COVID-19 Resources

The resources in this area inform and educate Harvard University personnel and reduce the on-campus risks associated with COVID-19. These resources include guidance documents, fact sheets, operational environmental control procedures (ECP), trainings, and COVID-specific services (e.g., remote workstation evaluations).
In addition to the below frequently accessed featured resources, the document library contains a master list of web-based COVID-19 resources.
Resource additions and updates are tabulated and described in Resource Updates.

This guidance provides relevant and up to date COVID-19 requirements and recommendations for on-campus activity. Visit Activity & Workplace Planning for further information.

Frequently asked questions for Harvard University managers, supervisors, and other personnel seeking technical information on operating during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A collection of procedures designed to reduce the risk of COVID-19 during certain Harvard University operations.

Resources and frequently asked questions related to service contractor management during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Share the Service Contractor Checklist with your service contractors/vendors to inform them of critical COVID-19 safety precautions and safe work practices.

June 21, 2021
Prioritizing/Designating Rooms for Use by Unmasked Occupants: Eating & Drinking
This document has been updated and consolidated to focus guidance on target ventilation, physical distancing, and general room requirements in spaces used for eating and drinking. Certain requirements including time limits, prohibition of talking, and signage have been removed.
June 17, 2021
Update: Harvard University Guidance for On-Campus Activity
This document has been updated with revisions to multiple activity rows within Table 1, including outdoor events, fitness facilities, travel, and official visitors, as well as significant changes to the room and space and designated eating and drinking areas rows.
June 17, 2021
Update: Service Contractor Checklist
This document has been updated to reflect June 2021 changes to state, federal, and Harvard University COVID-19 requirements.
June 4, 2021
Update: Harvard University Guidance for On-Campus Activity
This document has been updated to reflect new Harvard University, Massachusetts, and federal guidance. Information on reopening topics, including face coverings, physical distancing, indoor events, and vaccination, has been updated in the Narrative, Table 1, and Table 2 sections.
June 4, 2021
New: Conforming Activity Distance Requirements
This document provides the minimum physical distances required for certain activities listed in Table 1 of Harvard University Guidance for On-Campus Activity, including performances and rehearsals, fitness centers and club sports.
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