As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts update guidance on health protocols throughout the summer, the University’s Health Protocols Group will review the guidance and update the safety protocols as needed. Any changes to our safety protocols will be directly related to the percentage of our community members who are fully vaccinated. We need to reach a campus-wide vaccination rate of 90% to revisit our established safety protocols which include masking, social distancing and testing. 

Despite the guidance issued yesterday by the CDC, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has not changed its masking policy. Those who are on campus, regardless of vaccination status, must continue to wear a mask outside of their personal offices. 

Thank you for your continued commitment to the health and safety of our community.

-The Health Protocols Group