7/1/2021
OLLI at SBU
Program Update
The Safe Return To Campus this Fall
New York State recently reached a 70 percent vaccination rate and has demonstrated a “nation-leading decline in COVID cases,” which is why the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations (GOER) released new COVID-19 protocol guidelines as of Friday, June 18, 2021. These are the same guidelines we share with you here and which we’ll be following at Stony Brook.
 
As always, our actions are in line with the CDC, NYS Department of Health and SUNY, and could be subject to change as situations evolve.

GUIDANCE AS OF 7/1/21 FOR THE RETURN TO CAMPUS
FOR THE OLLI AT SBU FALL 2021 SEMESTER BEGINNING ON 9/9/21.

Physical Distancing
  • Fully vaccinated individuals do not need to be physically distanced, indoors or out.
  • Individuals who are unvaccinated and/or whose vaccination status is unknown need to continue to maintain six feet of distance, in accordance with federal (CDC) guidelines.

Masks
  • Fully vaccinated individuals do not need to wear masks, indoors or out.
  • Individuals who are unvaccinated and/or whose vaccination status is unknown need to wear masks, in accordance with CDC guidelines.
  • Individuals who are unvaccinated and/or whose vaccination status is unknown may remove their mask indoors while physically distanced, seated and/or eating/drinking.
  • Individuals who are unvaccinated and/or whose vaccination status is unknown may remove their mask outdoors unless they are in a gathering or crowded event where they are unable to maintain six feet of physical distancing.
  • Whether fully vaccinated or not, individuals will also continue to be required to wear masks in patient-facing areas, per CDC guidelines. These include: All healthcare facilities, including all Stony Brook Medicine buildings, which encompass the hospitals, the Health Sciences and Basic Sciences Towers and all outpatient areas & the Long Island State Veterans Home.

Please keep in mind that you can always choose to wear a mask, based on your comfort level or preference in any setting, even if you’re fully vaccinated. Also, we need to respect each others’ preferences for mask wearing, particularly in close settings.

 CampusClear Daily Self-Screening
  • Fully vaccinated individuals will no longer be required to self-screen before coming to campus.
  • We will, however, ask you to complete the daily CampusClear health screening app if you do not feel well or want to monitor for any symptoms before you come to the campus.
  • Please do not come to campus if you don’t feel well, and contact the Health Information Line (HIL) at (631) 632-5000, Option #1 with any COVID-related concerns or positive test results.
  • Unvaccinated/unknown vaccination status individuals will be required to continue to complete CampusClear daily self-screening for all days they come to campus.

We understand that there are many questions that may come up as we prepare to the return to campus and we are working diligently to get them answered for you.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us!

Breanne Delligatti, OLLI at SBU Program Director
Mary Hance, OLLI at SBU Advisory Board President

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF THE OLLI AT SBU PROGRAM!
To stay up to date on the latest news surrounding OLLI at SBU's return to campus this Fall, check out the OLLI What's Happening Newsletter sent to all members on the 1st & 15th of every month!