COVID-19 Health and Safety

Refer to the COVID-19 Cleaning and Disinfection Protocol for COVID-19 prevention requirements.

Additional resources include:

• Electrostatic Sprayers Focus Sheet
• Hand Sanitizer Fire Safety: Safe Handling, Dispensing and Storing
• Safer Cleaning, Sanitizing and Disinfecting Strategies to Reduce and Prevent COVID-19 Transmission

University units can purchase EPA-registered cleaning and disinfectant products approved for use against SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19 illness) at the Creative Communications Safe and Clean Storefront until it closes on 6/30/23. 

Contact EH&S at ehsdept@uw.edu or call 206.543.7262 with questions about cleaning and disinfection procedures.

View the COVID-19 Public Health Flowchart for information on what do to if you test positive, are exposed to someone who tests positive, or have COVID-19 symptoms.  

The University’s COVID-19 response procedures are described on the COVID-19 Case Response page, which covers reporting requirements, case follow-up, notifications, and providing guidance for limiting transmission.

Read the Isolation Guidance to find answers to questions about staying home and away from other people after testing positive or having close contact with an individual who tested positive for COVID-19.

All reports of positive test results received by EH&S among UW community members are reported on the University’s Case and Vaccination Tracking Dashboard page.

Contact the COVID-19 Response and Prevention Team with questions at covidehc@uw.edu.

Refer to the University's COVID-19 Face Covering Policy webpage the review the policy, log of changes, frequently asked questions and additional resources.

University units refer to the COVID-19 Posters and Signage Updates for guidance on the required posters and signage to be posted at building entrances and in common areas of University buildings.

• UW units can download and print posters at no cost from the Stay Healthy, Huskies toolkit, or order printed posters and graphics from the Creative Communications Safe and Clean Storefront until it closes on 6/30/23. Information about accessing the storefront is available from UW Procurement.
• Building coordinators are responsible for the placement of posters at building entrances, near restrooms, in lobbies, in common areas, on bulletin boards, in break rooms, near elevators and at entrances to work areas per the Building Readiness Guidelines.

Caution: When placing posters, be careful to not disturb building materials. The University prohibits the use of nails and other implements that cause damage to walls, doors and other surfaces that may contain lead, asbestos and other regulated building materials.

Visit the Types of COVID-19 Tests webpage for information on the differences between COVID-19 viral diagnostic tests, how to use self-tests and how to get tests.

Visit the University's COVID-19 testing page for a list of no-cost testing options.

View the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy (PDF) and visit the COVID-19 vaccination requirement page for more information.