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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

February 28, 2022

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

February 18, 2022

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

February 9, 2022

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

February 2, 2022

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

January 28, 2022

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…

Updated guidelines for Dr. Chat Bot

January 26, 2022

Dr. Chat Bot is an online tool to screen for COVID-19 symptoms or to report symptoms. Note: Beginning January 29, 2022, students should use Dr. Chat Bot to report COVID-19…

Guidelines for students unable to delay arrival to campus

January 7, 2022

Updated January 20, 2022 The University is requesting that all incoming students delay their arrival to campus until Saturday, January 29. If you are a student who absolutely cannot delay…

Rettner Hall site reserved for testing unvaccinated employees and students

January 4, 2022

Updated January 4, 2022 The Rettner Hall Caswood testing site is no longer available for symptomatic employee testing. The testing site will only be testing unvaccinated faculty, staff, and students…

Eligible students strongly encouraged to get vaccine booster over winter break

December 9, 2021

UPDATE: On December 23, the University issued updated guidance requiring students to receive the COVID-19 booster ahead of the spring 2022 semester. Read the full announcement now. The below guidance…