or 72 hours with no fever without the use of fever reducing medicine) AND other symptoms, such as cough and shortness of breath have improved AND at least 7 days have passed since symptoms first appeared. After self-isolation ends, the person may return to normal activities including work and school but must practice social distancing, wash hands often and wear face covering.
  • Asymptomatic contacts: If the confirmed case remains a close contact after symptoms develop, the asymptomatic contact would self-isolate for 14 days AFTER the COVID-19 case is no longer required to self-isolate. If the asymptomatic contact no longer has close contact with the confirmed case, they would self-isolate for 14 days AFTER they last came into contact with the confirmed case.

 

Do “contact of contacts” need to take any special precautions?
  • No. A person who is a contact of a contact does not have any restrictions and can continue with normal activities such as going to work or school but must practice social distancing, wash hands often and wear face covering. If this person later develops symptoms, see instructions listed above for symptomatic contacts.

Download this Guide

PRINT-READY EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS:

 

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These and other materials are available on the Guam Department of Public Health Social Services website.

Uplift Counseling Services

Uplift Counseling Services offers outpatient behavioral health services at no cost to

underinsured or uninsured individuals who need brief counseling support.

(671) 787-7978

uplift@westcare.com

 

Project Tulaika Mental Health Services

Project Tulaika Mental Health Services offers individual, family, and group counseling as well as

home-based services for youth and young adults ages 16–25.

(671) 647-5317/1901/5440/8833/8834

care@gbhwc.guam.gov 

 

It is important to note that the situation can change daily. The community is reminded to only share official notices and visit the following links for the most up-to-date information: 

For more information, contact the Department of Public Health & Social Services from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, at (671) 735-7154.

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