Novel coronavirus information

January 19, 2021

Bothell, Seattle and Tacoma campuses in Phase 1 of state’s recovery plan

With the state of Washington’s transition from the Safe Start plan to the Healthy Washington – Roadmap to Recovery, the University of Washington’s COVID-19 recovery status page has been updated to reflect what activities are allowed under the new plan’s phases and in accordance with the state’s Campus Reopening Guide.

King, Pierce and Snohomish counties make up the Healthy Washington plan’s Puget Sound Region. This region is currently in Phase 1, meaning the Bothell, Seattle and Tacoma campuses are also in Phase 1.

The following health guidelines are in effect on all three campuses under Healthy Washington Phase 1:

Onsite work and related activities: Telework is strongly encouraged through June 30, 2021. All on-site work must adhere to all appropriate safety measures and the unit’s COVID-19 Prevention Plan. Follow the Return to On-site Work Decision Tree to determine what work activities are permitted to occur on-site.

High-risk populations: Accommodations are required for employees at high-risk for serious illness who request them.

In-person, non-instructional university-sponsored events: Must follow COVID-19 prevention guidelines for events, including submitting a prevention plan. In general, events must follow specific capacity restrictions below.

  • Indoor: Only if necessary and with no more than 6 attendees. Hold events remotely when possible. No non-UW events on UW campuses.
  • Outdoor: Only if necessary and with no more than 10 attendees. Hold events remotely when possible. No non-UW events on UW campuses.

Travel: Official international travel and non-essential domestic travel are restricted under University guidelines. Non-essential personal travel is strongly discouraged. Check with your unit’s leadership regarding unit-specific restrictions.

Instruction:

  • Conducted in accordance with the state’s Campus Reopening Guide and UW guidance.
  • Majority of courses offered remotely.
  • Clinical instruction with safety protocols may be offered in-person.
  • Lab and practicum courses with physical distancing and safety protocols may be offered in-person.

Student life:

  • Services offered remotely with limited exceptions for services only able to be delivered in person.
  • Dining services match restaurant guidelines.
  • Student residents de-densified with appropriate physical distancing and public health procedures (roommates are considered household members).

Intercollegiate athletics: Operates under specific guidance from state and local health authorities.