Confirmed Cases of COVID-19

We are committed to protecting the safety of our University community and our broader Rochester community. The University has a legal responsibility to notify the campus community when something has occurred that raises safety or security concerns.

A new dashboard will soon be available here that provides additional data on the University’s COVID-19 status. The new dashboard will align with New York State’s new online COVID-19 database, and include cases from the University’s Medical Center (not previously listed here), providing a consistent snapshot of the status of COVID-19 throughout all of our campuses.

In the meantime, the information below provides information we are permitted to release.

Tuesday, September 22

No new positive COVID-19 cases today among students or employees
5 positive COVID-19 cases out of 3,945 students tested (*5,315 total tests) since August 1.
0.1% positivity overall rate
0 positive COVID cases over 14 day period beginning September 12 (per New York State reporting requirements)

*Total tests includes students who have been tested more than once, either through surveillance testing or another request or need to be tested again.

This list is updated within hours of the University becoming aware of a positive case, either through testing or self reporting. Students who test positive are promptly moved to isolation housing on campus or isolate at home. The contact tracing process begins immediately in coordination with the Monroe County Health Department, with confirmed exposures being required to quarantine.

Archive: Confirmed COVID-19 cases from February 2020 to August 1:

In total there were five staff members and four students at the University (excluding the Medical Center) who self-reported to University Health Service (UHS) that they had tested positive for COVID-19.

Find out what to do if you or a close contact have symptoms or think you may have been exposed

Below is a checklist of steps to take. This guidance is consistent with the best available public health advice and applies to employees and students, with the exception of those who work at the Medical Center, for which there is separate guidance.

If a classmate or colleague is tested for COVID-19:

The person being tested will isolate. Current CDC guidance says that unless you have recently spent more than 15 minutes in close contact (within 6 feet) with this person, you shouldn’t need to be concerned about contracting COVID-19 from them.
If you have spent more than 15 minutes with the individual being tested, you should call UHS at (585) 275-2662 for further guidance. You may be required to self-quarantine. If you become symptomatic, call your primary care physician or UHS.
Your department head or an administrator should contact University Facilities at (585) 273-4567 to arrange proper cleaning and sanitization of the office or living spaces where you and your friend/colleague are based. University Facilities is prepared for these requests and is equipped to perform these types of cleanings.
Try to stay calm and wait for the results of the individual’s COVID-19 test to come back.

If you are concerned you have been exposed to the coronavirus:

All University faculty members, post-docs, trainees, and staff should call their primary care provider (PCP). Your PCP knows your medical history and can provide the most informed guidance. If you do not have a primary care provider, please call (888) 928-0011 for guidance.

All University students should call UHS at (585) 275-2662 to discuss your personal circumstances. Health care providers there are in the best position to guide you on your next steps. Note: When calling UHS, please be patient with the process. UHS staff members are taking all of the calls, but the volume of callers may be high.

For your safety and for the safety of medical professionals and their other patients, please call before you visit any medical office.

Remember to keep up the habits that help prevent COVID-19 infection and keep the community healthy:

Maintain social distancing—putting 6 feet of space between you and others in your daily interactions.
Clean hands frequently with soap and water (wash for at least 20 seconds) or alcohol-based sanitizer.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
Stay hydrated and get plenty of rest.
Commit to following health and safety guidelines.
As required, complete the Dr. Chat Bot symptom screening tool every day prior to arriving on campus. For the health of all University community members, everyone must act responsibly and honestly when filling out Dr. Chat Bot.

If you would like to discuss your concerns with someone, there are many resources at the University available to you.

Our commitment to privacy

We will make every effort to keep faculty, students, and staff up-to-date about COVID-19 cases, but as an educational and medical institution, we are obligated to protect the privacy of each individual who is part of our University community. We ask that all members of that community do the same.

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