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As we begin the new academic year, our priorities remain constant: 1) protecting the health and safety of the learning community; 2) delivering our academic mission; and 3) joining together to reduce the spread of communicable diseases across campus. The following information related to COVID-19 and Monkeypox is meant as a brief summary with additional information available online.
COVID-19
Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 and stay home if they are exhibiting symptoms. Students may call the Student Health & Counseling Center (SHCC) at (262) 595-2366 to schedule an appointment for testing and/or pick up an At-Home test kit from the Housing Office or the SHCC. Faculty and staff should contact their healthcare provider for testing.
Vaccines and boosters are available at the SHCC for all students, faculty, and staff. Please call to schedule an appointment.
Masks/face coverings are optional indoors based on current CDC guidance related to existing community virus transmission rates. The decision to wear a mask is personal, often based on either one’s own or close family members’ medical conditions, and should be respected by all. Disposable masks will be available at the Student Center Concierge Desk and Tech Bar (WYLL L101).
Individuals who test positive for COVID-19 will be asked to isolate for five days. The first day of symptoms is “Day Zero.” People who are exposed and have no symptoms are no longer required to quarantine regardless of vaccination status. It is recommended that you wear a mask and monitor for symptoms for 10 days after an exposure.
Students who test positive or are diagnosed by a healthcare provider with COVID-19 are asked to fill-out the Student COVID-19 Reporting Form. Students will be instructed to contact any close contacts and to notify their instructors of their absence. Contact tracing is no longer being done by SHCC or Kenosha Public Health.
For more information on COVID-19, please visit the COVID-19 website. A link has been added to the UWP homepage above the search box for easy access.
Monkeypox
Monkeypox is a disease that causes fever, fatigue, swollen lymph nodes and a rash. Monkeypox is spread through several pathways, including direct contact with infectious rashes, scabs or body fluids, including respiratory secretions, touching items such as clothing or linens previously exposed to infectious rashes or body fluids, and intimate contact (sex, cuddling & kissing). Monkeypox can infect all people, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation.
Students seeking evaluation for suspected exposure to Monkeypox or infection should contact the SHCC for triage and instruction. Faculty and staff should contact their healthcare provider. Persons infected with Monkeypox should isolate until all skin lesions have resolved. The length of isolation will vary from patient to patient and may last 21 days (about 3 weeks) or more.
Students who are diagnosed with Monkeypox will be instructed to notify their instructors of their absence. We ask faculty to be flexible and work with students to complete assignments as appropriate. If you are concerned about a student’s ability to complete the course, please contact the Dean of Students Office.
For more information on Monkeypox, please visit the Student Health & Counseling Center website and the CDC’s Monkeypox website.
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