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Week of November 9, 2020
What you need to know now
Stay vigilant!
- MIT Medical is posting the latest testing data on the Covid Testing Dashboard.
- See the updated hours?at the Covid-19 testing locations.
- Read MIT Medical’s update on our efforts to prevent the spread of Covid-19 and a reminder to model best behaviors and practices.
- Read the MIT News article about how contact tracing happens at MIT.
Current plans for the spring semester
- Read Chancellor Cynthia Barnhart’s letter to the community about plans for the spring semester.
MIT face covering policy
- You must wear a face covering at all times when in outdoor public places, including sidewalks, streets, parks, and any other outdoor area that is open to the general public.
- If you are indoors, wear your face covering in all public places, such as lobbies, hallways, elevators, stairwells, and restrooms.
- Refer to MIT’s face covering policy for additional guidance on wearing a face covering.
The basics now
- MIT is in Phase 3 of its reopening. See the overview of MIT’s phases, as well as the more detailed view of what each phase encompasses.
- Contact MIT’s anonymous hotline if you have any concerns regarding your activities on campus during Covid-19.
With a recent increase in positive cases, MIT Medical Director Cecilia Stuopis, MD, reiterates the importance of adhering to guidance.
With the cold weather season approaching, anyone required to get Covid-19 testing is encouraged to use the Johnson Athletic Center facility.
MIT Sloan suspends in-person instruction for first-year MBAs due to an increase in positive cases.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts issued updated policies, including a stay-at-home advisory, early closings, and gathering limits.
Guidelines for on- and off-campus gatherings leading up to and following the November 2020 election.
Policies that apply to all in-person events on campus.
Guiding principles
Protecting health
Best practices for public health will be mandatory for anyone on campus.Ensuring continuity
Our aim is to help all students continue to make academic progress.Advancing MIT’s mission
MIT remains dedicated to building a better world through education, research, and innovation.