“Putting the burden on the person means putting the burden on the six-year-old in school to navigate when is best for them to wear a mask,” says Elizabeth Murray, an assistant professor of clinical emergency medicine and of clinical pediatrics, in response to the CDC’s new guidelines eliminating recommendations for social distancing, quarantine, and test-to-stay.
Ignore unknown numbers to protect yourself from ‘vishing’ scams
Phone calls about your car’s extended warranty, winning a free cruise, or offering discounted utility services have a name: vishing. Similar to email phishing, malicious actors try to steal funds and get personal information by pretending to be a trusted company, government agency, or even a close family member. What’s your best defense? University IT advises avoiding answering calls you don’t recognize, even if it looks like a local number. If you answer the phone but become suspicious, don’t answer any questions, hang up immediately, and report the call to the Federal Trade Commission’s FTC Complaint Assistant. Learn more about protecting yourself from scams.
Join Well-U’s Bethany Moran, a dietitian from the lifestyle management team, on Tuesday, August 16, at noon EDT to discuss how to incorporate snacks into your diet that are both nutritious and delicious to help you reach your health goals. Register here for the virtual event.
Whether you are looking for a new housekeeper, need help with the morning school run, or a babysitter to give you a night out, a Care membership can help. Visit Human Resources’ Family Care web page for eligibility criteria and to enroll.
Face masks are optional for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors indoors. Patient care areas, as well as University shuttles and transportation, continue to require masking. A full description of Medical Center masking requirements is available on the URMC Intranet (University network access required).
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