Bison S.A.F.E.: The University's Pandemic Response

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Howard University’s pandemic response is built with the goals of Bison S.A.F.E. at heart: Supporting our community; Advocating for high-risk populations; Facilitating ethical, culturally sensitive, and inclusive research; and Educating the public on best practices for safety.

Announcements

August 3, 2021

In May, we announced that any student who would physically be on the Howard University campus for the Fall 2021 semes

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July 15, 2021

Thank you for your patience, support and sugg

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June 30, 2021

Dear Howard University Community,

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Please visit the COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements and Verification page for information regarding vaccination requirements, answers to frequently asked questions regarding vaccination, and instructions for faculty and staff to verify vaccination.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements and Verification Page

An iPhone with the Bison Safe app onscreen.

As part of Howard University’s efforts to improve its emergency preparedness and response capabilities, the campus has transitioned to a new alert system called Bison Safe, which is designed to enhance the University’s ability to communicate with the community in the event of an emergency.

Download the Bison Safe App

The World Health Organization has declared the COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic. As of August 3, 2021, there were 198,778,175 reported cases worldwide, and as of August 2, 2021, there were 35,171,679 reported cases in the United States.

COVID-19 Data Tracker

The Federal Government has issued guidance discouraging any travel of U.S. citizens abroad. For more information on country by country updates, and the worldwide status, visit the link below.

Travel Advisories

A return-to-work plan for faculty and staff has been released.

Read the Full Plan

There have been no documented cases of COVID-19 transmission from student to faculty at Howard University.

There have been no documented cases of COVID-19 transmission on campus from faculty to students at Howard University.

There have been no documented cases of COVID-19 transmission from building or environmental sources.

These data are similar to those provided by other institutions in the region.

Coronavirus News Updates

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May 21, 2021

May 17, 2021

February 16, 2021

Bison S.A.F.E.: The University's Pandemic Response

Bison S.A.F.E. means:

Support

Advocate

Facilitate

Educate

Howard University’s pandemic response is built with the goals of Bison S.A.F.E. at heart: Supporting our community; Advocating for high-risk populations; Facilitating ethical, culturally sensitive, and inclusive research; and Educating the public on best practices for safety.

Announcements

Vaccination Announcement for Faculty & Staff

Transition to Phase III of Return to Work Plan

COVID-19 Vaccination Survey Results

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements and Verification

Get the Bison Safe App

Campus Protocol

University COVID-19 Testing Dashboard

There have been significant developments in the ongoing spread of COVID-19:

The World Health Organization has declared the COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic. As of August 3, 2021, there were 198,778,175 reported cases worldwide, and as of August 2, 2021, there were 35,171,679 reported cases in the United States.

The Federal Government has issued guidance discouraging any travel of U.S. citizens abroad. For more information on country by country updates, and the worldwide status, visit the link below.

A return-to-work plan for faculty and staff has been released.

Get Tested for COVID-19

Testing and COVID-19 Facts

There have been no documented cases of COVID-19 transmission from student to faculty at Howard University.

There have been no documented cases of COVID-19 transmission on campus from faculty to students at Howard University.

There have been no documented cases of COVID-19 transmission from building or environmental sources.

These data are similar to those provided by other institutions in the region.

Coronavirus News Updates

Office of the Provost: Update COVID-19 Student Vaccination Requirement Policy

Office of the President: Update on Student COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Howard University Announces Interim Chief Financial Officer and Interim Treasurer