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The UCOP face-covering requirement is still in effect

All employees and visitors must continue to wear a face-covering when at a UCOP location.


Updated COVID-19 Testing Program starts this week in Oakland

UCOP’s test-to-return/test-to-stay approach moves most to at-home testing to help mitigate community transmission in the office.


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Update on return to on-site operations, COVID-19 protocols and upcoming town hall

EVP/COO Rachael Nava provides an update on our return to on-site operations status, COVID-19 testing and new mask requirements — cloth masks are no longer sufficient.


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UCOP COVID-19 booster mandate and return to on-site operations

EVP/COO provides an update on UCOP’s upcoming plans and requirements related to COVID-19 and our return to on-site operations.


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Spread joy, not COVID, in the new year

Check out these tips from the California Department of Health to help you and your family be COVID-safe.


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Town hall wrap-up: Future of Work efforts and return to on-site operations plans

Access the event recording, presentation and responses to pre-submitted questions.


President Michael V. Drake, MD

A message from President Michael V. Drake on COVID vaccine boosters

President Drake encourages all staff to get a booster as soon as you’re eligible.


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UCOP COVID-19 testing program update: Interim Oakland program began Dec. 15

Current, new and future COVID-19 testing programs will support employee well-being at all UCOP locations.


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UC efforts reduced campus COVID-19 rates systemwide

Thanks to spread-reduction efforts, a lower proportion of students on UC campuses tested positive for coronavirus than the population in surrounding communities.


Dr. Tomás Aragón

The California Department of Public Health shares when to get a COVID test

Dr. Tomás Aragón has released a new video sharing important advice on when you should consider getting a COVID-19 test.


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Reminder: COVID-19 protocols remain in effect at all UCOP facilities

Existing COVID-19 protocols remain in effect at all UCOP facilities, regardless of changes to local county public health guidance.


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Extended Emergency Paid Sick Leave for COVID-19 relief available to UC employees for 2021-2022

President Drake has approved an extension to the time allowed to use Emergency Paid Sick Leave — from Sept. 30, 2021, to June 30, 2022.