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Feb. 16, 2021

Dear ²ÝÁñÉçÇø faculty and staff,

As of midnight on Sunday, Feb. 14, the State of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø COVID-19 emergency declaration expired. The state's health orders have been replaced by . The state has also issued a new .

With the State of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø’s emergency declaration expiring, the UA system office is actively working to update the . At ²ÝÁñÉçÇø we will continue to follow our practices, procedures and that are in place, including:

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The State of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø continues to expand and open new phases and tiers for COVID-19 vaccinations. With the newest phase (1b, Tier 2) opening last Thursday, Feb. 11, many ²ÝÁñÉçÇø employees may now be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. Per the , if you are a , age 50 or older, and are required to work within 6 feet of others, you would qualify. To determine if you are eligible, please take the quiz. The Fairbanks area offers several locations to get a vaccination but appointments are limited due to supplies. You can find a vaccine provider on the .

Please remember that ²ÝÁñÉçÇø still requires all employees, students and campus visitors to follow our face covering policy and maintain 6 feet of social distancing. Please also continue to sanitize work surfaces and stay home if you are not feeling well. These safety measures will continue to keep our campuses safe.

Thank you for choosing ²ÝÁñÉçÇø.

— Dan White, chancellor


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