Here is the current information related to university operations and programs. The latest information is available on the UO coronavirus information website.

NEW:

• The Erb Memorial Union has begun to allow dining in the Crater Lake Room. Tables and chairs are physically distanced as required by the OHA, and they are being regularly sanitized for everyone’s safety. This space is designed to maximize the number of people who can eat indoors, so studying or socializing without masks will not be allowed.
• COVID-19 testing reservations are available for all UO employees and students through UO’s Monitoring and Assessment Program (MAP) on a first-come, first-served basis. Pre-registration is required via the MAP Registration Portal. This portal will be updated every Friday, for registrations the following week.

REMINDERS: 

• The University of Oregon and Oregon State University are joining forces to do COVID-19 community testing in Eugene and Springfield November 7 and 8 to help Lane County Public Health understand the prevalence of the virus in the community. Learn more in this Around the O story.
• Students can learn the skills needed to master online learning and reach graduation successfully with the new Success in Online Learning Student Resource Kit.
• How do contact tracers use my info? If you are contacted by a contact tracer, you will help protect the community by engaging. Your privacy will be protected, and non-identifiable information will only be shared as necessary for public health. Learn more about the how the Corona Corps is assisting Lane County Public Health in their contact tracing work and is offering support and services to people with the virus.
• How can I reduce my risk of contracting COVID-19?
  • Keep groups small and limited to only people you know.
  • Wear masks or cloth face coverings.
  • Remember that exposure is defined as being within six feet of a COVID-19 case for at least 15 cumulative minutes during their contagious period.
  • Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer after touching common surfaces.
  • Don’t share drinks, vapes, or utensils.
• What should I do if I test positive or think I’ve been exposed to COVID-19? Review the COVID-19 exposure scenarios and guidance for students and employees and complete the case and contact form for guidance and support.   

RESOURCES:

• Health and wellness: Information on positive case management, contact tracing, and what to do if you suspect you have COVID-19.
• Resources for students: Information on support, guidance, and tips.
• Resources for faculty, staff, GEs, and student workers: Information on remote work, benefits, leave, and other support.
• Resources for instructional faculty and graduate educators: Information on remote teaching.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

• There were 24 members of the UO community who tested positive or were considered presumptive positive last week (October 26 – Nov. 10). A total of 539 members of the UO community have tested positive for COVID-19 since reporting began. Information about known cases within the UO community is updated by 10:00 a.m. Monday through Friday.
• The Oregon Health Authority reports 43,228 confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in the state, 2,607 cases in Lane County, 10,090 in Multnomah County, and 272 in Coos County as of Nov. 2.
• The university continues to work in close coordination with the Oregon Health Authority and our companion institutions and agencies. Additional resources are available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Oregon Health Authority, and your health care provider.
• As a reminder, the best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to the virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention outline some general precautions to minimize the spread of respiratory diseases.