A message from the University of Oregon
A message from the University of Oregon
University of Oregon
COVID-19 Update
April 01, 2021  •   coronavirus.uoregon.edu

Reminders

  • Good vaccine news! In addition to the University of Oregon providing vaccine clinics this month, Lane County has expanded COVID-19 vaccines eligibility to include UO frontline workers. Those eligible can use the Lane County’s vaccine scheduler now.

    New eligibility includes: 

    • All frontline workers including UO employees who meet state criteria.
    • People 16-45 with an underlying health condition.
    • People living in multi-generational households.

  • You may qualify for other personal reasons or as a frontline worker and this may a faster route for getting a vaccine rather than waiting for UO clinics to begin. Benton, Coos, and Douglas counties have also expanded their eligibility.

  • Remember, COVID-19 vaccine clinics for all UO employees will begin the week of April 19. Employees will receive an invitation no later than April 12 to schedule a vaccination appointment at one of several scheduled clinics. More details are available on Around the O.

  • UO students—please log in and complete the Student Vaccine Interest Survey. This will help the UO know you are interested in signing up for the COVID-19 vaccine on the UO Eugene campus in May and a follow-up vaccine 21 days later. Please complete the survey so we are able to order an appropriate quantity of COVID-19 vaccine for our community. Students 16 and older will be eligible under Oregon law to receive a COVID-19 vaccine no later than May 1, 2021. More information is available on the vaccine webpage.

  • Duo two-step login becomes mandatory for all UO students through a series of assigned Duo enrollment deadlines April 7–June 2. Students must register a device for Duo by their deadline to continue accessing remote classes in Canvas and Zoom. For help, contact the Technology Service Desk 6:00 a.m.–midnight by live chat or phone (541-346-4357).

Tip of the Week: When to get a COVID-19 test after travel
Get a viral test 3-5 days after travel.

Featured FAQ

What type of classes will the UO hold for summer term? 
The UO is planning summer term sessions to be a mix of remote, hybrid, and in-person courses, as they have been in spring. We may offer more in-person classes as the summer goes on, if Oregon Health Authority guidance for higher education is updated. We are planning to be mostly in person for fall term.

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COVID-19 Cases

  • There were 20 members of the UO community who tested positive or were considered presumptive positive in the last seven days (April 1, 2021) as of 10:00 a.m. today. A total of 1,595 members of the UO community have tested positive for COVID-19 since reporting began. Case numbers are updated daily, Monday through Friday. In most cases, updates will be made by noon. But exceptions are possible when reporting is delayed.

  • The Oregon Health Authority reports 165,524 confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in the state, 10,795 cases in Lane County, 33,314 in Multnomah County, and 1,888 in Coos County as of April 1, 2021.

Reminders

  • Students are invited to join the Crush COVID-19 Challenge, an online activity through which students can complete weekly health challenges and be rewarded with prizes through spring term. Learn more and register on the Crush COVID website.
  • The UO offers COVID-19 testing offered by the Monitoring and Assessment Program, known as MAP. Tests are available to asymptomatic Lane County residents age 3 and older. The free testing is being provided by the UO as a public health program. Pre-registration is required. Please visit https://coronavirus.uoregon.edu/map-testing for more information and to register.
  • The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to the virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention outline some general precautions to minimize the spread of respiratory diseases. 

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