January 25, 2021
AMHERST, Mass. – As the University of Massachusetts Amherst prepares for the arrival of students next week and the start of the Spring Semester on Feb. 1, the university has built upon the extensive COVID-19 mitigation measures developed in the fall to protect public health in the months ahead. Measures include initial testing and quarantine upon arrival and twice-per-week testing during the semester.
By establishing one of the largest virus-testing operations in the state, implementing extensive contact tracing, following rigorous quarantine and isolation protocols, and adopting comprehensive mask and social distancing practices, UMass was able to limit the spread of the virus among the campus community at levels significantly below that of the state. Through these measures and a vigilant, collective effort, the university has a plan in place to achieve similar results for the upcoming semester. Details can be viewed at https://www.umass.edu/coronavirus/, includ
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