Undergraduate residential student isolation plan changes
In a message sent to undergraduate residential students on April 15, details were shared about temporary additional isolation measures to supplement the University’s existing isolation plans. Current isolation protocols can…
Face mask mandate reinstated on University campuses
In response to a current spike in COVID infections on campus, and in order to get everyone over the finish line of the spring semester, the University has decided, effective…
University puts vaccine booster requirement on hold
As we look forward to spring and hopefully to emerging from two years of COVID-19 restrictions, the disease continues to behave in unpredictable ways. Hospitalization rates for the disease in…
Encouraging face mask usage
See the latest face mask updates and FAQs The current rate of COVID positive cases among students on River Campus is trending higher than we’d like relative both to other…
COVID self-test kits still available to students
Prior to spring break, University Health Service (UHS) provided each full-time undergraduate and graduate student who is part of the Student Health Program with a COVID self-test kit (two per box) to…
For students: COVID test and face mask availability prior to spring break
University Health Service (UHS) will be distributing COVID-19 self-test kits and masks to students at various locations across campus prior to spring break. The kits and masks are covered by…
Update on healthcare faculty and staff booster requirement
For faculty and staff who are in roles covered by the New York healthcare worker vaccine mandate, the New York State Department of Health will no longer enforce the COVID-19…
February 8, 2022: COVID-19 update from Michael Apostolakos
About this series Michael Apostolakos, chief medical officer at Strong Memorial Hospital, has been at the forefront of treating, monitoring, and communicating about COVID-19 in the greater Rochester community since…
February 1, 2022: COVID-19 update from Michael Apostolakos
About this series Michael Apostolakos, chief medical officer at Strong Memorial Hospital, has been at the forefront of treating, monitoring, and communicating about COVID-19 in the greater Rochester community since…
COVID self-test kits being distributed to students
The University is providing each full-time undergraduate and graduate student who is part of the Student Health Program with a COVID self-test kit to use when they wish. Each kit…