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COVID-19 Flexible Work Arrangements for Employees
The University of Illinois System COVID-19 Flexible Work Arrangements for Employees has been updated.
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff —
Our approach to managing COVID-19 at UIS this semester is going well, and we appreciate everyone’s efforts to be United in Safety by complying with our vaccine and testing requirements and responding accordingly if ill or symptomatic.
Greetings, students!
Below is some important information for students regarding COVID-19 testing and vaccination policy compliance.
The Sangamon County Department of Public Health reported four COVID-19 related deaths Wednesday, putting the total at 20 for January. Later Wednesday, Gov. JB Pritzker he was "cautiously optimistic" that the most recent COVID surge has peaked.
UIS, in partnership with SHIELD Illinois, is now offering free COVID-19 saliva testing to the public
The University of Illinois Springfield, in partnership with SHIELD Illinois, is now offering free COVID-19 saliva testing to the public.
The free tests are being funded through an agreement between the Illinois Department of Public Health and SHIELD Illinois using federal relief money.
From the COVID-19 Rapid Response Team
Good morning:
Below are some important updates regarding vaccination opportunities, testing requirements at UIS and clarification about the latest CDC guidelines for face coverings.
From the UIS COVID-19 Rapid Response Team
We are excited to announce that, in partnership with SHIELD Illinois, the UIS COVID-19 saliva testing site is now offering free tests to the public. A separate “community lane” has been established in the lower-level PAC testing area for community visitors. The free tests are being funded through an agreement between the Illinois Department of Public Health and SHIELD Illinois using federal relief money.
Please note:
The UIS COVID-19 Testing Site has moved to the Student Union. New summer hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. Please refer to prior email communication or the UIS Testing website for more information.
UIS Associate Professor of Communication Kathy Novak, Ph.D., was only a few weeks into her COM 407 Photojournalism and Photo Documentary Class when Illinois began to shelter in place and UIS students returned home to begin remote learning.