Although the Pandemic will still be with us for Fall 2022, with vaccines and boosters widely available, we are in a much better position than we were a year ago. Still, we all need to take personal responsibility to respect and follow the guidelines and restrictions that now affect our daily lives. This University is no different from any other campus or community entity responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Each of us must resolve to do our part to help protect ourselves, and others.
Let’s make it a great and healthy semester!
Below are details of our Fall Together@TAMIU Plan.
Most buildings will be open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday – Friday. Specific campus buildings may have different operating schedules, including the Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library and research facilities/laboratories.
Please note that all hours are subject to change.
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. Avoid sharing food, beverages, and utensils. Avoid close contact with those who may be ill. Stay home when you are sick or have flu symptoms. Cover cough/sneeze with a tissue or cough/sneeze into your elbow. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects or surfaces. Get your annual flu shot and your COVID-19 vaccine(s) and booster(s).
We recommend you also follow all CDC and State Department of Health guidelines.
TAMIU has augmented its cleaning of facilities, using hospital-grade disinfectant on surfaces. We are following updates from the CDC, State Department, our Texas A&M University System and the City of Laredo Health Department regarding any additional precautions or actions that should be considered.
If a COVID-19 case is confirmed, then the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) protocols will be observed. Those who have had close contact with the positive individual may be contacted and monitored by the City of Laredo Health Department and/or TAMIU’s contact tracing team. TAMIU will fully support that effort.
If you are feeling ill, make an appointment with your healthcare provider. Students can make an appointment at Student Health Services by calling 956.326.2235. The use of a face-covering (mask) is required while visiting Student Health Services.
Please do not show up at a clinic, urgent care or other healthcare facility without calling first. Your provider may need to take special measures to protect other people in the clinic. Telemedicine may also be available, enabling you to consult a provider from home.
Do not go to an emergency room. Emergency rooms need to be able to serve those with the most critical needs.
Practice social distancing. Stay indoors and avoid contact with others, just as you would with the flu. Those with contagious diseases should stay home from work or school until they are well. People with fever, cough and respiratory issues should seek immediate medical attention.
Members of the TAMIU community seeking help with stress now have an online ally at their fingertips: Therapy Assistance Online (TAO). Here’s an explainer video. TAO is open to all actively enrolled students and employees too. Use your University email and login to TAO.
You’ll be redirected to login with your current University credentials (University email and password).
After logging in, you’ll complete an approximately 5-minute wellness survey and then will have access to all available assistance modules and a mindfulness library. Additional online services will be added as available.
You may also read our dedicated COVID-19 Self-Care Packet, produced by TAMIU Student Counseling and Disability Services for Students.
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