Helping Pilots Prevent Weekly Content to Help Guide UP's COVID-19 Response
August 3, 2021
Face Covering Update:
Due to the recently updated recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control, Oregon Health Authority, and Multnomah County Public Health, face coverings are now required for all individuals inside University of Portland buildings, regardless of vaccination status. Face coverings are not required in private office space, private laboratories, and dorm rooms. They’re also not required in outdoor spaces on campus, although it is recommended for those who are unvaccinated, and is encouraged for anyone who feels more comfortable wearing a mask. Those who have received an exemption from the University’s vaccination requirement must adhere to the guidance they received in connection with their exemption. Please read the full face-covering policy for more details. The University will revisit this policy before September 17, taking into account the latest county, state, and federal guidelines and recommendations.
ICYMI: Highlights from the Summer Newsletters
The start of fall semester is almost here, and we can’t wait to welcome the entire UP community back to campus. In the meantime, don’t forget to catch up on any Helping Pilots Prevent stories you might have missed over the summer.
Calling all students! Every week you have the chance to win one of five $100 gift cards to the UP Bookstore—but only if you report your vaccination status asap. It's easy! Check out the step-by-step instructions on the vaccinations page. Just take a pic of your vax card and log in to the secure patient portal on the Health & Counseling Center website. Every student who has reported their vaccination status or requested a vaccination exemption is automatically entered every week. The sooner you upload your status, the more chances you have to win. Don't forget: The deadline for submission is September 1.
Vaccination status Reporting and dashboard
If you still have not uploaded your vaccination status or formally requested an exemption, please do so as soon as possible. Visit the vaccination page for instructions. We must do all we can to ensure a safe and lasting return to campus, and the resumption of in-person University classes and operations. You can also check our community’s progress on our vaccination dashboard, which is updated weekly. As of July 25, nearly 91% of employees and 59% of students were compliant.
self-test kits and Symptom Monitoring
Although UP no longer administers surveillance testing for COVID-19, it does offer students and employees self-administered test kits through the Health and Counseling Center and Campus Safety. Students can also request a kit in their residence hall, and should call the Health & Counseling Center (HCC) for further assistance.
UP community members are no longer required to check-in daily using the Carbon Health or Campus Clear apps. All members are asked to continue to self-monitor personal health symptoms for any signs of illness. Contact one’s primary health care provider for advice; or for students, please contact the HCC.
Helping Pilots Prevent will be published weekly. Look for the next issue Tuesday, August 10!