Updated: March 6, 2020 at 8:43 a.m.
Update – 03/06/2020: As a way to increase precautionary health measures, such as social distancing, and ensure the successful conclusion of the quarter for UW students on all of our campuses, as of March 9, 2020, classes and finals will not be held in person for the remainder of winter quarter, which ends March 20. Our campuses will remain open to serve all those who rely on our services, including hospitals and clinics, dining services, residence halls, and recreation and athletics facilities. Husky athletics events will proceed as scheduled. We plan to resume normal class operations when spring quarter begins March 30, pending public health guidance.
Please see the relevant FAQs below and messages to the UW community in the “Recent Messages” section of this page for more information.
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The University of Washington continues to take appropriate actions related to the outbreak of respiratory illness caused by the novel (new) coronavirus, which was first detected in China and is now present in a number of countries, including the United States. Individuals in Washington State have been diagnosed with COVID-19, the illness caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
This page is intended to provide information about COVID-19, precautions that are being taken and prevention measures you can take, as well as information on the effects of measures various governments are taking to stem the outbreak.
The University’s Advisory Committee on Communicable Diseases is monitoring the outbreak in coordination with state and local health departments. As of the date above, one member of the UW community – a staff member who works in Roosevelt Commons East, an off-campus building west of the Seattle campus – has been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus. The UW Environmental Health & Safety Department maintains a page with updates on any UW community members who have been or are being screened.
This is an evolving situation, and updates are available from the Washington State Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), including updated Travel Notices for countries with community transmission.
This page is not intended to be all-encompassing and should not be considered to be providing medical or legal advice. In all instances, you should consult with a relevant expert for guidance specific to your circumstances.
Update – 03/06/2020: As a way to increase precautionary health measures, such as social distancing, and ensure the successful conclusion of the quarter for UW students on all of our campuses, as of March 9, 2020, classes and finals will not be held in person for the remainder of winter quarter, which ends March 20. Our campuses will remain open to serve all those who rely on our services, including hospitals and clinics, dining services, residence halls, and recreation and athletics facilities. Husky athletics events will proceed as scheduled. We plan to resume normal class operations when spring quarter begins March 30, pending public health guidance.
Please see the relevant FAQs below and messages to the UW community in the “Recent Messages” section of this page for more information.
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The University of Washington continues to take appropriate actions related to the outbreak of respiratory illness caused by the novel (new) coronavirus, which was first detected in China and is now present in a number of countries, including the United States. Individuals in Washington State have been diagnosed with COVID-19, the illness caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
This page is intended to provide information about COVID-19, precautions that are being taken and prevention measures you can take, as well as information on the effects of measures various governments are taking to stem the outbreak.
The University’s Advisory Committee on Communicable Diseases is monitoring the outbreak in coordination with state and local health departments. As of the date above, one member of the UW community – a staff member who works in Roosevelt Commons East, an off-campus building west of the Seattle campus – has been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus. The UW Environmental Health & Safety Department maintains a page with updates on any UW community members who have been or are being screened.
This is an evolving situation, and updates are available from the Washington State Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), including updated Travel Notices for countries with community transmission.
This page is not intended to be all-encompassing and should not be considered to be providing medical or legal advice. In all instances, you should consult with a relevant expert for guidance specific to your circumstances.