Good Morning FPM Team,

I understand there are many questions/concerns about the COVID-19 testing requirements. The purpose of the testing is to keep people safe by reducing the spread of COVID-19. Many details can be found in the email from HR below. I will try to summarize the main points.

• • This testing requirement ensures routine testing of faculty, staff and students that are on-site at least one time per week.
  • Because some people that have COVID-19 are not experiencing symptoms, routine testing will enable notification to those individuals. Then a separation (quarantine) period is required for those individuals during the time they could spread COVID-19.
  • Testing is available at 3 UWM locations
    • UWM Student Union Ballroom, Monday through Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm. Details, scheduling information can be found here.
    • Waukesha Campus, One time per week, Schedule here
    • Washington County Campus, One time per week, Schedule here
  • Alternatively, you may also be tested at community sites, through your healthcare provider or with a self-administered test
    • Community Sites can be found on the DHS site
    • Self-Administered tests can also be ordered through DHS: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/collection.htm
    • If you test off site, you must complete an exception form each time. Form can be found here.
  • If you have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 90 days, you may request a testing exemption using the same testing exception form.
  • Please discuss questions and concerns with your department supervisor and/or Director.