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What should I do while I am waiting for my test results?
  • If you are able to work remotely, you should continue to do so pending the test result.
  • If the you are unable to work remotely due to symptoms or the nature of your work, you should look into a paid leave category (PHEL - Public Health Emergency Leave) pending the outcome of the test.
What should I advise a faculty or staff member to do while they are waiting for test results?
  • If the employee is able to work remotely, he/she should continue to do so pending the test result.
  • If the employee is unable to work remotely due to symptoms or the nature of their work, the employee should be placed in a paid leave category (PHEL - Public Health Emergency Leave) pending the outcome of the test.
What should I do if a faculty or staff member (regardless of work location) is symptomatic, or they have contracted or been exposed to COVID-19?
  • Ask the employee to immediately begin (or continue) working remotely if they are able to do so. If unable to due to symptoms or the nature of their work, they are placed on paid leave.
  • Direct the employee to call Employee Health for assessment, instructions and to confirm diagnosis.
  • Employee Health will refer the employee for testing and/or instructions to self-isolate.
Can I teach outdoors instead of in a classroom?

Updated August 13, 2020

Online Courses 

Online courses cannot have class in person and cannot hold class outdoors. They can host occasional in person meetings, office hours, etc, but cannot require attendance and must offer an alternative for remote students.  

In Person Courses 

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