COVID-19 Testing and Notification Face Coverings and PPE Student Life Housing Employees Federal Vaccine Order Vaccine Information COVID-19 Testing and Notification Will testing be mandatory to return to campus? There is no re-entry testing requirement for faculty, staff or students. Will COVID-19 testing be available on campus? Yes. For more information, please visit the COVID-19 Testing page. How do students and employees submit COVID-19 test results from providers outside of UAH? Students should send results to the Student Health Center at shc@uah.edu or upload them to the online Health Portal. Employees should send results to the Faculty and Staff Clinic at fsc@uah.edu or upload them to the online Health Portal. Do I have to isolate after I test (until I receive my results)? Symptomatic individuals may not come in contact with members of the University community (students, faculty and staff) until they receive a negative test result. Face Coverings Am I required to wear a face covering on campus? Masking is no longer mandatory indoors on UAH campus, except: Masks are required in all clinical areas in Wilson Hall, as posted on signage. Individuals are still required to wear a mask in accordance with CDC guidance, including: Following an isolation period after a positive test (i.e., wear a mask for five days when around people following the five-day isolation period, minimum 10 days total masking). After close-contact exposure to a COVID-positive individual (i.e., wear a mask for 10 days following exposure). Student Life Can student groups meet? Yes. UAH Student Life will assist student organizations, including Greek organizations, to comply with all campus restrictions on student organization-sponsored events. Are there any restrictions for on-campus events? Campus events, including events sponsored by student organizations, shall occur in accordance with pre-pandemic University policies. Housing What happens if I am diagnosed with COVID-19? Individuals who test positive are required to isolate. Report exposure and positive test results through the secure portal: Go to uahportal.pointnclick.com. Choose "send a secure message" to the "nurse". Report what date your symptoms started. Report what date you tested positive. Attach a picture of your test report or your home test. For individual medical questions and to avoid long wait times, please submit your questions to the portal. Will I be required to isolate if I live off campus? Isolation requirements should be received from the health care provider. Submit to for-cause testing at the discretion of the University. Employees Will employees have to use their sick leave if they test positive? An employee who tests positive for COVID-19 should not report to work and must immediately contact Human Resources at hr@uah.edu. UAH employees who test positive and who have been directed to isolate may be allowed to work remotely if the supervisor determines that a remote work arrangement is feasible and supports the operational needs of the department. Any remote work arrangement is expected to be temporary and based on the specific needs of the employee. If remote work is not feasible, the employee will be required to use the appropriate leave time to meet their isolation or quarantine requirement. As a reminder, all COVID-related accommodations have expired, including remote work as a result of COVID. For additional information on remote work, please review the UAH Remote Work Guidance page. Will employees who are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, or who are waiting for COVID-19 test results have to use their leave time for the isolation period? Any employee who is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or who is waiting for test results should not report to work and must notify the university immediately. UAH employees who are required to isolate may be allowed to work remotely if the supervisor determines that a remote work arrangement is feasible and supports the operational needs of the department. Any remote work arrangement is expected to be temporary and based on the specific needs of the employee. If remote work is not feasible, the employee will be required to use the appropriate leave time to meet their isolation requirement. As a reminder, all COVID-related accommodations have expired, including remote work as a result of COVID. For additional information on remote work, please review the UAH Remote Work Guidance page. Individuals who are not experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms but have been exposed to someone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 are not required to report exposure or quarantine in accordance with public health guidance. Will an employee who has to care for an immediate family member (parent, spouse, child) who has been directed to isolate have to use their leave time for the isolation period? If an employee is the primary caregiver for an immediate family member (parent, spouse, child) who has been directed to isolate by a medical professional, public health authority, or school or care facility, they may be allowed to work remotely if the supervisor determines that a remote work arrangement is feasible and supports the operational needs of the department. Any remote work arrangement is expected to be temporary and based on the specific needs of the employee. If remote work is not feasible, the employee will be required to use the appropriate leave time to meet the isolation requirement. As a reminder, all COVID-related accommodations have expired, including remote work as a result of COVID. For additional information on remote work, please review the UAH Remote Work Guidance page. Vaccine Information Whom do I contact with questions about the vaccine and eligibility? If you continue to have questions after reviewing all of the information on this website, please contact the Faculty and Staff Clinic at fsc@uah.edu or 256.824.2100, or the Student Health Center at shc@uah.edu or 256.824.6775. What reasons might prohibit me from scheduling a vaccine appointment? Do not schedule a vaccine appointment if you are still recovering from an active COVID-19 infection. Which versions of the COVID-19 vaccine will UAH distribute? UAH provides COVID-19 vaccines authorized for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. We are currently administering Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. Availability depends on supply. How many doses of a COVID-19 vaccine will I need? The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines require two doses within a specified period – between 21 days for Pfizer, and 28 days for Moderna. Do I need a booster? The CDC recommends that all people ages 12 and older receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster after completing their primary vaccine series. Certain people are authorized to receieve a second booster. Visit the CDC's COVID-19 Vaccine Booster page for more information. COVID-19 vaccine boosters are available at the UAH student and employee clinics. For more information about vaccine administration at UAH, visit our Vaccine Information page, or call 256.824.2400. To schedule an appointment to receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster, log in to the secure online portal at uah.pointnclick.com or call the COVID Vaccine Scheduling line at 256.824.2400. If I receive my first COVID-19 vaccine dose elsewhere, can I get the second dose at UAH? Yes, you may schedule an appointment through the health portal at uahportal.pointnclick.com and choose Dose 2 of 2. Please bring your vaccine card showing dose 1. How will I be notified if I’m eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine? Campus community members received an email with details and a link to the scheduling portal when they became eligible for vaccination. Currently all individuals ages 5 and older are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Alabama. What if I have previously tested positive for COVID-19? Even if you previously tested positive, you should still be vaccinated. However, do not schedule a vaccine appointment if you are still recovering from an active COVID-19 infection. Am I required to be vaccinated for COVID-19? Not at this time. What is the COVID-19 vaccination process? You will schedule your vaccine through the online health portal at uahportal.pointnclick.com. You will fill out a consent form the morning of your appointment and will receive other pertinent information. You will report to the vaccination site on the scheduled appointment date and receive the first dose. After the dose is administered, you will stay at the vaccination site for 15-30 minutes to be monitored for any potential reactions. During the first Pfizer or Moderna dose, you will also receive instructions on scheduling an appointment to receive the second dose. Non-UAH affiliated persons can call 256-824-2400 to schedule an appointment and will complete a paper consent form on-site. What should I expect at the appointment site? Review the Vaccination Prep page for details. Bring your A Number and Charger ID or government-issued identification. Wear a mask and arrive no more than 15 minutes before your appointment time. Wear clothing that allows access to your shoulder and upper arm. You may have your temperature taken and asked health questions as part of the process. What if I experience an adverse reaction to the COVID-19 vaccine? You will stay at the vaccination site under medical supervision for 15-30 minutes to be monitored for any potential reactions. If you later experience an adverse reaction and need immediate medical attention, call 911. The CDC recommends that individuals consider using the V-Safe App. Details are on the CDC website. Will I receive a proof of vaccination once I receive the COVID-19 vaccine? Yes. You will be provided a certificate of immunization after receiving each dose. Bring the certificate to the second appointment. If I decline the first offer to take a COVID-19 vaccine but change my mind later, can I still be vaccinated? Yes, please schedule your vaccine through the online health portal at uahportal.pointnclick.com. Where can I find more information on available COVID-19 vaccines so I can make the best decision for myself? You should consider your health circumstances and the available information on COVID-19 vaccines. Helpful information is on the on the FDA website, CDC website and ADPH website. Fact Sheets on vaccines authorized for emergency use are available on the CDC website. Will there be a charge for the vaccine? No. The COVID-19 vaccines are free. What if I schedule an appointment to receive the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and miss my appointment? If you miss your first dose of the vaccine, contact the Faculty and Staff Clinic at fsc@uah.edu or 256.824.2100, or the Student Health Center at shc@uah.edu or 256.824.6775. What if I miss my appointment to receive the second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine? If you miss your second dose of the vaccine, contact the Faculty and Staff Clinic at fsc@uah.edu or 256.824.2100, or the Student Health Center at shc@uah.edu or 256.824.6775 as soon as possible. Whom should I contact if I have questions about the vaccination process? Please contact the Faculty and Staff Clinic at fsc@uah.edu or 256.824.2100, or the Student Health Center at shc@uah.edu or 256.824.6775.