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August 18, 2021
Governor expands vaccine mandate to higher education personnel
Gov. Jay Inslee announced today that personnel at higher education institutions, K-12 schools and childcare providers will be added to his previous order mandating COVID-19 vaccinations as a condition of employment for state employees and health care workers. Under this expanded proclamation, personnel at these institutions, including the University of Washington, must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Oct. 18 if they have not been granted an exemption for a documented medical condition or sincerely held religious belief.
FAQ: What happens when a UW student with in-person classes tests positive for COVID-19?
When a UW student or employee tests positive and reports their status to Environmental Health & Safety, EH&S begins by working with that individual to identify any situations where they have been in close contact with other people within 48 hours of testing (or within 48 hours of developing symptoms).
August 13, 2021
Masks required for all individuals in all UW facilities (Message to UW students and personnel)
In response to the increased spread of the coronavirus in the communities surrounding our campuses and based on updated recommendations from University of Washington health experts, effective Saturday, August 14, the University is reinstating an indoor mask mandate for all individuals, regardless of vaccination status.
August 2, 2021
Masks strongly recommended in UW facilities where they’re not already required (Message to UW students and personnel)
We are now strongly recommending everyone, regardless of vaccination status, wear a mask or other face covering indoors when other people are present and in all public and common areas, such as lobbies, hallways, stairways, restrooms, elevators and shared vehicles. We continue to monitor the situation, and we should all be prepared for the possibility that this will become a mandate if public health requires it.
July 22, 2021
UW Medicine guidance on masking (Message to UW Medicine personnel)
The University of Washington recently announced that face coverings are now optional for fully vaccinated individuals at UW campuses and facilities. For the safety of our patients, staff, students, trainees and faculty, UW Medicine employees are required to continue to mask in all patient care areas, hospitals and clinics consistent with CDC, Washington State Labor and Industries, and public health recommendations.
July 19, 2021
UW Medicine vaccination requirement update (Message to UW Medicine personnel)
For the safety of our patients, visitors and staff, UW Medicine is requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or claim an exemption no later than Friday, September 10. This requirement aligns with UW’s broader campus policy for faculty, other academic personnel, staff, trainees and student employees.
July 7, 2021
Changes to face coverings, vaccination requirements and other COVID-19 updates (Message to UW students and personnel)
Washington state’s continued vaccination progress resulted in the end of many coronavirus-related restrictions on June 30. Today, we are bringing the UW’s policies into alignment with these new regulations and writing to you to highlight key parts of those changes.
June 24, 2021
UW international travel policies updated (Message to employees)
Since March 2020, official international travel has been restricted for the entire UW community. Going forward, international travel rules vary by traveler type and are tied to the Department of State Travel Advisory levels.
June 3, 2021
Requiring vaccinations for UW employees to protect our community (Message to employees)
To protect the health of our community, the University of Washington will require faculty and other academic personnel, staff, student employees, and trainees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by autumn quarter in order to work on our campuses or within our facilities.
May 18, 2021
Guidance on returning to campuses, mask requirement (Message to employees)
Today we’re sharing details on an important part of our return — guidance for what the “post-pandemic” workplace will be like — as well as updates on planning around additional instructional resources and mask and vaccine requirements.
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