President’s Directive 2022-06: Government of Guam and UOG Restriction Changes to Protocols based on EO 2022-13

MEMORANDUM

TO: University of Guam Employees 
FROM: Thomas W. Krise, President
SUBJECT: President’s Directive 2022-06: Government of Guam and UOG Restriction Changes to Protocols based on EO 2022-13

This directive adjusts current University of Guam guidance and reflects changes from the Governor’s
Executive Order (EO) 2022-13 and Department of Public Health & Social Services (DPHSS) Guidance
Memo 2022-12, effective for May 3, 2022, 12:01am.

This directive addresses the gradual lifting of COVID-19 restrictions as of May 3, 2022.

• Mask mandate rescinded. The mask mandate for indoor and outdoor settings is rescinded.
  Masks are not required on the UOG campus. However, masks are still encouraged and
  recommended in general.

Please refer to President’s Directive 2022-05 for additional requirements and information.

NOTE: Per the EO, UOG units are authorized to apply stricter guidance than what is listed below for
operations and activities based on their specific situation and venue capacity to remain safe and
effective.

The Governor has extended the public health emergency until June 3, 2022. As such, individuals are
encouraged to continue to practice COVID-19 mitigation measures, such as mask wearing, hand sanitizing, and social distancing. Individuals are also encouraged to get vaccinated or boosted, as qualified. 

Individuals are also encouraged to stay home or seek medical attention if they tested positive for COVID19 and are infectious, or if they are waiting for COVID-19 test result, showing COVID-19 symptoms, or a close contact with a person who has tested positive for, or who has symptoms of, COVID-19.