Coronavirus (COVID-19) Employee Guidance

UTHSC personnel and visitors are expected to comply with public health guidelines for the management of COVID-19 issued by federal, state, and local public health agencies. Guidelines as applicable to UTHSC personnel on campus are summarized below.   

1. Staying at home while sick, getting tested, and wearing a well-fitting mask remain effective measures for protection against COVID-19.

2. Vaccination: Personnel are encouraged to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and to stay up-to-date with boosters as recommended by the CDC. Information regarding vaccinations is available from the CDC.  

3. Individuals experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 (Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 2020) or other potentially transmissible illness should not come to campus and are encouraged to stay at home.  

4. If you have symptoms or have tested positive, notify your supervisor or direct report. Refer to CDC’s Updated Respiratory Virus Guidance for recommendations on isolation and when to resume normal activities.  You may also call University Health Services for situation specific guidance on isolation and return to work recommendations.

 

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COVID-19 Vaccinations

UHS is no longer providing COVID-19 vaccinations. To locate COVID-19 vaccine near you, please visit https://www.vaccines.gov/.

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Please remember to practice proper hand hygiene and cover your coughs and sneezes. 

All employees are encouraged to get tested if they have had a close contact or suspect exposure and develop symptoms or have symptoms of COVID-19. For more information refer to CDC Updated Respiratory Virus Guidance: What to Do When You Are Sick.

 

Thank you for your cooperation as we all work together to ensure the health and safety of our campus!