Each employee is responsible for monitoring their health for any of the following symptoms and should not report to work if any are present: fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, and diarrhea.
Employees must use regular leave (either sick leave or annual leave) for all absences related to COVID-19.
Remote work may be available for employees that test positive for COVID-19 and are required to isolate. Authorization of temporary remote work is at the discretion of the department.
Regardless of vaccination status, anyone testing positive for COVID-19, whether symptomatic or asymptomatic, must isolate for a minimum of 5 days.
After self-isolating for five days:
If you are symptomatic, continue to have a fever, and/or your symptoms have not improved after five days of isolation, you should continue to self-isolate for an additional five (5) days for a total of ten (10) days of self-isolation, and wait to end your isolation until the following criteria are met:
If you are still asymptomatic or if your symptoms are resolving, you can discontinue isolation.
Calculating your isolation period:
If you develop symptoms, get tested immediately and self-isolate until after you receive your results. If positive, stay home and follow directions listed for those who are positive with COVID-19.
Free walk-in COVID-19 testing is available for University of Nevada, Reno faculty and staff at the Student Health Center. No appointment necessary. Call the SHC at (775) 784-6598 for updated hours, walk-in times or to make an appointment.
Free COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are available through the Student Health Center. Call (775) 784-6598 to schedule your appointment.