NSU, Following Guidelines, Relaxes Mask Requirements

George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D., President/CEO, Nova Southeastern University

As we carefully follow the CDC and Florida Department of Health COVID-19 case reports, we are encouraged to see the numbers of cases dropping rapidly and those getting vaccinated and boosted increasing. On NSU’s campuses, the number of COVID-19 cases have also declined each week since the start of the New Year. For these reasons, the following changes are being implemented.

Effective immediately, masks are now optional when inside most NSU buildings. Masks are still required in classrooms, clinical operations when treating patients, and our facilities in Puerto Rico (where the local laws must be followed). Those treating patients in clinical locations are required to wear properly fitted N95s (Note: KN95s are no longer permitted for those treating patients in healthcare settings).

At the NSU University School masks are still required indoors during school hours.

According to the CDC, if you are not up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines and are aged 2 or older, you should wear a mask indoors. Faculty and staff with vaccination exemptions from NSU are required to wear a well-fitting mask indoors.

Please ensure to:

  • follow current CDC guidelines;
  • stay home if you feel sick or have COVID-19 symptoms;
  • report your status if you test positive for COVID-19 and contact COVIDcase@nova.edufor guidance on managing your case;
  • get vaccinated for COVID-19 and the flu if you have not already done so and report your status at: nova.edu/nsuvaxmax; and
  • get your COVID-19 booster.

As mentioned above, NSU has followed the recommended mitigating protocols over the past two years and will continue to vigilantly monitor current conditions and government guidance or recommendations to enhance mitigation efforts. Unfortunately, this pandemic is dynamic and requires all of us to respond to the existing conditions.

For your convenience, we have posted a list of “Frequently Asked Questions” that will be updated regularly, here: www.nova.edu/ehs/cv19-resources/FAQ.

George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D.
President/CEO
Nova Southeastern University

Posted 02/09/22