Coronavirus
December 22, 2021
Instructional guidance for the first week of winter quarter (Message to UW faculty and academic personnel)
This message was sent to instructors and academic support staff on all three UW campuses. Dear Colleagues, We are writing with instructional guidance to follow up on the message sent earlier regarding the first week of winter quarter. To foster a successful transition to winter quarter, most courses will be offered remotely the first week….
December 21, 2021
Most classes will meet online the first week of winter quarter (Message to UW students and personnel)
To foster a successful start to the winter quarter, during the first week of the quarter — Jan. 3 to 9 — most classes will be held online. Clinical instruction and practicums will still meet in person. Facilities at all three campuses will remain operational during this time — including housing, libraries, advising and student services — and research activities can continue in person. Buildings will remain largely open during work hours.
December 16, 2021
Omicron variant detected at UW; COVID-19 booster strongly recommended (Message to the UW community)
While we are still learning more about the new variant, vaccine boosters have been shown to provide additional protection and we strongly encourage a COVID vaccine booster for everyone who is eligible to receive one.
December 2, 2021
Thank you for your work, and reminders for winter quarter (Message to Seattle campus instructors)
Looking forward, we anticipate that winter quarter will be similar to autumn, with instruction being largely in person, consistent with this policy. And as you prepare for winter quarter, the UW Curriculum Office, in collaboration with the Faculty Council on Academic Standards, has posted syllabus guidelines and resources, including language concerning policies regarding medical notes and religious accommodations.
November 20, 2021
Moderna and Pfizer vaccine boosters available for ages 18+ (Post updated)
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 boosters of the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines — as well as the Johnson & Johnson vaccine — to all patients ages 18 or older.
November 18, 2021
Preventing COVID-19 during travel and gatherings
This message was sent to students, staff, faculty and other academic personnel at the University of Washington’s Bothell and Seattle campuses on behalf of the UW Advisory Committee on Communicable Diseases. A similar message was sent to the UW Tacoma community. Dear UW Community, Even with widespread vaccination levels in our community, travel can create pathways for COVID-19…
November 17, 2021
UW Medicine visitor policy update: Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test
Last month, Harborview Medical Center successfully implemented the first phase of a program to require all inpatient visitors over 12 and those over the age of 18 accompanying outpatient adult patients to show proof of having a COVID-19 vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 3 days of visiting. Effective Monday, December 6, UW Medicine will expand this program to include the two UW Medical Center hospital campuses.
November 3, 2021
FAQ: Are you eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot?
On Nov. 19, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention authorized booster shots for anyone 18 and over,
October 29, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine waitlist now open for children ages 5 to 11
UW Medicine is pleased to announce that it has opened a COVID-19 vaccine appointment waitlist for children ages 5 to 11 in anticipation of new recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) next week.
Student vaccination requirement reminder (Message to instructors and instructional support staff)
This message was sent to instructors, instructional support staff and teaching assistants across the University of Washington. Dear Colleagues: We are writing with a few updates involving the student vaccine documentation process. As you may know, the governor has required students to provide proof of vaccination – or request a medical or religious exemption –…
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