In many cases, contact tracers or medical professionals will advise that you isolate for 10 days starting with the day you took your positive test. Sometimes, based on the conversation you have with a contact …
Faculty and Staff
What is a COVID breakthrough case and does this change our confidence in the vaccines?
Breakthrough cases occur when a person who has been vaccinated against an illness contracts that illness. Breakthrough cases are not unique to the COVID-19 vaccine and are inevitable, given that no vaccine is 100 percent …
How long does it take to get test results?
Individuals should expect to receive their test results within 24 hours, although in some instances results may not be available for up to 72 hours.
Will there be any changes to office layouts based on latest guidance from CDC and OHSA?
The university will continue to adjust its physical distancing requirements to maintain alignment with guidance from the CDC and OSHA.
If I am in class or at work when I receive a positive COVID-19 test result, should I leave immediately?
Yes, if you receive a positive test result, you should leave class or work immediately and follow the isolation instructions provided to you by University Health Services or other public health officials. If you are …
Can a supervisor or manager make work unit plans, changes, or updates based on the vaccine status of the employees in their work unit?
Our campus public health policies, procedures and protocols determine decisions around face covering requirements and physical distancing in the workplace. Supervisors and managers must follow campus public health policies, procedures and protocols and not create …
Is it okay to ask someone I work with if they have been vaccinated?
No. A person’s vaccination status is private, just like any other medical issue or condition, and employees should not be asked to share this information. In general, especially as more people become eligible for vaccination …
Can a supervisor or manager ask an employee whether they have been vaccinated?
No. A person’s vaccination status is private, just like any other medical issue or condition, and employees are not required to share this information with supervisors or managers. There are limited exceptions to this in …