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The CDC has seemingly relaxed its quarantine guidance and requirements. As a student or employee, do I still need to quarantine for 14 days?

January 4, 2021
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Any individual who has been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19 should generally self-quarantine for 14 days and monitor themselves consistent with applicable CDC and local public health guidelines. The City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) continues to… Read More

I work at UWM. Can I get tested on campus for COVID-19?

December 17, 2020
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UWM changed its guidelines for employee testing in light of the spike in COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin. These changes began after the Thanksgiving break on Nov. 30, 2020, when the university moved to mostly online instruction. Please note: Beginning with… Read More

What is “isolation” and “quarantine,” and to whom does each apply?

December 9, 2020
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“Isolation” refers to sick individuals who separate themselves from contact with healthy individuals. For COVID-19, people who have tested positive for COVID-19 or who have been symptomatically diagnosed with COVID-19 must isolate. “Quarantine” refers to the separation of individuals who… Read More

Is the university tracking positive tests for COVID-19 among students who are living in another state and taking only online courses?

November 2, 2020
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Yes. UWM is tracking all positive tests among students and employees no matter their location and asks everyone to self-report this information. This helps the university understand the scope of the infection’s spread and provide students and employees with support and resources…. Read More

Who can employees contact if they have a question or a concern related to COVID-19 safety or to report a potential case?

October 26, 2020
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Employees are encouraged to first contact their supervisor, but they can also contact COVID19-safety@uwm.edu with COVID-19 safety questions, concerns or to report a potential case. Staff in University Safety and Assurances receive these messages to provide guidance. For more information on reporting guidelines… Read More

What’s meant by “close contact” with COVID-19?

October 22, 2020
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The CDC defines “close contact” as occurring when a person is “within six feet of an infected person for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period, starting from two days before illness onset (or, for… Read More

What are the reporting guidelines for UWM employees who test positive for COVID-19?

September 16, 2020
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For the health and safety of all UWM students, faculty and staff, it is critical for UWM to gather information regarding employees who test positive for COVID-19​, are experiencing symptoms or have been identified as a close contact of a… Read More

I’ve been in isolation after being diagnosed with COVID-19. When can I return to campus?

September 16, 2020
Academics and ClassesClassroom InstructionEmployee HealthEmployeesStudent HealthStudents

All students and staff who have tested positive for COVID-19, who have been in close contact with a COVID-positive person, or who have been required to self-quarantine should not return to work, classes, or campus until the following conditions are… Read More

Do I need to wear a mask and maintain social distancing off campus or in the neighborhood near UWM?

September 15, 2020
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UWM strongly encourages members of the UWM community to wear masks or face coverings whenever 6 feet of social distance cannot be maintained, including while off campus and while walking/traveling to campus. Public health authorities have determined that consistent use… Read More

Do I need to wear a mask and maintain social distancing on campus?

September 10, 2020
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Everyone on all UWM campuses is required to wear a face mask and maintain social distancing whenever possible. Masks are required when indoors, except when in residence hall rooms or private offices. Masks are also required outdoors in situations when… Read More

What personal protective equipment (PPE) will I need if I am returning to working on campus?

August 31, 2020
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You will not need to use personal protective equipment, including items like gloves, eye/face protection or an N95 mask, unless your job duties or campus activities require you to wear them. However, in the best interest of the UWM community’s… Read More

I know a member of the campus community who is being impacted directly by the coronavirus. Where should they go for support?

August 31, 2020
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Students in need of support can contact the Dean of Students at dos@uwm.edu or 414-229-4632. Someone in that office can direct students to appropriate on- and off-campus resources. Students may also contact Norris Health Center for medical needs at 414-229-4716 or… Read More

Where can I pick up a UWM-branded face covering?

August 27, 2020
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Distribution of UWM-branded face coverings is beginning as the fall semester gets underway. For students UWM students on the Milwaukee campus can pick up a branded face covering at either the front desk of their residence hall (Sandburg, Cambridge or… Read More

What should I do if a student isn’t wearing a mask on campus?

August 18, 2020
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Classroom Settings If a student is not wearing a mask in the classroom setting, instructors should ask the student to: First, provide information to the student on the health and safety standards and rules, including the requirement for mask wearing…. Read More

Will employees who are returning to campus for work need to undergo health and safety training?

August 14, 2020
Employee HealthEmployeesOn-Site Employees

UWM’s On-Site Employee Work Practices have been updated to comply with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.  In an effort to ensure that employees who will be returning to campus have reviewed and acknowledged these work practices, University Safety… Read More

Do I need to use a COVID symptom monitor? And if so, which one?

August 13, 2020
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Employees, students and visitors  must use UWM’s COVID symptom monitor each day before traveling to one of the UWM campuses. The monitoring tool does not collect identifying information when you use it. Based on the information you enter, it will… Read More

If I experience respiratory or flu-like symptoms while working on campus, what should I do?

August 7, 2020
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Alert your supervisor to how you are feeling. Depart work as soon as possible. Upon departing, contact your health care provider via telephone for further direction.

What campus guidelines are in place aimed at limiting the spread of COVID-19?

August 4, 2020
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UWM has adopted a set of rules intended to keep the campus community safe by limiting the potential spread of COVID-19. All students, visitors, faculty and staff are required to wear face coverings, maintain social distancing and wash their hands. Following… Read More

Is there an alternative to a cloth mask to use when lip reading and facial expressions are important?

July 29, 2020
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Yes. The university has procured a limited amount of cloth face coverings that have a clear section over the mouth to make it easier for lip reading. These are available by special request at the UWM PPE website. Please note… Read More

Are plastic face shields acceptable to wear indoors in place of a cloth face covering/mask?

July 29, 2020
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Cloth face coverings and masks serve as a simple barrier to prevent respiratory droplets from traveling into the air and on to other people when the person wearing it coughs, sneezes, talks or raises their voice. This is known as… Read More

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