What the U is doing:

• Cleaning high-use spaces and high-touch surfaces frequently.
• Using clear plastic barriers at most customer-service counters.
• Providing hand sanitation stations inside main building entrances and near the doors to classrooms and labs.
• Increasing the number of air changes in buildings and using high-efficiency air filters to provide good ventilation.
• Working closely with U of U Health and state officials to ensure we have the latest data and expert advice.

What the U asks you to do:

• Stay home or in your residence hall unit if you have a fever or other symptoms associated with COVID-19.
• Fill out a self-reporting form if you have COVID-19 symptoms, are being tested for the disease because of symptoms, or have had exposure to someone who is positive for COVID-19/been diagnosed with the disease.
• Treat each other with respect and kindness during this unprecedented and challenging time.
• Get a vaccination to protect yourself from the virus.

• The university is asking students, faculty, and staff to stay home if they are sick. Additionally, follow university employee exposure guidance. Symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, chills, new or worsening chronic cough, runny nose, sore throat, new loss of taste or smell, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, headache, muscle/body aches, or difficulty breathing/shortness of breath.
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• You should only come to campus if ALL of the following are true:
  • At least 10 days have passed since your symptoms first appeared.
  • You do not have any other flu-like symptoms (for example, cough, or shortness of breath).
  • You have had no fever for at least 24 hours (that is one full day of no fever without the use of medicine that reduces fevers).
  • You have not had contact with anyone who is COVID positive (including the five days before they were positive) for 14 days.

The university will continue providing free, weekly asymptomatic COVID-19 testing and a vaccination clinic on campus throughout the summer. Vaccinations are available for all members of the community (including friends and family of university faculty, staff and students) and can be scheduled online.

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick. https://coronavirus.utah.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/11/Masking-Guideline-May-2021-FINAL.pdf
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after you have been in a public place or after blowing your nose, coughing, sneezing, or touching your face. If soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry. Avoid touching your face, eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or the inside of your elbow (if you don’t have a tissue) when coughing or sneezing. Used tissues should be disposed of in the trash. You should immediately wash your hands or exposed elbow with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and objects daily. Wipe down tables, workstations, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, telephones, cellphones, keyboards, etc. Items such as keyboards and mice can be sanitized with 70% alcohol wipes to avoid damaging electronics.
• Avoid using someone else’s equipment. Don’t use other individuals’ phones, desks, offices, work tools, and equipment when possible. Clean and disinfect them before and after use.
• Monitor your health daily. Watch for fever, cough, shortness of breath, or other symptoms of COVID-19. Take your temperature if you develop symptoms.

COVID - 19 SYMPTOMS

Considering what is in the best interest of the University’s strategic goals is management’s top priority. In making telecommuting decisions, managers are encouraged to try to find a balance between what is in the best interest of the University and individual employee desires. For more information visit Human Resources work reimagined website. You also can view a town hall on telecommuting and other issues here.