Decision by the US Supreme Court in case argued January 7 may alter view; over 16,000 Covid cases reported in Arizona on January 7, 2022 as Covid surges
On Wednesday, January 5 Yavapai Community College President Lisa Rhine announced the Covid-19 mitigation strategy for the spring semester. There are no mandates for masks or vaccinations for staff, faculty, and students — only recommendations. In her announcement Dr. Rhine stated that “The major change in the new CDC guidance is the reduction of quarantine and isolation times from 10 days to five days. This change is now reflected in the College’s COVID-19 operating manual and safety protocols.”
Dr. Rhine noted that the Community College was “monitoring the discussions currently taking place between the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) and the Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH) regarding workplace safety requirements and will provide updates if there are new requirements that affect the College.” The US Supreme Court heard arguments on Friday, January 7 about OSHA mandates and certain other health mandates. A ruling is expected soon.
The Blog notes that the Arizona Department of Health Services reported on January 8 that there were 16,504 new cases on Thursday, the day before, alone. There were also 88 more deaths, which brings the total death toll for Covid-19 in Arizona to 24,704. Health officials say that most of the present serious Covid cases involve unvaccinated persons.
You may view Dr. Rhine’s announcement at https://www.yc.edu/v6/college-police/covid-19/reentry/.