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July 16, 2021

A summary of university updates related to COVID-19

Submitted by 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 July 12-16.

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 updated this week includes supervisor information and employee information.

Additional guidance for move to phaseout.
In a PDF memorandum, Provost Charles Taber shares guidance and resources for the university's move to phase out. 

Get your COVID-19 vaccine now to be fully vaccinated before the fall semester.
There is still time for K-Staters to be fully vaccinated before the start of the in-person fall semester. The university continues to strongly encourage all students, faculty and staff who can receive a COVID-19 vaccine to do so.

Lafene Health Center continues offering COVID-19 vaccines.
Lafene Health Center continues to offer COVID-19 vaccine opportunities for students, faculty and staff. Appointments are required and can be made on the myLafene+ patient portal or by calling 785-532-6544. 

K-Staters can voluntarily upload their COVID-19 vaccine cards.
K-State students, faculty and staff are encouraged to voluntarily upload their COVID-19 vaccine cards to the myLafene+ patient portal

The Division of Facilities is updating signage throughout campuses.
For the next few weeks, the Division of Facilities will be removing and replacing signs throughout K-State campuses. Updated signs include hand-washing signs, face covering and physical distancing signs, and other general wellness signage related to the Every Wildcat a Wellcat initiative. Contact FacCampusPlanning@k-state.edu with questions.

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.