If you believe you have had close contact with someone with COVID-19—usually defined as being within 6 feet for 15 minutes or longer with someone infected with the virus—but have not yet heard from a …
Quarantine
I’m an employee and need to travel. Do I need to quarantine when I return?
UW–Madison employees who have a travel exemption or need to travel are encouraged to monitor for symptoms upon return. If you have a known exposure to COVID-19, you should self-quarantine and test on interval during …
What if I miss class because I’m in isolation/quarantine and my badge is “building access denied”?
While students are not required to disclose to their instructors if they test positive for COVID-19, students are encouraged to communicate with their instructors if they need flexibility with assignments or coursework. Supporting students’ academic …
If I am in class or at work and receive a notification that I’ve tested positive for COVID-19, 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. If you are awaiting a test result and …
I have been alerted to an exposure through the Safer Badgers app. What should I do?
If you have been notified of an exposure through the Safer Badgers app, the app will give you instructions on how to proceed. You will be instructed to get a UW–Madison COVID-19 test. Your Badger …
What about isolation/quarantine for students living off-campus?
Neither the campus nor Public Health Madison Dane County (PHMDC) has the capacity to provide quarantine/isolation spaces for students who are not living in University Housing. We recommend that these students speak with their roommates …