Massmail: Uploaded & verified Vaccination Record Card to replace testing

In the future, the university plans to use an individual’s verified proof of being fully vaccinated (defined as 14 days after final dose) to replace regular COVID-19 testing for compliance and building access. This is a science-based recommendation from the Shield team based on what the vaccine research has shown so far.

This is expected to be in place before Aug. 23, the first day of the Fall 2021 semester. It is possible it could be available earlier – sometime this summer. When this new policy goes into effect, we will send another announcement. Individuals who do not submit vaccination records will continue to be required to participate in the COVID-19 on-campus testing program.

Please note that until this goes into effect, all university COVID-19 testing requirements will remain. Failure to comply may result in disciplinary action.

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Updated summer camp guidance

As you know, several weeks ago we announced guidelines for university-sponsored camps this summer. After talking with many camp organizers, we have decided to shift guidance and not require proof of a negative PCR COVID-19 test for campers.

Our intention with requiring negative tests was based on widespread availability of testing. It has come to our attention that testing is not as available throughout the state as we had believe

In order to ensure that our university camps are inclusive and welcoming for all campers throughout the state, we are removing the testing mandate. We will still abide by all the state guidelines for camps, and we are confident we can maximize safety even with this shift in guidance.

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Massmail: Vaccine appointments for this week

The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) has announced that there are COVID-19 appointments available in our community, and all faculty, staff and students are eligible.

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Massmail: On-campus vaccines available for faculty and staff this week

The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) has announced that all faculty, staff and students are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. There are now appointments for this week available on campus for faculty and staff. 

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Massmail: Vaccine appointments for this week

The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) has announced that there are COVID-19 appointments available in our community, and all faculty, staff and students are eligible.

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Weekly update from Chancellor Jones (Week of Apr. 12)

We are continuing to share updated vaccine information.

All University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign faculty, staff and students are now eligible for vaccine appointments. If you have not yet been able to make an appointment, please be patient until more appointments are available, and please check your university email account every day for updates on additional vaccination opportunities. You can also use vaccinefinder.org to look for available appointments nearby.

We are offering alternative COVID-19 testing for individuals observing Ramadan. 

If you are fasting during Ramadan and concerned about producing a saliva sample for COVID-19 testing, you can request a nasal swab test. Faculty/staff should contact the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885. Students should call McKinley Health Center at 217-244-5661. Please state that you are requesting the nasal swab test because you are fasting to observe Ramadan. The testing option will be available from April 12 – May 12.

We are reminding students, faculty and staff to maintain their regular testing schedule and follow COVID-19 safety protocols.

Mandatory testing requirements are still in place for individuals who are fully vaccinated. Continue to check the testing locations page or your Safer Illinois app before testing at your usual location.

I am very grateful for your continued efforts as we work to maximize the safety of our university community. Please feel free to direct questions to covid-19@illinois.edu.

Sincerely,

Robert J. Jones

Chancellor

Massmail: Vaccine appointments available

The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) has announced that there are COVID-19 appointments available in our community, and all faculty, staff and students are eligible. 

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Massmail: Vaccine appointments for this week (faculty and staff)

The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) has announced that all individuals 16 years of age or older who live or work in Champaign County are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. This means that all university faculty and staff are now eligible to make an appointment. See the full CUPHD press release here.

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Massmail: Vaccine appointments for students this week

The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) has announced that all individuals 16 years of age or older who live or work in Champaign County are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. This means that all students are now eligible to make an appointment. See the full CUPHD press release here.

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Weekly update from Chancellor Jones (Week of April 5)

We are continuing to share updated vaccine information.

All University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign faculty, staff and students are now eligible for vaccine appointments. If you have not yet been able to make an appointment, please be patient until more appointments are available, and please check your university email account every day for updates on additional vaccination opportunities. You can also use vaccinefinder.org to look for available appointments nearby.

We are offering COVID-19 testing for university family members through SHIELD CU.

Our university COVID-19 saliva test is now available for family and household members of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign faculty, staff and students through SHIELD CU, a partnership program with OSF HealthCare. 

We are sharing information about university budget and finance in our COVID-19 Briefing Series.

The captioned Budget and Finance briefing is now available to watch.

We are offering alternative COVID-19 testing for individuals observing Ramadan. 

If you will be fasting during Ramadan and concerned about producing a saliva sample for COVID-19 testing, you can request a nasal swab test. Faculty/staff should contact the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885. Students should call McKinley Health Center at 217-244-5661. Please state that you are requesting the nasal swab test because you are fasting to observe Ramadan. The testing option will be available to from April 12 – May 12.

We are reminding students, faculty and staff to maintain their regular testing schedule and follow COVID-19 safety protocols.

Continue to check the testing locations page or your Safer Illinois app before testing at your usual location. Mandatory testing requirements are still in place for individuals who are fully vaccinated.

I am very grateful for your continued efforts as we work to maximize the safety of our university community. Please feel free to direct questions to covid-19@illinois.edu.

Sincerely,

Robert J. Jones

Chancellor