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Dear 91³Ô¹ÏÍø students,

Whether you are returningÌýtoÌýcampusÌýorÌýthis is your first semester, it’s my pleasure to welcome you to Central Lakes College! As we prepare for the start of fall semester on August 22,Ìýyour continued health and safety continueÌýto be our highest priorities.

We are pleasedÌýto share that ourÌýcollective efforts to maintain public health atÌý91³Ô¹ÏÍøÌýhave been successful. FollowingÌýrecommended protocols of vaccinationÌýand boosters, testing when appropriate and ensuring individuals continue to monitor their health and stay home when sick have proven critical to maintaining our signature on-campus experience.

Please support the Raider community by being mindful of the following:

• Although face coverings willÌýnot be required when you return to campus, depending upon your unique circumstances,Ìýmasking might be a good option for someÌýof you.
• Central Lakes College will not require vaccination, but will continue to recommend that students, faculty and staff stay up to dateÌýwith their COVID-19 vaccine, as defined by the CDC. And while the current status of the pandemicÌýallows us to lessen restrictions, we must remain flexible should public health conditions change.
• We must continue to stay vigilant and follow mitigation efforts of staying home when sick, washing your hands and monitoring guidance from health officials. If you have symptoms of any kind, we recommend that you take a free Covid-19 test. If you test positive, please stay home and immediately notify your instructors and Joy Larson at joy.larson@clcmn.edu.
• Testing and vaccination are available at no charge on both the Brainerd and Staples campuses.ÌýPlease visit theÌýCOVID-19Ìýpage on the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø website for updates on testing and vaccination information:Ìýwww.clcmn.edu/covid-19/
• If you have questions about COVID-19, please emailÌýcovid19@clcmn.edu

We are happy to have you on our campuses.ÌýTogether, we will have a great fall semester!

Sincerely,
Dr.ÌýHaraÌýCharlier, 91³Ô¹ÏÍø President

Prevention suggestions from the CDC to help protect yourself and others from COVID-19: 

Get vaccinated and stay up to date on your COVID-19 vaccines.
Wear a well-fitting mask indoors in public in areas whereÌýthe COVID-19 Community Level is high, regardless of vaccination status.
Avoid poorly ventilated spaces and crowds.
Test to prevent spread to others.
Wash your hands often. If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
Cover coughs and sneezes.
Clean high touch surfaces regularly or as needed and after you have visitors in your home. If someone is sick or has tested positive for COVID-19, disinfect frequently touched surfaces.
Monitor your healthÌýdaily.

Self care: 

If you have possible or confirmed COVID-19:
Stay home except to get medical care.
Monitor your symptoms.
Get tested as soon as possible after your symptoms start.
Get rest and stay hydrated. Take over-the-counter medicines, suchÌýas acetaminophen, to help you feel better.
Call ahead before visiting your doctor.
If you are sick, wear a well-fitting mask.