COVID-19 Community Updates

We have reached the final weeks in a semester that brought both our first-year and sophomore classes to campus for the first time. Last week we had no COVID-positive test results during the shortened holiday week.

A year ago, the U.S. was at the start of a devastating surge in COVID-19 cases, vaccines had yet to arrive and our students were scattered around the globe taking their classes online.

In recent days. the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended that certain populations receive a booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine.

I’m writing to share news directly related to the pandemic and regarding larger issues of health and wellness for our community.

I wanted to thank everyone who participated in Family Weekend. I appreciate the families who showed flexibility in the midst of the pandemic, and the staff and faculty who worked hard to offer our visitors a glimpse of all that goes on here.

As we approach the midpoint of the semester, let me offer a reminder of the continued importance of masks, testing and other public health measures.

We have six positive COVID-19 test results among students this week, and at this point three of the cases may be linked to a social gathering last weekend.

As we close our first full month back on campus, I’m writing to thank you for your vigilance and adaptability as we’ve restored so much of the in-person experience at Pomona.

We are starting our fourth week of classes for fall semester, and I’m pleased to report our COVID-19 safety efforts remain on track at this point.

I’m writing to share an update on our return to campus and COVID-19 safety as we settle into fall semester. At this point, case rates are still on a good course for Pomona.