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COVID-19 information for students and employees

University Health Services continues to maintain disease surveillance for COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses to monitor trends and provide timely campus updates and guidance as needed.

Review the current CDC guidance about what to do if you are sick. Wear a high-quality mask if you need to be around others at home or in public.

  • If you experience upper respiratory symptoms, such as a cough, sore throat, or stuffy nose, stay home and test for COVID-19 using an at-home antigen test kit.
  • If you were exposed to COVID-19, follow CDC guidance following a COVID-19 exposure.
  • If you test positive for COVID-19, isolate yourself from other members of your residence. Follow CDC guidance on isolation duration and testing.

Prevent disease spread

  • Wash your hands frequently, especially after using the restroom and before and after eating.
  • Wipe down surfaces often including door knobs, counter tops, and other high-contact locations.
  • Wear a high-quality mask while around others inside your home or indoors public spaces.

Testing

Test for COVID-19 using an at-home antigen test and review the current CDC testing guidance.

  • Starting Monday, September 25, covid.gov/tests will revive its program of offering Americans four free COVID tests through the mail.
  • Test kits are available for purchase at local pharmacies and retailers. Health insurers may cover the costs for antigen test kits. Check with your insurer for the most up-to-date information for your specific plan and confirm coverage before purchasing tests.
  • If you test positive for COVID-19, isolate yourself from other members of your residence. Follow CDC guidance on isolation duration and testing.

 

Vaccines

All members of our campus community are encouraged to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. Vaccination is a highly effective way to prevent illness or limit the severity of illness.

  • The FDA and CDC have approved and provided guidance for the updated COVID-19 vaccine. 
  • Our university remains committed to providing access to vaccines that prevent the spread of communicable disease – including COVID-19. UHS is working to acquire the updated COVID-19 vaccine and expects to make it available in the coming weeks to students and employees at the campus flu vaccine clinics. 
  • As soon as the COVID-19 vaccine is available at UW-Madison, UHS will update students and employees.

Students and employees who receive COVID-19 vaccination off campus are encouraged to upload their information to MyUHS.

COVID-19 vaccine appointment registration will be available soon.

October

October 5 Gordon Dining & Event Center, Overture Room 9 am – 5 pm
October 6 Gordon Dining & Event Center, Overture Room 9 am – 5 pm
October 9 Union South, Varsity Hall I & II 8 am – 5 pm
October 10 The Bakke, Courts 1 & 2 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
October 17 Waisman Center, Wiley breakout space 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
October 18 The Nick, Courts 1 & 2 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
October 26 WI Energy Institute, Room 1115 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
October 27 WI Energy Institute, Room 1115 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
October 31 HSLC Atrium 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

November

November 1 The Bakke, Courts 1 & 2 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
November 7 Grainger Hall, Room 1266 8 am – 4:30 pm
November 8 Grainger Hall, Room 1266 8 am – 4:30 pm
November 16 The Nick, Courts 1 & 2 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
November 28 Gordon Dining & Event Center, Overture Room 9 am – 5 pm
November 29 Gordon Dining & Event Center, Overture Room 9 am – 5 pm

December

December 5 Student Activity Center, 4th floor Caucus Room 9 am – 5 pm
December 6 Student Activity Center, 4th floor Caucus Room 9 am – 5 pm
December 7 Student Activity Center, 4th floor Caucus Room 9 am – 5 pm

When to seek care

If students have questions about recovering from home or when to seek care for symptoms, they are encouraged to call UHS at 608-265-5600 to speak with a nurse.

Students should seek emergency care if they experience any of the following serious symptoms:

  • Trouble breathing
  • Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
  • New confusion
  • Inability to wake or stay awake
  • Pale, gray, or blue-colored skin, lips, or nail beds, depending on skin tone

Questions?

Students

Call UHS at 608-265-5600 (option 1) or send a secure message to your provider in MyUHS.

Employees

Contact your primary care provider for questions about COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses.