<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3VtxJS_0wForwrF00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3VtxJS_0wForwrF00" width="1336" height="820" ><figcaption>Watkins Health Services has updated its COVID-19 protocols based on advisement from the&nbsp; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention &nbsp;and the&nbsp; Kansas Department of Health and Environment .&nbsp; Kaylan Martin / The Kansan</figcaption></figure>COVID-19 protocols have updated at the University of Kansas. Students who test positive for the virus are now advised to return to normal activities after symptoms have improved for 24 hours, according to Watkins’ website. This applies to students, faculty and staff.Ellen Herman, administrative director at Watkins Health Services (WHS), said that WHS adheres to the guidelines administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Herman said that in order for the protocol to change at the University of Kansas, there would have to be a protocol change to one or both of these organizations.One of the precautions that the Watkins website advises is the usage of masks after you have been diagnosed and feel well enough to return to normal activity.Grace Morenz, a sports management major at KU, said that she gets frustrated by the amount of people who refuse to wear masks even though they are sick.“If you’re sick, don’t come to class, or wear a mask,” Morenz said. “Don’t get other people sick.”Students do not have to wear masks anymore when visiting WHS. Rory Brennan, a junior political science major, said this new development does not bother her and that she will only wear a mask if she feels sick.“If I have to go in there and not wear a mask, I’m not mad,” Brennan said.COVID vaccinations are now available at WHS. Students can schedule an appointment through their patient portal or call WHS at 785-864-9507 to make an appointment.</div></body>

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COVID-19 protocols have updated at the University of Kansas. Students who test positive for the virus are now advised to return to normal activities after symptoms have improved for 24 hours, according to Watkins’ website. This applies to students, faculty and staff. Ellen Herman, administrative director at Watkins Health...