Testing by Cohort This dashboard continues to track and compare weekly PCT testing of undergraduate students (by graduating class), graduate students, and faculty and staff.
Campus Case Numbers Continue to Decline The omicron variant case count and PCT positivity rates continue to decline. As of February 24, active campus case numbers are 201.
Weekly PCT Testing Numbers Dropping Slightly Weekly PCT testing numbers for faculty, staff and students are averaging just under 7,000 per week this semester. This weeks' numbers are in progress.
Protocols, Policies, Programs
Austin Moves to Stage 4
Officials announced Thursday that the Austin-Travis County community will move back to Stage 4 of the area's COVID-19 risk-based guidelines.
According to the metrics public health officials use when determining coronavirus precaution stages, Austin entered stage 4 territory last week.
Masking Guidance
This afternoon the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced an update to their masking guidance. We will be reviewing ours over the upcoming weeks to determine if updates are warranted. Our current guidance is that masks are recommended indoors.
Masks for Employees and Students
UT continues to provide disposable masks at no cost to all staff, faculty, assistant instructors, and teaching assistants who are on campus this semester. CSU business officers should continue requesting PPE for their CSUs through the Procurement and Payment Services PPE ordering process. PPE will be delivered to CSU's through Campus Distribution Services.
Masks are available for students who need one at the William C. Powers, Jr. Student Activity Center and Texas Union hospitality desks.
FREE COVID-19 Testing for Staff and Faculty As we have throughout the pandemic, we still offer free testing to every employee on campus. If you have symptoms of COVID-19, please visit the UTHA website for information on testing, which is covered by insurance. If you are symptom-free you can participate in our Proactive Community Testing (PCT) in various locations on campus. Please check the PCT website for locations and times.
Free at-home tests are now available by visiting COVIDTests.govand requesting they be delivered to your home.
FREE COVID-19 Vaccines for Staff and Faculty All staff and faculty can receive vaccines and boosters by going to the Protect Texas Together vaccine webpage and choosing a location. No appointments are necessary in some locations.
