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February 7, 2022

Feb. 7 testing update from the Protect Purdue team

Protect Purdue medical experts and advisors are seeing hopeful signs that Omicron may have crested in in areas of the U.S., other countries and in our community. At the same time, we continue to emphasize the three primary steps at the...

January 26, 2022

What to do if your roommate tests positive for COVID-19

Your roommate has tested positive for COVID-19, which requires isolation. What should you do? While your roommate is awaiting transportation to an on-campus isolation space or traveling home, you and your roommate first should remain masked and maintain social distancing....

January 24, 2022

Jan. 24 update from the Protect Purdue team

The latest medical evidence continues to suggest that the Omicron variant generally causes less harmful symptoms and cases. According to our Protect Purdue Health Center data, 98% of students and employees infected by COVID-19 since Jan. 1, 2022, have reported...

January 10, 2022

Protect Purdue team provides updated testing protocols

As communicated last week, the latest medical evidence continues to suggest that the Omicron variant generally causes milder symptoms and cases, with vaccinations and boosters appearing highly protective against serious illness. However, Omicron presents some new challenges, including the timing...

January 10, 2022

Ways to obtain N95, KN95 face masks and face shields on campus

As recently communicated, the Protect Purdue Implementation Team indicated that individuals should consider higher-quality masks (N95 or KN95) for enhanced protection against COVID-19. Campus distribution N95 masks may be available in dispensers located in high-traffic facilities, such as libraries and dining halls....

January 4, 2022

Spring 2022 return to campus

Dear Boilermakers, Over the past two years, Boilermakers have pulled together like never before. Because of your steady commitment to Protect Purdue, we’ve been able to keep our campus safe and open. The Protect Purdue team, in conjunction with our...

December 8, 2021

COVID-19 Booster Shots: The next small step to return campus to normal

Over the past two years, we’ve pulled together like never before as Boilermakers. Because of your tireless work to Protect Purdue, we’ve been able to keep our campus safe and our doors open. If you’ve already received your COVID-19 vaccine, the...

November 15, 2021

An outlook on the spring semester

Dear Boilermakers, I want to start by thanking you all for once again stepping up in true Boilermaker fashion to protect Purdue this fall. More than 88% of all Boilermakers are vaccinated against COVID-19, compliance with required surveillance testing has...

November 15, 2021

End-of-semester guidance: Surveillance testing, pre-departure testing and other important information

Updated December 7, 2021 As the fall semester wraps up, Purdue University is committed to helping students return home safely and offers the following end-of-semester guidance for all Boilermakers: Surveillance testing There will be no surveillance testing the week of...