Keeping the UBalt community safe
The University of Baltimore continues to meet the many challenges of COVID-19 and other public-health situations with one principle in mind: In order to deliver and receive a quality education, above all else our community must be healthy and safe.
As of March 1, 2024, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) has updated their guidance related to Covid-19 and other respiratory viruses.
If you test positive for COVID-19: stay home and away from others until at least 24 hours after both your symptoms are getting better overall, and you have not had a fever (and are not using fever-reducing medication). We encourage those who test positive to wear a mask around others for an additional five days after returning to their normal activities. Mandatory testing or reporting is not required for any UBalt community member, but we encourage students and employees to report positive cases to the University in a timely manner.
The University System of Maryland continues to strongly encourage everyone who is eligible to get vaccinated and boosted, and UBalt continues to strongly encourage preventative testing as well as the use of KN95 masks when indoors, in smaller classrooms, offices, etc. Please remember that KN95 masks are available for free on campus and are at the following locations:
- Security Ambassador desks in the Academic Center, Angelos Law Center and Student Center
- Information Desk in the Bogomolny Library
The University is monitoring the number of COVID-19 cases in Maryland, especially as they impact Baltimore. If the City of Baltimore's Department of Health should respond to a surge in cases, and the department reintroduces a mask requirement, our campus will comply and consider any additional steps we may need to take. As an urban institution, it's in our interest to follow the advice of local public-health professionals.
Stay safe, stay healthy, and let's continue the fight against COVID-19.
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