A message from the University of Oregon
A message from the University of Oregon
University of Oregon
COVID-19 Update
November 09, 2020  •   coronavirus.uoregon.edu

What You Need to Know

  • Gov. Kate Brown has ordered five counties, including Multnomah County, to take a two-week pause starting November 11 that includes additional safety measures such as encouraging remote work to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The changes do not directly impact UO Eugene campus operations.
  • COVID-19 testing slots are available to all UO employees and students on a first-come-first-served basis this week in Eugene, November 10-13. Offered through UO’s Monitoring and Assessment Program (MAP), testing is free. The test is a self-collected, shallow nasal swap, not the more invasive deep nasal swab. Pre-registration is required via the MAP Registration Portal. Additional opportunities will be offered later this fall.
Why should you wear a mask?
  • Protect others: 40% of people with COVID-19 have no symptoms. Without a mask, you could accidentally infect your friends.
  • Protect yourself: 1 in 5 previously healthy 18-34 year olds still felt sick weeks after testing positive for COVID-19. Wearing a mask reduces your risk of severe symptoms.

Featured FAQ

Will there be changes to the 2020 winter term schedule?
We will continue primarily remote and online instruction for the winter term.
In limited circumstances, such as with some labs, studio experiences, and other small classes, we will provide in-person instruction, in accordance with health and safety guidelines.
All of our students will have access to remote and in-person services, programs, and activities in places such as the libraries, Erb Memorial Union, and Student Rec Center, where strategies are in place to keep our community safe. There are plenty of quiet, supportive study spaces and on-campus Wi-Fi.
See all the UO's COVID-19 FAQs.
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COVID-19 Cases

  • There were 24 members of the UO community who tested positive or were considered presumptive positive last week, November 2 - 8. A total of 563 members of the UO community have tested positive for COVID-19 since reporting began. Information about known cases within the UO community is updated by 10:00 a.m. weekdays.

  • The Oregon Health Authority reports 30,995 confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in the state, 2,897 cases in Lane County, 11,348 in Multnomah County, and 296 in Coos County as of November 9.
Learn more about UO COVID-19 Case Tracking.

Reminders

  • 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. 

In the News
UO and OSU team up to trace COVID-19 in Eugene
On Saturday, teams from Oregon State University and the University of Oregon went into neighborhoods to conduct voluntary community testing for the virus through the TRACE Community program.

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