{"id":152500,"date":"2021-12-01T11:46:16","date_gmt":"2021-12-01T21:46:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=152500"},"modified":"2021-12-01T11:46:16","modified_gmt":"2021-12-01T21:46:16","slug":"full-capacity-on-uh-manoa-campus-moving-into-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2021\/12\/01\/full-capacity-on-uh-manoa-campus-moving-into-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Full capacity on UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa campus moving into 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading time: <\/span> 3<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>

\"Aerial<\/p>\n

This message was shared with the students, faculty and staff of the University of Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> at M\u0101noa on Dec 1, 2021.<\/em><\/p>\n

Aloha UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa students, faculty, and staff,<\/p>\n

As referenced in President Lassner\u2019s message today, the M\u0101noa campus will move to full capacity for operations in January. We had previously announced on October 11, that we would open to full capacity in classrooms, labs, and other learning spaces as well as offices and meeting rooms.<\/p>\n

The recent changes in the State and Honolulu County restrictions related to COVID-19, supports our direction and gives us the opportunity to make changes at UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa that could become effective starting today, December 1. Spaces that previously had restricted capacity to allow for physical distancing will now be allowed to operate at full capacity. However, it is important to note that some operations will need to increase staff in order to provide expanded services, which may take some time.<\/p>\n

Other COVID-19 prevention measures such as wearing face masks indoors and being compliant with LumiSight UH<\/abbr> are still required to help keep our campus and the larger community safe. You may have heard or read about the emergence of the Omicron (B.1.1.529) Variant Of Concern<\/a> in other countries and the U.S. The CDC<\/abbr> and our health leaders across the state are closely monitoring this evolving situation. As international travel to and from Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> continues to increase, we must not let our guard down. Mahalo for your continued efforts to keep us all safe.<\/p>\n

Full-capacity spaces<\/h2>\n

Effective December 1, additional locations such as dining halls, the Warrior Rec Center, theatres, museums and public gatherings can begin to move to full capacity. There will be some locations that will continue limited operations through the end of the calendar year, such as Paradise Palms and the Bookstore. Please check with the facility that you are interested in using as it may have to make staffing adjustments before fully opening.<\/p>\n

Face masks required indoors<\/h2>\n

UH<\/abbr> continues to require that individuals wear face masks when indoors. If you are outdoors you will not be required to wear a mask, but we encourage you to do so when in close proximity to others.<\/p>\n

Athletic events<\/h2>\n

Our athletic events, which were already cleared for full capacity, will now include open concessions. However, we need to maintain safety precautions because of the increased risk of transmitting virus\u2014crowded spaces, yelling\/shouting, and not wearing a mask when eating or drinking.<\/p>\n