Vaccine distribution

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Announcements and messages

Latest COVID-19 vaccination implementation update
January 14, 2021

In Nevada, vaccines are starting to be distributed, including in Washoe County, although the process, as in many states around the country, has been slow. The situation is expected to pick up momentum soon. Vaccine distribution is expected to increase and for the first time since the pandemic began in March, we can start to look toward a future resembling where we once were...

Spring semester and vaccine rollout update
January 5, 2021

In recent days, there have been a number of questions regarding COVID-19 vaccination availability. Although there are still a few unknowns, here is an update with the information currently available regarding vaccination and how University faculty, staff and students will receive them...

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Guidance for suspected or positive COVID-19 cases

Students and employees

The following must be followed in the event of COVID-19 symptoms, exposure or a positive test.

Student and employee guidance

Supervisors and faculty

The following information is intended to assist decision-makers when approached by a student or employee regarding suspected or confirmed COVID-19 cases.

Supervisor and faculty guidance

Contact tracing

The Washoe County Health District (WCHD) is the designated agency reponsible for contact tracing. Learn more how the Student Health Center works with the WCHD and how contact tracing works.

Contact tracing information

Policies, plans, procedures and reporting

Current policies and procedures
Review current policies and requirements as some on-campus activities have resumed
Reduced building operations plan
Review information regarding building operations and service changes
CARES Act reporting
Information for quarterly budget and expenditure reporting under CARES Act
Issues Management Team
The Issues Management Team (IMT) provides strategic leadership decisions to support the priorities of the University.

A message from President Sandoval

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