March 24, 2021
Dear Tulane Community:
Great News! Governor John Bel Edwards announced today that vaccine eligibility will expand to everyone 16 and older for the Pfizer vaccine and 18 and older for the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines beginning Monday, March 29.
This means that virtually all Tulane students, faculty and staff are now eligible to receive vaccines. The state is expecting to receive more than 148,000 vaccine doses next week. We are working to secure additional doses for the Tulane Vaccine Clinic, but our current supply is very limited. Although we hope to receive more doses soon and have sufficient supply for all scheduled second doses, we are certain that the number of eligible individuals in the Tulane community, and other universities with whom we have partnered, will far outstrip our supply in the short run. Because of this, we urge members of the Tulane community to also seek appointments beyond those offered by our vaccine clinic. Please note that the uptown Health Center for Student Care is not a point of distribution for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Before being vaccinated at the Tulane Vaccine Clinic, a vaccine consent form will need to be completed by each individual prior to their arrival at the clinic. You must also present your Splash Card at the clinic. Members of the Tulane community can make an appointment either through the Tulane Vaccine Clinic or through the more than 400 pharmacies and other provider vaccine locations throughout the state. Tulanians are also urged to seek vaccine through mass vaccinations locations such as Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and other sites throughout our area.
Stronger TUgether: We must all continue to do our part to fight the spread of COVID-19
It is imperative that we all continue to do our part to fight the spread of COVID-19. Everyone must remain 100% committed to following our health strategies. We are in this together – all of us need to do our part to keep our community as safe as possible.
This means each of us must continue to:
Get Tested!
Immediately schedule COVID-19 testing each time you receive a new QR code. If you have not received a QR Code please e-mail chtestresults@tulane.edu.
Mask Up!
Face coverings must be worn while inside or outside any university facility or on any university property when in the presence of others (e.g., residence halls, classrooms, common workspaces, etc.). Appropriate use of face coverings is absolutely critical to minimize risks to others near you.
Maintain 6 Feet
Everyone is responsible for maintaining social distancing. This means keeping a minimum of 6 feet between yourself and other people who are not from your household.
Clean Up
This includes very basic steps such as:
- Frequently washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- Using hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol when hand washing is not possible. Hand sanitizer stations are available throughout all campus buildings.
- Avoid touching your face.
- Cover coughs and sneezes, throw away used tissues and immediately wash hands. If you don't have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your elbow, not your hands.
- Avoid close contact with others and touching high-contact or frequently touched surfaces.
- Do not share personal items such as phones, computers, food, drink, deodorant, shampoo, soap, hairbrushes or hair dryers.
Remember, if you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or believe you are a close contact who needs testing, please schedule a telehealth visit with Student Health.
