COVID-19 Research Operations Update from the VPR
As a reminder, University of Utah’s onsite research is still restricted to “Limited Research Activities” ONLY while the U remains in the Orange Phase, (see the Research Alert Levels table for more information.) As the number of positive Coronavirus cases increases in Utah,
we strongly urge our research community to remain diligent in all hygiene and protective
efforts, and practice caution with all onsite research activities.
Here are the VPR COVID-19 updates:
Executive Order from White House on Immigration Restrictions
On Monday, June 22, 2020, President Trump issued an Executive Order titled “Proclamation Suspending Entry of Aliens Who Present a Risk to the U.S. Labor
Market Following the Coronavirus Outbreak”. As of this moment, the order will go into
effect on June 24, 2020 through December 31, 2020. Please see the full statement from Vice President Weyrich on the impacts of this Executive Order on our University of Utah community.
Face Coverings Required in all Utah Higher Education Buildings
Face masks are required in all higher education buildings, as mandated by Utah State Governor Herbert. The campus-wide face covering policy described at the University’s return to campus website is in full effect, and applies
to everyone who comes to campus.
Dr. Good Addresses the Latest Utah Coronavirus Numbers in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Please take a moment to view the COVID-19 video update from Dr. Michael Good, SVP of Health Sciences, on case counts in Utah, how the UofU
Health system is handling hospitalization rates, updates on how to prevent community
transmission, and how the state of Utah continues to respond to the pandemic.
VPR Website Update
The main VPR website and Research Community Updates on Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been updated.
AAMC and CITI Program research training for return to campus in the fall
The AAMC has collaborated with CITI Program to launch a complimentary course to train research staff, students, and faculty on COVID-19 safety as they return
to campus this fall. The course features recommendations from the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, National Institutes of Health, and the Occupational Health
and Safety Administration, and includes optional modules on specific areas such as
research with human subjects and safe lab reactivation involving animal research. The
complimentary course is available through Oct. 1, 2020.
Thank you for your continued support as we strive to provide updated information and
guidance on the VPR website as quickly as possible. We appreciate all of your hard work to keep limited research
operations running smoothly and safely during these challenging events.
Sincerely,
Andy Weyrich
Vice President for Research
Diane Pataki
Associate Vice President for Research
Erin Rothwell
Associate Vice President for Research Compliance & Integrity
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