Tag: coronavirus

Despite lifted UMD mask mandate, long COVID patients face long road to normalcy

While experts say removing mask mandates may not affect all long COVID-19 patients, those with respiratory long COVID-19 symptoms could be at high risk from the changes.

Olivia Nicholson
September 12, 2022

UMD employees share frustration with removal of mask mandate

The university's mask mandate has been lifted since Aug. 29.

Parker Leipzig
September 9, 2022

All UMD community members are eligible for COVID-19 booster shot

The health center is offering Pfizer boosters.

Abigail Russ
November 2, 2021

Prince George’s County extends indoor mask mandate to December

The county executive can amend or terminate the mandate at an earlier date.

Shreya Vuttaluru
October 27, 2021

Some UMD students report inconsistent contact tracing in dorms

Despite the HEAL Line contact tracing the UMD community, some students report inconsistencies when it comes to the dorms.

Freelance Reporter
October 24, 2021

UMD students with long-haul COVID-19 symptoms struggle adjusting to in-person semester

With lasting symptoms, watching others return to pre-pandemic routines has summoned feelings of unease and isolation for students with long-haul COVID-19.

Freelance Reporter
October 20, 2021

UMD Red Cross Club holds blood drives during nationwide supply shortage

The club is planning to have three blood drives a semester this school year, as well as fundraisers and charity drives to support the Red Cross.

Lyna Bentahar
October 14, 2021

UMD to offer flu shots starting this week

Some health experts are expecting a surge in flu cases this year.

Abigail Russ
October 11, 2021

UMD students with COVID-19 vaccine exemptions adjust to life with added guidelines

For students who have religious beliefs or medical conditions that prevent them from immediately getting vaccinated, the requirements have brought mixed feelings of ease and stress.

Lyna Bentahar
October 7, 2021

UMD students launch small businesses born out of pandemic hobbies

The return to in-person sales has provided a long-awaited payoff for students who spent months of the pandemic perfecting their handmade crafts.

Hannah Ziegler
October 6, 2021