In addition, the CDC Director recommended a booster dose for those in high-risk occupational and institutional settings:

People 65 years and older and residents in long-term care settings should receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months after their Pfizer-BioNTech primary series;

People age 50 to 64 with certain underlying medical conditions should receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months after their Pfizer-BioNTech primary series;

People age 18 to 49 who are at high risk for severe COVID-19 due to certain underlying medical conditions may receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months after their Pfizer-BioNTech primary series, based on their individual benefits and risks;

And people age 18 to 64 who are at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission because of occupational or institutional setting may receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months after their Pfizer-BioNTech primary series, based on their individual benefits and risks.

The Coronavirus Response Team (CRT) has been sending weekly COVID-19 messages to campus since the onset of the pandemic. These have come from Clive Houston-Brown, EdD, Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, primarily on Fridays.

Now that the University is seeing 100% compliance with vaccine reporting, 98% of students vaccinated, and 90% of faculty and staff vaccinated, it appears we have moved beyond the initial pandemic crisis and are now learning to live with COVID-19. Our faculty, staff, and students know what they need to do to stay safe. So rather than a message every Friday, the CRT will now be sending shorter just-in-time messaging – if something critical comes up that you need to be aware of, we will communicate it in the moment and not wait.

Please visit the Coronavirus Updates website for COVID-19 information and updates, and contact Barbara O'Malley, EdD, Chief Communications Officer, with questions or concerns at bomalley@westernu.edu.

Senior Living: Adaptive exercises can help older adults increase independence San Bernardino Sun, Sept. 27

The pathophysiology of stroke with Scott Davis American Ambulance EMS Podcast, Sept. 24

Information in the bulletin is shared with the entire university community. Send your news items or any follow-up questions or notifications to the Public Affairs Department at ThisWeek@westernu.edu. Deadline is 2 p.m. Friday. Thank you.