Novel coronavirus information

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October 19, 2021

Husky Coronavirus Testing Study updates – Action required (Message to HCT participants)

We are excited to continue to be a testing resource for the University of Washington through at least spring quarter 2022. We have updated the study design; additional details on changes are listed below.


October 11, 2021

FAQ: How can I review my vaccine verification status in Workday?

As autumn quarter continues, we’re highlighting some of the questions and answers in the COVID-19 frequently asked questions of greatest interest to the community. How can I review my vaccine verification status in Workday? Log into Workday from the link at the top of the ISC website. In Workday, select the Cloud icon in the upper right corner, then…


September 21, 2021

University District COVID-19 vaccination, flu shot and community art pop-up Sept. 24

The University of Washington is partnering with the City of Seattle, U District Partnership, Albertsons/Safeway, Amplifier and Facebook to provide a pop-up COVID-19 and flu vaccination clinic on Friday, Sept. 24, in the University District. The vaccinations are available to all, including UW students, faculty, staff, and members of the community.


September 20, 2021

COVID-19 vaccine verification process on UW campuses (Message to UW personnel)

The vaccination verification process is being coordinated at the department/appointing unit level and facilitated by your Workday HR Partner or Academic Partner (“HR/Academic Partner”) or I-9 Coordinator. These are the only roles authorized to verify proof of vaccination.


September 13, 2021

Vaccination exemption request deadline is Sept. 24

The following messages were sent on September 13 to UW campus personnel who had not yet attested to being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or who had previously claimed a medical, religious or philosophical exemption in Workday: Message for staff and student employees Message for faculty and other academic personnel Message to staff and student employees…


September 9, 2021

ACTION REQUIRED: COVID-19 vaccination requirement and exemption process

The following messages were sent to UW campus employees who had not yet attested to being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or who had previously claimed a medical, religious or philosophical exemption in Workday: Message to faculty and other academic personnel Message to staff and student employees Message to faculty and other academic personnel COVID-19 vaccination is…


September 3, 2021

University of Washington vaccination reminder (Message to UW faculty, librarians and other academic personnel)

This message was sent to faculty, librarians and other academic personnel. The guidance below does not apply to campus staff, academic student employees, student workers or medical center staff. Staff and student employees received their own message, as did medical center staff. Dear Faculty, Librarians, and other Academic Personnel, Because a healthy and safe return…


September 2, 2021

IMPORTANT: Vaccination now a condition of employment (Message to UW staff and student employees)

This message was sent to campus staff, academic student employees and campus student workers. The guidance below doesn’t apply to faculty, academic personnel or medical center staff. Faculty, librarians and academic personnel received their own message, as did medical center staff. Good afternoon, Protecting our community requires all of us to do our part. With…


August 31, 2021

Autumn quarter health and safety measures (Message to UW personnel)

We are writing now to share more specific details on the health measures that will be in place for the start of the academic year. These are based on state requirements, recommendations from UW health experts, guidance from our Advisory Committee on Communicable Diseases, and consultations with many faculty experts and Faculty Senate leadership.


August 23, 2021

Dean of Public Health Hilary Godwin on the benefits – and safety – of in-person learning and working

Dean of Public Health Hilary Godwin writes about the benefits of returning to in-person learning, working and community, the safety of doing so and some of what to expect in the year ahead.



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