Testing and Screening

When does contact tracing begin?

The Health Department will begin contact tracing within the next 24-48 hours and will contact you directly if they feel that you might have been exposed.

After my positive test result, when can I return to work?

Prior to returning to physically returning to work, you are required to obtain clearance from Employee Health. Upon receiving clearance, Employee Health will send the following notice to you and your supervisor.

I don’t know much about the leave options. Who can I contact for help?

UVA HR is ready to support managers and employees through this process, please reach out to askhr@virginia.edu for assistance. The HR Benefits, Leave and Payroll (BLP) team will reach out directly to the supervisor and employee to coordinate the appropriate leave options consistent with established standard operating procedures.

I have received a positive test result. Can I send an email to my colleagues?

While you are free to share your own test results, your manager or supervisor will be informed not to include your name in any communication.

Will I be notified if I receive a positive test result?

Yes.  Employee Health will send a secure email notifying the following parties of a positive case which includes identifying information (name of the employee):

Will I be notified if I receive a negative test result?

Yes.  If test results are negative you will be cleared to physically return to work (if you work on Grounds). You and your manager will be notified by Employee Health.

What should I do while I am waiting for my test results?
  • If you are able to work remotely, you should continue to do so pending the test result.
  • If the you are unable to work remotely due to symptoms or the nature of your work, you should look into a paid leave category (PHEL - Public Health Emergency Leave) pending the outcome of the test.
Do I need to do a daily health check?

Revised August 10

The HOOS Health Check app is now available in the Apple and Google Play stores. This easy-to-use tool will help members of the UVA community remain aware of their health and identify any possible COVID symptoms before they come to Grounds. HOOS Health Check will replace daily health attestations that UVA Health team members, researchers, and some other groups on Grounds have used this summer. 

I've just learned that someone in my department has COVID, what do I do?

Please review this document: What To Do If Someone Around Me Tests Positive for COVID-19

 It will not be appropriate to send mass emails or messages communicating positive results to departments.

Contact tracing will be conducted by the Virginia Department of Health.

Will the students go through a wellness attestation every morning asking them to check for symptoms?

Yes, all students, faculty, and staff must complete a wellness attestation every day before coming to Grounds. The attestation procedure and app will be released in coming weeks. 

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