Dr. Chat Bot to pause for Thanksgiving Break, except at Medical Center
From Thursday, November 25, through Sunday, November 28, Dr. Chat Bot will go on pause for non-Medical Center students, faculty, and staff. Instead of using Dr. Chat Bot to report…
COVID-19 vaccine clinics for children ages 5–11
Golisano Children’s Hospital and UR Medicine’s primary care network are offering multiple pediatric vaccine clinics for children aged 5 to 11 years, whether they have a UR Medicine primary care…
Students: COVID-19 self-test kits available for pick-up
University Health Service (UHS) has a limited supply of COVID-19 self-test kits available to students who are currently covered by the mandatory health fee, and who are intending to spend…
University offers guidance on gatherings with food or drink
Update: February 1, 2022 Gathering limits: There are no current limits on the number of individuals who can gather together, but per the face mask policy, everyone must be masked…
COVID-19 vaccination policies for contractors, suppliers, and consultants
Beginning November 15, the University will require that all personnel employed by or affiliated with contractors, suppliers, and consultants, and who perform work indoors on the University’s campuses and properties…
Changes to the University’s COVID-19 testing program
In the continual review of the University’s COVID-19 testing program, the University has revised its employee testing requirements. Effective immediately, employees who have received at least one dose of an approved…
COVID-19 workplace safety plans aim to protect employees
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the University, including the Medical Center, has been focused on the health of faculty and staff by closely following workplace safety guidelines. Recently, both the federal…
UR Medicine releases staff vaccination data, saying hospitals will remain ‘open for business’
As New York’s vaccine mandate takes effect Monday (September 27), the University of Rochester Medical Center reports that 99 percent of professional medical staff and 91 percent of all staff…
COVID-19 tests for employees start the week of September 27
In a follow up to the University’s requirement for all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination, testing will begin the week of September 27 for employees who have received an…
Current vaccination rates among students, faculty, and staff
Update Vaccination rates as of October 12, 2021: 99% of students vaccinated 93% of faculty and staff vaccinated As of September 17, 2021, 99 percent of the total University of…