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</b></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;" class="">Todd Holmes <<a href="mailto:tholmes@mit.edu" class="">tholmes@mit.edu</a>><br class="">
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<span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);" class=""><b class="">Date:
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="">Dear Administrators for Graduate Students, Undergraduates and AO/FOs,<o:p class=""></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="">How are you? I am asking<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="">you to forward the following message to the students in your department/program as soon as possible.
This was prompted in a discussion with the Vice Chancellor earlier today. As you may know, I am responsible for the International Safety and Security program and I estimate we may have about 350 students overseas on various programs. Domestically there may
be a few dozen on MIT-related travel. This message focuses on international travel. Thank you for your assistance in sharing this message.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="" class="">Dear MIT Community Members<o:p class=""></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="" class="">I’d like to make you aware of some information and guidance as you plan to travel internationally during the IAP period. <o:p class=""></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="" class="">The current data on Omicron shows cases double every two days. This creates a very dynamic challenge for travel as things may change quickly. Please ensure you registered in the Institute Registry (<a href="http://travel.mit.edu/" title="http://travel.mit.edu/" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193); text-decoration: underline;" class=""><span style="color: rgb(149, 79, 114);" class="">travel.mit.edu</span></a>),
and follow /subscribe to U.S. Embassy alerts via the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (<a href="http://step.state.gov/" title="http://step.state.gov/" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193); text-decoration: underline;" class=""><span style="color: rgb(149, 79, 114);" class="">STEP.state.gov</span></a>).
Each embassy has a<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/COVID-19-Country-Specific-Information.html" title="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/COVID-19-Country-Specific-Information.html" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193); text-decoration: underline;" class=""><span style="color: rgb(149, 79, 114);" class="">Covid-19
Information page</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>to check. Also, as a reminder, you can contact International SOS (<a href="http://www.internationalsos.com/" title="http://www.internationalsos.com/" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193); text-decoration: underline;" class=""><span style="color: rgb(149, 79, 114);" class="">www.internationalsos.com</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>–
membership number 11BSGC000066) for information and guidance/assistance as well 24/7. I strongly urge you to download the app on your phone (<a href="http://app.internationalsos.com/" title="http://app.internationalsos.com/" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193); text-decoration: underline;" class=""><span style="color: rgb(149, 79, 114);" class="">app.internationalsos.com</span></a>)
and subscribe to the country alerts. Contact International SOS initially, they will advise, can activate assistance, and will reach out to me or my response team members 24/7 in serious situations. <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p class=""></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="" class="">If you test positive outside the US, you will not be able to return until completing isolation in your country of travel. This is the risk that you need to pay attention to – since it may impact the start of your spring semester or IAP
classes. By contacting International SOS overseas, we would have them medically monitor you remotely. You may decide not to go on the trip, which is fine. Discuss this with your program administrator or person who approved / arranged your travel. If you test
positive after you return, the MIT Covid response processes are followed to support you and protect our community.</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;" class=""> </span><span style="" class=""><o:p class=""></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="">Regards,<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p class=""></o:p></span></div>
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<b class=""><span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="">Todd Holmes</span></b><span style="font-size: 11pt;" class=""><o:p class=""></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="">Program Manager, <b class="">International Safety & Security </b><o:p class=""></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="">Cambridge, MA 02139<o:p class=""></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="">landline: +16173247696 | email: <a href="mailto:tholmes@mit.edu" title="mailto:tholmes@mit.edu" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193); text-decoration: underline;" class=""><span style="color: purple;" class="">tholmes@mit.edu</span></a> <o:p class=""></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; color: red;" class="">For the MIT community, please refer to the MIT </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;" class=""><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__now.mit.edu_policies_mit-2Dtravel-2Dpolicy_&d=DwMFaQ&c=HewDBbpecYK86KWBb8Fx0DnzxvObmqf6JAhppYEfnqk&r=6lLab3wq5uE4XEENaiyGqQTtDZ_fT_rhCy2r5oyopCi6Amfsy86CqThkzXjJQ_XV&m=0EOhhoL5ZmWnWFCyTis5QGrDuKMTJCdcM2GS_gfusxQ&s=j1kCdCuRrDU2vzN7YO8YneHemijPaxwx7i_GXslrspc&e=" title="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__now.mit.edu_policies_mit-2Dtravel-2Dpolicy_&d=DwMFaQ&c=HewDBbpecYK86KWBb8Fx0DnzxvObmqf6JAhppYEfnqk&r=6lLab3wq5uE4XEENaiyGqQTtDZ_fT_rhCy2r5oyopCi6Amfsy86CqThkzXjJQ_XV&m=0EOhhoL5ZmWnWFCyTis5QGrDuKMTJCdcM2" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193); text-decoration: underline;" class=""><span style="color: purple;" class="">Travel
Policy</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: red;" class=""> regarding travel due to Covid-19. It is strongly encouraged to review the<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/international-travel/index.html" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193); text-decoration: underline;" class=""><span style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);" class="">CDC
Information for international travel</span></a>.</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(33, 33, 33);" class=""><o:p class=""></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;" class="">Please note that for medical or security assistance abroad, you may contact (collect) International SOS at +1 (215) 942-8478 or <a href="http://app.internationalsos.com/" title="http://app.internationalsos.com/" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193); text-decoration: underline;" class=""><span style="color: purple;" class="">download
the Assistance App</span></a> (or <a href="http://learn.internationalsos.com/LP=6835" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193); text-decoration: underline;" class=""><span style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);" class="">update</span></a> if you are a current user) for one-touch
routine or emergency assistance worldwide for travel, health and security information. Review how <a href="https://www.internationalsos.com/elearning/comprehensive/index.html?lang=eng" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193); text-decoration: underline;" class=""><span style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);" class="">International
SOS benefits</span></a> work for you.</span></div>
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