Updated: May 29, 2020 at 9:41 a.m.
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Staying safe as we plan for the future
We can save lives and stop COVID-19 if each of us does our part. The University of Washington is following physical distancing directives from state and local governments as part of the collective effort to combat this disease.
Two task forces are developing plans for how we can safely return to in-person learning and for how more employees can safely return to in-person work once public health guidelines allow it. At this time, only employees designated as critical can be working in-person and only at the direction of their supervisor. EH&S maintains health and safety guidance for UW employees supporting critical operations.
If you are sick, you must stay home and if you have COVID-19 symptoms, or if your health provider confirms or suspects COVID-19, please notify the UW Environmental Health & Safety Employee Health Center. This will enable them to uphold their public health responsibility to follow up with people who may be at risk. EH&S can also help facilitate COVID-19 testing for UW employees. UW Medicine employees should contact their Employee Health Services office. Additional details and contact information are on the FAQ page.
Back to School
The UW is planning to be back this fall for in-person instruction and expects to provide specific details in late June to early July.
Back to the Workplace
Learn more about the task force working on how to safely bring more employees back to the UW’s campuses.
FAQ
Read answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about COVID-19 and the UW’s response.
Stay Healthy, Huskies
Find resources including posters, signage and graphics that you can use to support the fight against COVID-19.
From developing treatments and caring for patients to researching the virus and combating misinformation, UW faculty, staff and students play an integral role in the global response to COVID-19.