The OU COVID-19 dashboard reported 13 positive COVID-19 cases from Jan. 24 to Jan. 27 and over 700 first-dose vaccinations administered as the first week of spring classes concludes.
OU Chief COVID Officer Dr. Dale Bratzler has determined safety goggles and face shields are no longer required for computer labs and studios in the Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication.
According to an email from Associate Dean of Academic Affairs David Craig, the safety precautions were initially implemented in the fall 2020 semester due to COVID-19, requiring eye protection in labs where âsocial distancing was not possible.â OUâs masking and social distancing requirements will remain in classes, and hand sanitizer and wipes will still be administered, according to the email.
Signage will be altered to reflect the new policy, according to the email.
OU-Norman students, faculty and staff will be required to complete a new, online COVID-19 training starting Jan. 19 in preparation for the spring semester.
Chief COVID-19 Officer Dr. Dale Bratzler said OU Health is vaccinating less than half its estimated patient capacity due to limited vaccine doses provided by the federal government.
Chief COVID-19 Officer Dr. Dale Bratzler said OU Health is vaccinating less than half its estimated patient capacity due to limited vaccine doses provided by the federal government.