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Read on for USN Health Team Directors' latest report on COVID-19 cases at 2000 Edgehill.

The Health Team shared a post-Spring Break update with the USN community and sent this letter by email on Sunday, March 20. 

Effective Friday, February 18, University School of Nashville students, faculty, and staff have the option of wearing masks indoors. This decision is informed by the school's Medical Advisory Board and Health Team as the school has reached a 92% vaccination rate among K-12 students and 97% for faculty and staff. Masks remain required for campus visitors. The Health Team also shares USN's masking policy and addresses some specific exceptions to the mask-optional approach when additional care may be required in this document.

Please read carefully for an update from Director Vince Durnan on what to expect next from USN's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s the long-anticipated message on USN shifting to mask optional across the campus. 

USN’s Health Directors share recent coronavirus mitigating efforts from the federal government, a look at local numbers, and what they’re seeing inside the halls of 2000 Edgehill.

Eighth graders are first to reach 100% grade-level vaccination against COVID-19 as overall vaccination rates rise among students. Read more for a breakdown by grade.