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February 19, 2021

A summary of university updates related to COVID-19

Submitted by Division of Communications and Marketing

Kansas State University continues to provide updates in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The following is a summary of announcements from Feb. 15-19.

Read a full list of communications related to COVID-19.

Come back, 'Cats.
Updates continue to be posted on the COVID-19 website, which includes guidance and frequently asked questions about the return to university campuses. Content that has been added this week includes information on effective face coverings and the travel exemption process for summer and fall 2021 education abroad programs.

The university continues to track and evaluate COVID-19 data in our community.
Every week, K-State is updating the online dashboard that tracks COVID-19 data in university-connected communities.  

Read the Jan. 29 virtual town hall follow-up.
President Myers and Provost Taber have provided an update after the Jan. 29 virtual town hall meeting for faculty and staff and responded to unanswered questions.

K-State has developed a travel exemption process for summer and fall 2021 education abroad programs.
Individuals who are planning faculty-led, affiliate or third-party provider education abroad programs may now request an exemption to the Kansas State University travel restriction policy. 

Find tips for effective face coverings.
Kansas State University continues to require face coverings on campuses. K-Staters are encouraged to use the most effective face covering option to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.