Effective 5.21.20, the Governor of Texas has terminated travel restrictions in place for entering Texas through various U.S. airports, known as Executive Order GA-20. Please see Executive Order GA-24 as it relates to the Governor’s strategic plan to Open Texas in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
As per The Texas A&M University System’s guidance, all students, faculty and staff need to continue to report all personal international travel as part of our response to protect the University community we serve. We thank you in advance for your cooperation. Please complete the online form.
All A&M System employees, including TAMIU employees, are reminded that prior System guidance regarding travel remains in effect. No international travel is permitted through May 31, 2020 unless it is directly critical to the ongoing international efforts to deal with COVID-19 or waiver is granted by the President or Agency Head. No domestic air travel is permitted unless deemed mission critical, also through May 31, 2020. All travel must be approved by University/agency central administration in advance.
If you have traveled internationally in the past 14 days AND arrived in-country to clear customs at the Boston (BOS), Miami (MIA), New York City (JFK), Chicago (ORD), San Francisco (SFO), Seattle (SEA), Los Angeles (LAX), Atlanta (ATL), Honolulu (HNL), Newark (EWR), Dallas (DFW), Detroit (DTW) or Washington, D.C. (IAD) international airports should stay home (self-isolate) for a period of 14 days from the time you left your international destination.
You should continue to be vigilant about monitoring yourself for fever and lower respiratory symptoms such as cough and shortness of breath. However, not all affected individuals will exhibit all symptoms, and if you have any symptoms at all, call a healthcare provider or Student Health Services at 956.326.2235 if you are a student. Please call in advance of your planned visit.
Take a look at the TAMIU Back Together Plan for Fall for students, faculty and staff. Still have questions? Send an email to answers@tamiu.edu with your question. If you'd like, include your contact email and phone number.
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