Dear Parents and Families of La Plata Hall Residents,

Please see the notice below that was emailed to all La Plata hall residents today with updates and reminders regarding the Enhanced Health Precautions currently in place in the residence hall. It is critical that all La Plata Terps continue to stay the course and follow the EHP expectations through Monday, February 15 at 5:00 p.m. and continue to practice 4 Maryland guidelines to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. Thank you for your support in reinforcing these messages!

Dear La Plata Hall Resident,

We are writing regarding LaPlata Hall’s current Enhanced Health Precautions status.  We applaud the many residents who are diligently following the EHP expectations and adhering to the 4 Maryland guidelines of wearing a properly fitted mask, maintaining at least six feet physical distance from others, washing hands frequently, and staying home and away from others when sick.  WE MUST STAY THE COURSE!  Please continue practicing these behaviors even if you have previously tested positive for COVID-19.

End of Enhanced Health Precautions (EHP) - Monday, February 15 at 5:00 p.m.

EHP is scheduled to conclude at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 15. This is two hours earlier than initially planned.  La Plata Hall residents may resume regular activities at that time, including visiting the dining halls, The Stamp, and scheduling RecWell appointments to use the fitness centers.  Guest policy and eating restrictions in lounges and common spaces remain in effect. 

Students currently staying in La Plata Hall

Your compliance with EHP expectations is required and is critical to the health of our community.  Review the previous notification and the list below for reminders of these important public health directives.  Students found in violation of these expectations may face serious administrative or conduct action, including termination of the housing agreement and removal from the residence halls.

Students currently in on-campus Quarantine or Isolation Housing

For those whose quarantine or isolation period is complete on or before February 15, two UMD buses have been scheduled to transport residents from quarantine and isolation (Q/I) housing to La Plata Hall.  The buses will arrive at the Leonardtown Community Center bus stop at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 15, to begin transporting residents to La Plata Hall.

Students who are unable to leave at 5:00 p.m. may still use the regular transportation service by scheduling an appointment through the Leonardtown Service Desk, 301.314.5366.  This service runs through 8:00 p.m.  Dining Services will deliver dinner to those students who cannot depart Q/I housing at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.

Students who left campus for EHP

Your residence hall swipe card access will resume at 5:00 p.m., Monday, February 15.  Please plan your arrival back to campus beginning no earlier than 5:00 p.m.

General COVID-19 Precautions - 4 Maryland

While we are optimistic that EHP is scheduled to conclude on Monday, we all must remain vigilant.  Your responsibilities to your health and to the health and well-being of our community will continue throughout the semester.  As a residence hall student, you must:

• Be tested for COVID-19 every 14 days.  Schedule your next on-campus tests at return.umd.edu so you remain in compliance.
• Monitor your symptoms and complete the daily symptom monitoring online at return.umd.edu each and every day.
• Call the UHC HEAL line at 301-405-4325 if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, if you test positive for COVID-19, or if you have come into close contact with someone who has been sick or tested positive.  
• Practice the 4 Maryland guidelines every day.

Thank you again for your continued patience, support, and adherence to the Enhanced Health Precautions expectations.  Keep up the great work.  We have four more days to limit activities to help stop the spread of the virus!  We can do this, Terps!  We are proud of you.

Enhanced Health Precautions Expectations

Your compliance with the expectations below is essential to the health and safety of our campus community.  You must abide by the following expectations through February 15th at 5:00 p.m.  

• Remain in your residence hall and in your room as much as possible.  Do not leave La Plata Hall other than to pick up your meals at the dining hall during La Plata Hall’s specified hours and locations.
• Wear your mask and visit the community bathroom when it is not being used by more than 2 others.
• Do not gather in the floor lounges and multipurpose rooms. 
• Do not visit RecWell facilities, Stamp, Dining Halls (other than your designated entrance at The Diner), or other public places such as restaurants, shops, etc.
• Do not invite any guests or visitors to your residence hall.
• Do not visit other residence halls to see your friends. Instead, connect with them by phone or virtually via Zoom.
• Use the elevator only when there are just one or two other people in the elevator car with you (maximum of three total people) to maintain physical distancing.s