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Counseling, Health and Wellness Services
Phone: 253-535-7838
Email: [email protected]
Counseling Center
Phone: 253-535-7206
Fax: 253-536-5124
Email: [email protected]
Anderson University Center, Suite 300
Tacoma, WA 98447
Health Center
Phone: 253-535-7337
Fax: 253-536-5042
Email: [email protected]
Corner of 121st St. S. & Park Ave. S
Tacoma, WA 98447
Dear PLU Community,
We are writing today to provide you with a follow up to the communication that you received on July 29, 2022. In that communication, we outlined fall protocols for both COVID-19 and MPX (previously referred to as Monkeypox). Now that more detailed information about risk mitigation for MPX has become available from the CDC, the Washington Department of Health (WADOH), and Tacoma–Pierce County Public Health (TPCPH), we are sharing that information, as well as updating you on the continued availability of masks and antigen-testing supplies on campus.
First, a reminder about antigen self test and mask pick-up points on campus. As long as we are able to maintain access to supplies, antigen tests will remain available at no cost at both Old Main Market and Campus Safety. You are also encouraged to order your three free tests at COVID.gov, and to keep your own readily available set of antigen tests. PCR tests (rapid PCRs will be available soon) continue to be available through the Curative kiosk in the Health Center parking lot and, for symptomatic students, both rapid antigen and PCR tests are available through the Health Center.
KN95 masks may be picked up at Old Main Market, Campus Safety, residence hall front desks, and The CAVE.
The CDC, WADOH, and TPCPH have continued to update the public about the MPX public-health emergency, and they also continue to emphasize that most people are at low risk for contracting the virus. Higher levels of risk are associated with some behaviors or environmental conditions; the following chart, provided by the Chicago Department of Health, offers a visual summary of risk for transmission based on activity.
The CDC has also provided useful MPX guidance for young adults that is also applicable to our larger community.Our colleagues at the University of Massachusetts said it best when they shared the following: We recognize that there is risk for stigma or discrimination when communicating about a new disease outbreak. We all have a responsibility to reject any stigmatizing words or actions related to the MPV virus and instead, share accurate information so that people can make the best decisions for their health and the health of our community.
If you are a student and suspect you have been exposed to MPX and/or are experiencing symptoms, please contact the Health Center;if you’re an employee and suspect exposure or feel symptoms, contact your health provider. In any case, If you are experiencing symptoms or waiting for test results, be sure to isolate yourself until cleared by your healthcare provider.
If you need to get tested or treated for MPX and don’t have direct access to a healthcare provider or insurance, or would like more anonymity, call the Tacoma–Pierce County Health Department at (253) 649-1412.
Further resources and information can be found on the “What about Monkeypox” button. This site will be updated regularly and as we receive news and guidance from our local and state public-health partners.
In community,
Elizabeth Hopper
Director of the Health Center
Dr. Joanna Royce-Davis
Vice President for Student Life
Teri Phillips
Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Public Health Concerns and PLU Community Updates
July 29, 2022
What About Monkeypox?
July 14, 2022
Counseling, Health and Wellness Services
Phone: 253-535-7838
Email: [email protected]
Counseling Center
Phone: 253-535-7206
Fax: 253-536-5124
Email: [email protected]
Anderson University Center, Suite 300
Tacoma, WA 98447
Health Center
Phone: 253-535-7337
Fax: 253-536-5042
Email: [email protected]
Corner of 121st St. S. & Park Ave. S
Tacoma, WA 98447
12180 Park Avenue S.
Tacoma, WA 98447
253-535-7411 | [email protected]
