Starting today, eligibility requirements for the COVID-19 vaccine have expanded. You may now be able to receive a vaccination based on your age, underlying health conditions, work setting, or other factors.

News and Notes:

From the desk of Kirk Schulz

March 31, 2021

It’s time to lean in!

Get vaccinated

Starting today, eligibility requirements for the COVID‑19 vaccine have expanded. You may now be able to receive a vaccination based on your age, underlying health conditions, work setting, or other factors. Visit the COVID‑19 Vaccine Locator website to see if you qualify and to set up an appointment.

Infection rates are climbing

Getting vaccinated as soon as possible is more important than ever. Like many other communities in the U.S., Whitman County is experiencing a fourth wave of COVID‑19 infections.

WSU contact tracers are working with members of the University community who test positive, identifying close contacts and providing important health information. We also continue to successfully quarantine students who test positive using our established COVID‑19 protocols.

The University brought in significant additional staffing and committed other resources to get ahead of this current spike. On Friday, we shared with students the possible consequences of failing to adhere to COVID‑19 safeguards.

Follow the guidelines

If we all do our part, we can stop this latest outbreak. But we must remain vigilant.

Wear a mask. Avoid gathering in groups. Maintain your distance. Avoid unnecessary travel. Wash your hands. And get vaccinated.

As Cougs, we can get this done!

Kirk Schulz, President
Washington State University