By Jeff Murphy,
May 19, 2021
WARRENSBURG, MO 鈥 The 欧美视频 announced today that effective
May 20, it will remove the on-campus face covering requirement for fully vaccinated
individuals. The university made the decision after considering the and consulting with health experts. Individuals on campus who have not been fully
vaccinated should follow CDC guidance, and those who desire to wear face coverings
may continue wearing them and are not discouraged from doing so. No other changes,
including workspace and classroom design, are being implemented at this time.
The university鈥檚 decision, which applies to both the indoor and outdoor environments,
is consistent with its efforts throughout the pandemic to follow CDC guidance as a
way to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Scientific and medical evidence and the
university鈥檚 own experience have shown face coverings to be effective in reducing
the transmission of COVID-19. Scientific and medical evidence also indicates that
being fully vaccinated is the most effective current means of reducing transmission
to others.
During the coming weeks and months, a number of external organizations will be hosting
conferences and special events on the UCM campus. Event organizers may establish their
own pandemic-related measures for event participants. Organizers who have questions
about these events are encouraged to contact UCM鈥檚 Meetings and Conference Services
at 660-543-4342 or email brunsvold@ucmo.edu while participants should contact the sponsoring organization.
UCM will continue to work with local health agencies to host vaccination clinics if
deemed needed or should sufficient demand exist. These will be announced if available.
Individuals who have not yet been vaccinated but desire to be so should check with
their local health agencies and/or medical providers. For Johnson County, these include
Johnson County Community Health Services and Western Missouri Medical Center. Many
local pharmacies and health care providers also have access to and are scheduling
vaccinations.
Additional details regarding the fall semester will be released in the near future.
The university will continue to monitor the environment and will modify requirements
if deemed necessary. The most up-to-date university information about its pandemic
response may be found at ucmo.edu/coronavirus.