University Health Services continues to maintain disease surveillance for COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses to monitor trends and provide timely campus updates and guidance as needed.
- If you experience upper respiratory symptoms, such as a cough, sore throat, or stuffy nose, stay home and test for COVID-19 using an at-home antigen test kit.
- If you were exposed to COVID-19, follow the CDC’s respiratory virus guidance.
- If you test positive for COVID-19, review the CDC’s guidance on how to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses when you are sick. Wear a high-quality mask if you need to be around others at home or in public.
Prevent disease spread
- Wash your hands frequently, especially after using the restroom and before and after eating.
- Wipe down surfaces often including door knobs, counter tops, and other high-contact locations.
- Wear a high-quality mask while around others inside your home or indoors public spaces.
Vaccines
- COVID-19 vaccines are available to students and employees Fall 2024. Visit our vaccine clinic webpage to learn more and register for your appointment.
- All members of our campus community are encouraged to remain up-to-date or their COVID-19 vaccinations.
- Vaccination is a highly effective way to prevent illness or limit the severity of illness.
- Students and employees who receive COVID-19 vaccination off campus are encouraged to upload their information to MyUHS.
Testing
Test for COVID-19 using an at-home antigen test and review the current CDC testing guidance.
- Flowflex COVID-19 antigen tests are available for purchase at Badger Market (Union South and Memorial Union) for $6 per test, while supplies last. Antigen tests are restocked periodically by University Health Services.
- Free COVID-19 test kits can be requested through the federal government’s COVID-19 testing webpage.
- Test kits are available for purchase at local pharmacies and retailers. Health insurers may cover the costs for antigen test kits. Check with your insurer for the most up-to-date information for your specific plan and confirm coverage before purchasing tests.
- If you test positive for COVID-19, isolate yourself from other members of your residence while you are sick. Current CDC guidance states that you do not need to isolate if you have been fever-free for at least 24 hours without the aid of medication and your symptoms are improving.
When to seek care
If students have questions about recovering from home or when to seek care for symptoms, they are encouraged to call UHS at 608-265-5600 to speak with a nurse.
Students should seek emergency care if they experience any of the following serious symptoms:
- Trouble breathing
- Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
- New confusion
- Inability to wake or stay awake
- Pale, gray, or blue-colored skin, lips, or nail beds, depending on skin tone
Questions?
Students
Call UHS at 608-265-5600 (option 1) or send a secure message to your provider in MyUHS.
Employees
Contact your primary care provider for questions about COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses.