A message from the University of Oregon
A message from the University of Oregon
University of Oregon
COVID-19 Update
January 24, 2022  •   coronavirus.uoregon.edu

What You Need to Know

New Booster Clinics: Lane County Public Health (LCPH) in partnership with Oregon Health Authority (OHA) will operate additional COVID-19 vaccine and booster clinics at Autzen Stadium starting this week.
UO students, staff, and faculty are invited to the soft launch on January 25 and 26. Starting Thursday, January 27, the clinics will be open to anyone eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine.
  • When: Daily, noon - 7:00 p.m.
  • Where: Autzen Stadium, drive or walk up
  • Who: Anyone eligible for a vaccine or booster, no appointment needed
  • What: Primary doses and boosters of Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson and Johnson/Janssen (J&J). Individuals coming for second doses or booster shots should bring their vaccine cards to be updated. Insurance information is not required.
Booster Reporting: UO students, faculty, and staff are required to receive a COVID-19 booster when eligible. To submit your booster shot information:
  • Students: Log in to the MyUOHealth Portal. Visit the "Immunizations" tab. This is the same process used to upload your original vaccination information.
  • Employees: Fill out this online form and upload a copy of your vaccine card. This is the same form used to verify your initial vaccine status.
Exemption Process: As with our existing vaccination requirements, the University of Oregon will continue to recognize both medical and non-medical exemptions to the booster shot requirement consistent with state law. Details about the exemption process are available on the Student and Employee vaccination requirement webpages.
Booster shot information is due by January 31st or 30 days after you become eligible. For answers to common questions, visit the Coronavirus Resources website.
UO's Monitoring and Assessment Program (MAP) Increases Testing Appointments: To help with the community need for COVID-19 testing, MAP has nearly doubled daily testing appointments starting this week.
Individuals without symptoms can make appointments for testing inside McArthur Court. The MAP appointment schedule is available Wednesday afternoon for the following week.
Individuals with mild symptoms and not needing a medical evaluation can receive testing at the McArthur Court ticket booths, no appointment needed.
KN95 Masks Available on Campus: The University of Oregon is providing KN95 masks to students, staff, and faculty who do not have their own. Students, staff, and faculty can pick up three KN95 masks by showing their UO ID card at one of the following locations:
  • UO PDX - Library and student services suite
  • Oregon Institute of Marine Biology
  • EMU - O Desk​
  • Lillis​ - Atrium reception desk
  • Knight Library​ - Check out and reserve desk
  • Price Science Commons​ - Service desk
  • Coming soon to HEDCO
Mask are provided on first-come first-served basis and will be replenished as additional supplies arrive. With proper care KN95 masks can be worn up to five times. Learn more about KN95 masks on this webpage.

UO Vaccination Rates

Faculty and Staff: 95.3% 
Students: 96.8%
The vaccination rate is updated on the COVID-19 Safety Dashboard every Monday. All UO faculty, staff, and students are required to be fully vaccinated or submit a vaccine exemption and undergo weekly testing. UO vaccination rates are a key measure in becoming a "fully vaccinated" campus under Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines for higher education. 

Featured FAQ

When should an individual get a booster shot? And where are booster shots available in Eugene?
Per the CDC, individuals over 12 should get a booster shot:
  • At least 5 months after the second dose of a Pfizer or Moderna vaccine.
  • At least 2 months after the initial dose of a J&J vaccine.
In addition to the upcoming OHA vaccine clinics at Autzen Stadium, COVID-19 vaccines are available in the Eugene/Springfield community. Walk-in vaccination clinics at PeaceHealth RiverBend Annex are now open Tuesday-Sunday. Appointments are not needed for the walk-in clinics. 
LCPH provides a list of additional places, including health care providers and pharmacies, that offer COVID-19 vaccinations.
Outside Lane County area, check with the local public health agency, pharmacies, or health care providers about booster shot options and appointments in your area.
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COVID-19 Cases

UO: There were 377 members of the UO community who tested positive or were considered presumptive positive in the last seven days (January 17-23).
OHA: State and county cases and trends are reported on the OHA COVID-19 data page. State and county vaccine distribution is reported on the OHA vaccination trends page.

Reminders

Prevention: The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to the virus. The CDC outline some general precautions to minimize the spread of respiratory diseases. 
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