In light of the current status of COVID-19 infection rates, additional guidance pertaining to Vulnerable and High Risk populations has been generated:
Vulnerable and High Risk Populations
This includes children under 12 years of age, unvaccinated individuals, immunocompromised individuals, or anyone at an increased risk of COVID-19 infection (according to CDC guidance: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/index.html). In addition to the stated mask and physical distancing guidance, face shields must be worn if interacting with high-risk or vulnerable populations on campus for research purposes.
Masks must be worn by all and physical distancing practiced during in-person Human Subject Research activities when possible. We ask that you continue to exercise best and safe practices as we move forward.
Please reach out to irb@umd.edu or askresearchadmin@umd.edu with any questions.
