As we navigate the evolving situation of the coronavirus known as COVID-19, the health and safety of our students, faculty, staff, visitors and study participants is of our highest priority. During this time we have put in place many procedures to enable our faculty and staff to provide the best research experience.
- If you have been fully vaccinated, mask wearing is optional, though wearing a mask indoors is recommended in areas of high transmissibility. You might choose to wear a mask regardless of the level of transmission if you have a weakened immune system or if, because of your age or an underlying medical condition, you are at increased risk for severe disease, or if a member of your household has a weakened immune system, is at increased risk for severe disease, or is unvaccinated. (CDC, When You've Been Fully Vaccinated)
- You are considered fully vaccinated if it has been 2 weeks after your second dose in a 2-dose series, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or 2 weeks after your single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson's Janssen vaccine
- We will continue to require all of our employees to screen themselves for symptoms daily before they come into work, and ask that all participants cancel their scheduled appointments, if symptomatic.
- We are following meticulous infection control practices, including disinfection, wearing gloves, and hand washing.
- We have verified that our facility is well ventilated and offers circulation of outdoor air every 6 minutes.
Sincerely,
Nicole Wicha
Nicole Y. Y. Wicha, Ph.D.
Wicha Lab Director
Department of Neuroscience, Developmental and Regenerative Biology
The University of Texas at San Antonio
