On Thursday afternoon, the CDC announced that fully vaccinated individuals may resume indoor and outdoor activities without wearing a mask or physically distancing in most settings. Following that announcement, the PA Department of Health announced their masking order would be updated to reflect the guidelines provided by the CDC.

While these are important developments with which to familiarize ourselves, we must remember that the majority of our community is composed of students under the age of 12 who are not fully vaccinated and will not be fully vaccinated before the end of the year. The PA Department of Education is cognizant of the vulnerability of this young population; for this reason, they have indicated that masking and physical distancing should remain in place in schools and on school buses for the duration of the school year.

At Moravian Academy, the health and safety of our entire community remain a priority. Our mask and physical distancing policies remain unchanged and in effect through the end of the school year. This applies to events on campus, including Country Fair this weekend. We appreciate your continued commitment to the health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff. 

Vaccine Access Information

The Pfizer vaccine has now been approved by the FDA and CDC for use with children ages 12-15 and local hospitals and other vaccine providers have opened the door to vaccinations for younger students. Below you can find some local resources in the event you would like to have your child vaccinated. If your child does receive the Pfizer vaccine, please send a copy of their vaccination card to your campus nurse, Toni Woods Maignan - Downtown Campus or Coleen Kenyon - Merle-Smith Campus. Students who are fully vaccinated are not required to quarantine following exposure to a positive case of Covid-19.

St. Luke’s University Health Network offers multiple convenient ways for you to schedule an appointment:

• Sign in or sign up for St. Luke’s MyChart
• Call 1-866-STLUKES (785-8537), option 7
• Call your St. Luke’s primary care provider or pediatrician
• Text the word “Vaccine” to 23762
• Their hospital-based locations also offer convenient walk-in hours – no appointment needed.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is also offering the vaccine to all people ages 12 and over.:

• Schedule an appointment through their website or via their MyLVHN portal.

• Call 833-584-6283 (833-LVHN-CVD). The COVID-19 Vaccine Hotline is open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Walk-ins accepted at the following LVHN COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics:
  COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic–Northampton Crossings
  COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic–Pocono
  COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic–Hazleton
  COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic–Schuylkill
  COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic–MacArthur Road
  In addition to these, LVHN will offer no-appointment drive-through COVID vaccinations at Dorney Park on May 12.

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for Parents & Students Ages 12+
(You must have an appointment and a parent must be present for the child's vaccine)

Wind Creek Event Center
May 15th 10 AM-12 PM

May 20th 1 - 6 PM