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Second Booster Shot Update
The Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have announced that people age 50 and up are eligible for a second booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine at least four months after their first shot. The Food and Drug Administration also authorized a second booster for people 12 and older with certain immune deficiencies.
May 17, 2022
Indoor Masking Strongly Recommended
Citing rising COVID-19 cases, New Orleans health officials have strongly recommended masking indoors as of May 17, though they stopped short of returning to any previous requirements. The City of New Orleans also strongly recommends masking when taking public transportation.
As always, Tulane is following the city’s COVID-19 protocols and also strongly recommends masking when indoors or on public transportation.
According to public health officials, the city now faces a medium level of risk for COVID-19 transmission. Although cases and hospitalizations are still low compared to the state’s previous five surges, city health officials said that masking indoors now would prevent more cases, hospitalizations, deaths and disruptions to normal life.
Proof of Vaccination Requirement Lifted
Noting that key metrics related to COVID-19 transmission and hospitalizations are at historically low levels in the New Orleans region and across Louisiana, the city of New Orleans lifted the requirement that patrons show proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test to enter restaurants, gyms, bars and other public spaces.
In light of this, Tulane has also lifted its proof of requirement of vaccination or a recent negative test to attend any Tulane event or enter any university building. Masks are still required in health care facilities and on any public transportation, including university bus shuttles and vans.
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