Updated March 28, 2022 at 2:14 p.m.
Please help limit the spread of COVID-19 by following the guidance in the UW’s COVID-19 Public Health Requirements and Guidance Flowchart, which is described below.
UW Medicine medical facility personnel (including trainees/students) follow UW Medicine protocols.
If you tested positive for COVID-19:
Peter W. Johnson, PhD, Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, gave a presentation on Creating a Work or Home-based Ergonomic Workspace.
Mold growth can occur in cold rooms when ambient humidity is high, where there is poor ventilation, insulation failure, or when wood, cardboard, and other porous materials that can grow mold are stored in the room. Prevent mold growth in cold rooms by controlling moisture and removing materials contributing to mold growth.
The COVID-19 Prevention for Building Maintenance guidelines supplement the UW COVID-19 Prevention Plan for the Workplace requirements that specifically address hazards associated with University maintenance and repair activities.
The Sample COVID-19 Close Contact Notification (Word) represents a sample of the types of notifications that are sent to UW community members who are close contacts of individuals who test positive for COVID-19.
For more information, visit the COVID-19 Case Response page.
The Sample COVID-19 Classroom Notification (Word) represents a sample of the types of notifications that are sent to UW community members who are close contacts of individuals who test positive for COVID-19.
Visit the COVID-19 Case Response webpage for more information.
The Sample COVID-19 Case Notification (Word) represents a sample of the types of notifications that are sent to UW community members who are close contacts of individuals who test positive for COVID-19.
For more information, visit the COVID-19 Case Response page.
The Environmental Health & Safety Department (EH&S), in coordination with local and state public health agencies, responds to suspected and confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the UW community and takes action to prevent further transmission. EH&S fullfills the University's public health responsibilities for COVID-19 case response, including contact tracing.
These videos assist with training new EH&S contact tracers.
Updated January 18, 2022
The COVID-19 Response and Prevention Team in the UW Environmental Health & Safety Department (EH&S), in coordination with local and state public health agencies, responds to cases of COVID-19 in the UW community and acts to prevent further transmission.
The public health response activities include a risk assessment, guidance for self-isolation, notifications, and contact tracing.
