February 9, 2021
UK coronavirus variant detected at the UW (Message to Seattle students and employees)
This message is being sent to students and employees at the University of Washington’s Seattle campus. Dear UW Community, Genetic sequencing of samples from the Husky Coronavirus Testing program yesterday detected the B.1.1.7 or “UK” variant of the coronavirus in a Seattle campus student’s test from late January. The student is doing well and out…
February 1, 2021
Bothell, Seattle and Tacoma campuses now in Phase 2 of recovery plan
The state of Washington has moved the Puget Sound Region (King, Pierce and Snohomish counties) to Phase 2 of the Healthy Washington – Roadmap to Recovery plan.
January 20, 2021
UW Medicine now scheduling Phase 1B vaccinations (Updated 03/05/21)
UW Medicine is now scheduling vaccinations for individuals who qualify under Phase 1B – Tier 1 of the state’s vaccination plan.
January 19, 2021
The UW’s plans for spring quarter and for returning to campus this fall (Message to Seattle students)
We are writing to share with you the University of Washington’s spring quarter plans for the Seattle campus, as well as our intent to return to in-person instruction this fall.
Spring quarter plans and returning to campus this fall (Message to Seattle employees)
In advance of the spring quarter time schedule being posted this Friday, we are writing to share the plans for the Seattle campus this spring, as well as our intent to return to in-person instruction this fall.
Bothell, Seattle and Tacoma campuses in Phase 1 of state’s recovery plan
With the state of Washington’s transition from the Safe Start plan to the Healthy Washington – Roadmap to Recovery, the University of Washington’s COVID-19 recovery status page has been updated to reflect what activities are allowed under the new plan’s phases and in accordance with the state’s Campus Reopening Guide.
January 6, 2021
Winter 2021 COVID-19 testing for new students (Message to new students)
Husky Coronavirus Testing (HCT) offers voluntary COVID-19 testing for students, faculty and staff, helping prevent single infections from becoming outbreaks. You can enroll at any time and testing is free for you. Your data will be protected, and you will not get in trouble if you test positive.
December 17, 2020
UW Medicine guide to COVID-19 vaccines
UW Medicine has published a page with information on COVID-19 vaccines, which this week began to be administered to healthcare workers at higher risk of infection. The COVID-19 vaccine is not yet available for patients and UW Medicine is not currently scheduling appointments to receive the vaccine. There is no waitlist. President Cauce and leaders…
December 11, 2020
Coming to campus for winter quarter? Plan ahead to get tested (Message to Seattle students on campus for winter quarter)
If you plan to live on campus, take an in-person course and/or live in the Greek community during winter quarter, get a COVID test no more than 72 hours before coming to campus at the start of the quarter or shortly after arriving.
December 10, 2020
COVID-19 safety during the holidays
As autumn quarter comes to a close, the Environmental Health & Safety Department (EH&S) has published a guide for having a happy and healthy holiday season while taking the necessary precautions to minimize the spread of COVID-19.
