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COVID-19

Student Health Services and all of UCSC is working hard to protect your health and well-being. Get the latest information from Student Health Services here.

Contact SHC if you have COVID-19 symptoms or exposure. Any student who is symptomatic or who was exposed to a COVID-19 positive person should speak to the Student Health Center Advice Nurse Line at (831) 459-2591. Symptomatic employees should contact their medical provider.

Please note the following spaces and circumstances require masking at all times:

Masking is required in UC Santa Cruz clinical settings (e.g., Student Health Services and COVID-19 testing sites) and while riding campus transit vehicles.

Per California Department of Public Health, anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 or is known to be a close contact of a COVID-19 positive individual, must wear a mask for 10 days.

Resources

UCSC COVID-19 tests are only for active, enrolled students, as well as current employees who are working on site. COVID-19 testing information for the general public.
COVID-19 Visitors and Events Protocol: current guidance for campus visitors and events.
Get your digital COVID-19 vaccine record with the State of California.
Masking remains an effective tool against the transmission of COVID-19 and many other illnesses. Free surgical and KN-95 masks continue to be available for pick up at various campus locations.
Immunization information for students, including international.
What to Do If You're Sick: Guidance from the CDC about what to do if you're sick and how to care for yourself at home.
Staying Safe When Going Out
Travel Tips: Toolkit for Domestic Travelers and International Travel during COVID-19
CDC's COVID-19 FAQ: Common concerns about the virus answered.
211 Phone or Text: Questions about coronavirus? In Santa Cruz County, you can dial 211 or text "COVID19" to 211-211 for more coronavirus information.
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