With the delta variant spreading among unvaccinated individuals and children in particular, private schools and colleges in the Chattanooga area have varying levels of COVID-19 safety protocols and case reporting measures in place.
Sewanee – University of the South has imposed a COVID-19 vaccine requirement for all students and staff, according to an Aug. 26 letter from Vice Chancellor Reuben E. Brigety II.
Religious and medical exemptions must be submitted by Wednesday, according to the letter, and campus community members must be fully vaccinated by Oct 5.
“Failure to provide proof of vaccination status or receive an approved exemption by Oct. 5 will result in a requirement to leave campus for students and will affect employment status for employees. Specific details will be sent separately to individuals who may not have met the vaccination requirement,” the letter said, in part.
The school updates a COVID-19 data dashboard weekly on its website, including vaccination status of students and faculty, along with the number of positive and negative test results for students each week.