January 4, 2022
Clarification on non-urgent surgeries and procedures | Testing for COVID-19 (Message to UW Medicine patients)
We have additional guidance regarding UW Medicine’s decision to postpone some non-urgent surgeries and procedures due to the rapid increase in COVID-19 cases in the community. As we stated in our announcement on December 31, our physicians and operational teams are reviewing each case and will only reschedule those that are impacted by either staffing or hospital bed capacity and can safely be postponed to a later date.
January 3, 2022
The UW plans to resume largely in-person instruction Jan. 10 (Message to UW students and personnel)
We hope you had a joyful and restorative winter break that enabled you to recharge for the coming year. We’re writing to confirm that after this week of mostly online classes the University plans to resume largely in-person instruction on Monday, Jan. 10, as well as to share our plans for managing through the disruptions that the Omicron variant is causing.
December 31, 2021
Important changes at UW Medicine (Message to UW Medicine patients)
UW Medicine’s goal is to create a safe environment for our patients, staff and visitors. With the number of COVID-19 cases continuing to rise in the community, we are taking a variety of steps to maintain our ability to safely care for our patients.
December 23, 2021
Omicron, holiday celebrations, winter weather (Message to UW Medicine patients)
With COVID-19 cases rapidly increasing due to the Omicron variant, we are hearing many questions about how to celebrate the holidays safely. Our Pacific Northwest winter is also starting with a forecast for snow and freezing temperatures in the next week.
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…
