COVID-19 Update: Positive test results in UO community and holiday weekend safety

Here is the current information related to university operations and programs. The latest information is available on the UO COVID-19 information and our COVID-19-related FAQs.

NEW:

  • An additional four University of Oregon students are determined to be positive COVID-19 cases in Eugene, for a total of 26 cases. All students are recovering in isolation. Public health officials are conducting contact tracing and monitoring for individuals associated with these positive cases. The University of Oregon is providing information about positive COVID-19 test results for students and employees within the UO community.
  • As we head into the holiday weekend, it is imperative to avoid the risks involved with gathering in large groups. The increase of cases in the UO community is a direct result of large gatherings, with no face masks, limited physical distancing and sharing drinks and vapes. The best way to prevent infection of COVID-19 is to avoid being exposed to the virus in the first place. Take the following precautions:  
    • Keep groups small and limited to only people you know.
    • Wear masks or cloth face coverings.  
    • Keep six feet of distance between yourself and others.
    • Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer after touching common surfaces. 
    • Don’t share drinks, vapes, or utensils.
  • Adobe has extended free access to Creative Cloud software for UO summer students through Aug. 15. Adobe is continuing to temporarily allow use of the software on students' personal computers to support remote education during COVID-19. Separately, Creative Cloud is also available to UO faculty, staff, and GEs.

REMINDERS:

  • Gov. Kate Brown announced this week that wearing face coverings and masks is required in all businesses and other indoor public spaces, as of Wednesday, July 1. The requirement was already in effect in Oregon's most populous counties.
  • The university has approved a new self-check health regulation which outlines that students and employees should conduct a self-check daily and not come to campus if they are experiencing or have experienced any COVID-19 symptoms in the previous 72 hours. Additional information will be provided about implementation and procedures of this requirement as they are developed.

RESOURCES:

GENERAL INFORMATION:

  • The Oregon Health Authority reports 9,294 confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in the state, 180 cases in Lane County, 2,301 in Multnomah County, and 41 in Coos County on July 2. Twenty-six members of the UO community have tested positive.
  • The university continues to work in close coordination with the Oregon Health Authority and our companion institutions and agencies.
  • As a reminder, the best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to the virus. The Centers for Disease Control outlines some general precautions to minimize the spread of respiratory diseases. 

The UO is providing biweekly COVID-19 updates, on Mondays and Thursdays. Urgent information will be shared through direct emails.