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COVID-19 Protocols & Resources
Below is an overview of current protocols at CU Anschutz related to COVID-19, along with resources for staying healthy. CU Anschutz continues to monitor COVID-19 closely.
Masks
- Masks are not required.
- Anyone may wear a mask at their discretion.
- Individual units may require masking if desired.
- Those returning to campus after illness may wear a mask per public health guidelines.
Vaccination
- Effective July 1, 2023, CU Anschutz no longer requires COVID-19 vaccination, with some exceptions.
- Those working in CU Anschutz-operated clinical facilities that treat patients or involve human study subjects must follow UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital vaccine requirements and protocols.
- Those working in Children’s Hospital Colorado, other affiliate hospital facilities or other off-site locations must follow the vaccine requirements and protocols of those facilities.
- Students involved in clinical rotations must comply with the vaccine requirements and protocols of those sites.
- Individual CU Anschutz departments, schools or units may continue to require vaccination against COVID-19.
- Staying up to date on vaccines and boosters is strongly encouraged.
- Individual units may require vaccination if desired.
- More information is available on the vaccine information page.
Testing
- COVID-19 testing is available at area locations:
- Free COVID-19 rapid tests are available by U.S. Postal Service through COVIDtests.gov starting September 25, 2023.
- Order here to have four free COVID-19 tests mailed to you.
- Check here to see if expiration dates on any expired tests have been extended.
Guidance
If You Have Been Exposed to COVID-19
- Follow CDC guidance for those exposed.
- Mask for 10 days after exposure.
- No need to isolate, regardless of vaccination status.
- Get tested for COVID-19 at least 5 days after exposure.
- If negative, continue masking until 10 days are up.
- If positive, follow CDC guidance for those who test positive.
If You Have Symptoms
- Do not come to campus.
- Get tested for COVID-19.
- Notify your supervisor/unit head to navigate taking sick time.
- Use the CDC calculator to determine isolation period.
- Do not return to campus until symptoms are improved and you have gone 24+ hours with no fever, without use of fever-reducing medications.
If You Test Positive for COVID-19
- Immediately self-isolate.
- Do not come to campus.
- Notify your supervisor/unit head to navigate taking sick time.
- Use the CDC calculator to determine isolation period.
- Do not return to campus until symptoms are improved and you have gone 24+ hours with no fever, without use of fever-reducing medications.
- A negative test result is not required for return, so long as you have isolated for 5+ days, experienced symptom improvement and had no fever for 24+ hours.
- Mask for 5 days upon return to campus.
Health Tips
- Stay up to date COVID-19 vaccines including boosters.
- Stay home when sick.
- Test for COVID-19 early and often.
- Follow public health guidance if you become sick with COVID-19 or are exposed.
- Follow masking guidance.
- Wash your hands frequently, and cover coughs and sneezes.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Maintain distance from others indoors.
- Consult the latest travel guidance when planning a trip.
- Contact a medical provider for assistance with an illness.
- Learn more about how to protect yourself and others.
