Zip code specific vaccine clinic for eligible Rochester residents
New York State will open a new COVID-19 vaccination site next week, and thousands of new appointments will be available for many Rochester residents. The new vaccination site will be…
For students: COVID-19 vaccine update from UHS
UHS is advising that, based on the current availability of the COVID-19 vaccine in Rochester and nationwide, it’s unlikely that the University will be able to vaccinate students this semester.…
COVID-19 vaccine paid sick day
To help those who experience side effects and are unable to work after receiving their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, the University is now providing a one-time paid vaccine…
Update Feb. 11: COVID-19 vaccination availability
NOTE: Please visit our Vaccine page for the latest updates and guidance. The below was shared February 11. When COVID-19 vaccines first became available at the start of 2021, our…
Wellness event: Handling winter during the COVID-19 pandemic
Facing winter in Rochester with COVID-19 restrictions can be daunting. Join UR Medicine EAP and Well-U on Thursday, February 25 from noon to 1 p.m. EST for a webinar focused…
Compete in the Dr. Chat Bot Challenge
Students can sign up to join the Dr. Chat Bot Challenge, receive a button to signify their involvement, complete their daily University Dr. Chat Bot health screening each day, and…
Guidance on 2021 spring semester guests and visitors
The Coronavirus University Restart Team (CURT) is providing guidance on the policies for visitors and guests on campus for this spring semester. These updates align with current health directives from…
No more NYS Orange Zone for the University, but vigilance still needed
On Wednesday, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that most all of the New York State COVID Microcluster Zones have been lifted, meaning that the University is no longer in an Orange…
What to expect for the 2021 spring semester on campus
Updated February 18, 2021 Here are some of the ways the campuses will operate to start the spring semester. COVID-19 testing and vaccine University Health Service (UHS) will again conduct…
Space still available in emergency childcare program
There are still spots available in the University’s “School of Roc” program, which provides emergency childcare on the University’s campus. Organized through a partnership with the YMCA of Greater Rochester,…