The University of Portland is no longer requiring students, staff, or faculty to report a positive test result.
According to the Oregon Health Authority, a five-day period of isolation for those infected with COVID-19 is no longer recommended for the general population. Oregon public health officials believe widespread population immunity due to vaccination and repeated infections means many COVID-19 infections are now likely asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic, and the five-day isolation period is doing little to reduce transmission.
Instead, officials say, the recommendation for the general population will be to:
If you need to miss class due to COVID symptoms, please communicate with your professors to let them know. The Student Health Center does not provide sick notes to excuse class absences.
Students who test positive for COVID-19 can return to class once you are fever free for 24 hours and your symptoms are improving. You should continue to wear a mask around others for 10 days (starting from your first day of symptoms).
Monitor your symptoms. If symptoms develop, most are mild to moderate resembling a cold or flu and can be best managed with rest, hydration, and Tylenol or Advil if needed.
If you need medical assistance, please contact the Student Health Center at 503.943.7134. If it’s outside of the Student Health Center’s regular hours, please see our After-Hours Primary Care page for telehealth options, nurse advice lines, and off-campus care options.
When to seek emergency medical attention (Call 911 or go to nearest ER):
If you have questions, use the contacts below:
University of Portland
5000 N. Willamette Blvd.,
Portland, Oregon 97203-5798
503.943.8000
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