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April 5, 2022

Second COVID-19 vaccine booster eligibility (Message to UW Medicine patients)

Based on updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), UW Medicine is now providing second booster doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to all individuals 50 years and older who received their first booster shot at least four months prior.


March 28, 2022

Spring quarter health and wellness reminders (Message to the UW community)

On behalf of the UW Advisory Committee on Communicable Diseases, I’m writing to share some health and wellness reminders to help us all have a healthy and successful start to the spring quarter.


March 14, 2022

Preparing for spring break (Message to UW students)

By continuing to take steps that protect each other’s health while away on spring break, we can help keep each other healthy and reduce the potential for surges in cases when we return for spring quarter.


March 8, 2022

Update on spring quarter classes and changes to UW mask policies (Message to UW students)

As we near the end of winter quarter, we want to let you know that spring quarter classes and experiences will again be held largely in person and to also update you on changes in UW mask policies.


Update on spring quarter classes, operations and mask policies (Message to instructors and personnel)

With the improved health situation, spring quarter classes, experiences and services will again be held largely in person and we will also be updating the UW’s mask policies.


February 25, 2022

COVID-19 testing, vaccines and treatments update (Message to UW Medicine patients)

We are pleased to share with you updates on UW Medicine’s COVID-19 testing, vaccinations and boosters as well as information about therapeutics (treatments) that we are now offering to individuals who are immunocompromised or at-risk for progressing to severe COVID-19.


February 22, 2022

Updates to UW policies on masks at outdoor events, vaccine verification at venues (Message to the UW community)

In line with recent state and local actions, the UW is changing its policies on masks at outdoor events and vaccine verification at events and venues.


February 18, 2022

Updates on surgeries, procedures and hospital visitation (Message to UW Medicine patients)

As the numbers of COVID-19 positive inpatients in our hospitals decline, UW Medicine is cautiously optimistic that this trend will continue so we can resume normal operations. We are, however, continuing to take precautions to keep our patients, staff, and visitors as safe as possible. For this reason, when the state and King County lift masking mandates and discontinue the need to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test entering certain venues, our hospitals and clinics will continue these restrictions.


February 9, 2022

Vaccine booster requirement for UW Medicine employees except those in non-clinical roles in the School of Medicine (Message to UW Medicine personnel)

In our ongoing effort to create a safer environment for our patients, visitors, and staff, and based on the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), UW Medicine is requiring that all employees – except for those in non-clinical roles in the School of Medicine – receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot or complete a declination process by Friday, March 4, 2022.


February 7, 2022

Accommodations and flexibility for students (Message to Seattle campus deans and chairs)

We’ve been receiving some feedback from both instructors and students that there is some confusion about the kinds of “accommodations” instructors are expected to make if a student is unable to come to a class that is being taught primarily in person. We’re writing to provide clarity on those expectations, understanding that you are already managing many of these situations on a case-by-case basis based on the needs of specific programs and courses.



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