transition out of the public health emergency based on Governor’s updated message as of Jan
6, 2023.

The Governor’s updated message ended the Public Health Emergency, effective midnight on Jan 6,
2023. As such, and subject to any changes to this declaration and guidance from DPHSS, UOG
implements the following, effective Jan 7, 2023:

• Rescinds the latest UOG Pandemic Plan and Procedures for Preparing and Operating
  Under PCOR2/3 / UPPOP 2/3 and President Directives 2021-02, 2021-03, 2021-04,
  2022-01, 2022-02, 2022-03, 2022-04, 2022-05, and 2022-06.
• Transitions to pre-pandemic regular work hours and operations.
• Transitions to pre-pandemic gatherings and food safety protocols.
• Archives the UOG website for COVID-19.
• Deactivates requirements for reporting COVID-19 testing to the UOG Student Health
  Office.
• Deactivates the covidsafety@triton.uog.edu account.
• Follows transitioning protocols for vaccination, quarantine/isolation, and reporting from
  DHPSS.

Fañ omnå kan 2023 will be the first full semester to transition back to normal operations.

Changes to COVID Safety Measures

• Masks. Although no longer required for COVID-19 purposes, and the wearing of masks
  is completely voluntary, wearing a mask is encouraged in crowded spaces. Some
  programs or locations may continue to require or encourage the wearing of masks based
  on pre-pandemic internal standard operating procedures for the use of personal
  protective equipment (e.g. labs, field work, practicums at locations in health
  environments, etc.).
  • Sanitization. No longer required for COVID-19 purposes. However, units are
  encouraged to use sanitizing supplies procured for COVID-19 until supplies are depleted.
  Units/programs or locations who have pre-pandemic standard operating procedures for
  sanitizing on a regular or as needed basis will continue to follow their standard operating
  procedures or updated procedures. Units who don’t have one and see the need to
  establish a standard operating procedure for safety protocol reasons are encouraged to
  do so. The discretion of approving such standard operating procedures reside with the
  respective deans/directors/supervisors, or as delegated by them within their organization.
  • Social Distancing. No longer required for COVID-19 purposes, but often a good idea
  where possible. Spacing in classrooms, labs, offices, conference rooms, lobby areas,
  etc., remain at the discretion of the respective deans/directors/supervisors, as
  appropriate.
  • Signage. No longer required for COVID-19 purposes or posting at special events. All
  units will remove COVID-19 signage and documents that are no longer relevant.
  Modified signage may be posted as part of the normal safety precautions for endemic
  purposes, like other respiratory illnesses (i.e. flu).
  • Leave. Follow regular procedures for sick leave.
  • Remote Work and Flexible Work Schedules. Faculty, Staff, and Administrators should
  return to campus for regular work hours and normal operations, unless prior approval has
  been granted by supervisor.