Coronavirus Information Hub | UCI

UCI is closely monitoring the coronavirus ("COVID-19") situation and associated communications from the county, state and federal authorities. We will continue to provide updates through this website and email communications, and take steps to ensure the health and safety of our community.

While we encourage you to review our FAQ section, we recognize that not every concern or question may be addressed, especially those with uniquely individual circumstances.

We have established the UCI Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response Center. Students, staff, faculty, parents, and community partners may call 949-824-9918 or email covid19@uci.edu to connect directly for more information.

March 19, 2020: An Open Letter to the Orange County Community from UCI and UCI Health leadership

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Reducing the spread of viruses starts with basic hygiene. Here are preventative measures that you can follow to keep our community healthy. 

Always wash your hands with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. *It's not the water temperature, but the time you take rubbing the hands (20 seconds).

Cover your mouth with your elbow when you cough.

If you are sick, stay home and do not travel. Call ahead before visiting your doctor or the Student Health Center to arrange a time to be seen.

Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

UCI Podcasts

•  UCI Podcast: Coronavirus discussion with Student Health medical director Dr. Albert Chang
  
•  UCI Podcast: Inclusivity during difficult times
•  UCI Podcast: Coronavirus & traveling

Videocasts

•  "Flattening the curve" Fireside chat on Employee Experience
•  "Flattening the curve" Fireside chat on Student Affairs
•  "Flattening the curve" Fireside chat on Teaching and Learning
•  Video: OC Forum: Coronavirus Discussion feat. Bernadette Boden-Albala, Dr. Steve Goldstein and Dr. Susan Huang
•  Videocast: 2019 Novel Coronavirus: Current State of Knowledge and Public Health Response
•  Videocast: UCI Virtual Town Hall - "Flattening the curve"

UCI to Offer Child Care Services to Essential On-Site Employees

March 23, 2020 6:15 p.m.

In an effort to assist our essential employees who are required to work on-site during this unique and unprecedented period of time, UCI is partnering with the YMCA to offer local child care services.

Confirmed Case of COVID-19 at UCI

March 21, 2020 9:01 a.m.

We have been informed that a non-student resident of UCI’s campus family housing tested positive for COVID-19. In accordance of health privacy laws, we cannot disclose the identity or personal information regarding the individual. We have coordinated with the Orange County Health Care Agency and been in touch with those who may have been exposed through contact.

Governor’s Stay at Home Order

March 20, 2020 10:03 a.m.

UCI leadership reinforces Gov. Gavin Newsom's Stay at Home order, provides additional guidance.

Urgent action needed for all UCI travelers outside of the US

March 20, 2020 7:55 a.m.

The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. UCI employees and supervisors must advise all of our travelers to either return to the US immediately or to stay where they are until guidelines change which could be many months, certainly an indefinite period of time.

On-Campus Residents Able to Safely Return to Their Permanent Residence Must Do So

March 18, 2020 7:58 p.m.

The U.S. Department of Education has stated that student aid packages will not need to be adjusted, should students choose to return to their permanent residences for Spring quarter.

Reporting COVID-19 Paid Leave in TRS

March 18, 2020 6:01 p.m.

The Time Reporting System (timesheet.uci.edu) was recently updated to allow employees to report paid leave hours related to COVID-19. Employees who use TRS can report COVID-19 paid leave in the same way they report their normal work hours and leave usage.

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The State

March 25, 2020

How will the coronavirus affect crime rates? It’s complicated, experts say

KCRW (Audio)

March 25, 2020

Can The U.S. Crowdsource Its Way Out Of A Mask Shortage? No, But It Still Helps

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

March 24, 2020

UC Irvine Opens Online Learning Research Center as Coronavirus Forces Faculty Online

BuzzFeed News

March 24, 2020

The Coronavirus Is Sending Lots Of Younger People To The Hospital

KPBS (CNS)

March 24, 2020

UC Hospitals Begin Recruiting For Coronavirus Drug Trials

ABC News

March 24, 2020

On the front lines of coronavirus outbreak, medical workers fear rationing of masks will heighten risks

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CDC Resources

• Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

• CDC: What to do if you are sick with 2019 Novel Coronavirus

• CDC Definitions (scroll to middle of page)

Travel Information

• CDC Communication Resources for Travelers

• CDC: Travelers from China Arriving in the United States

• UCI: Policy for Student International Activities

• UCI Policy Travel Amendment COVID-19

• UCI Trip Cancellation Form

• UCI: International Risk Review Team

• UC: International Travel Registry

California Department of Public Health

• Guidance for large events (PDF)

• Guidance for schools (PDF)

• Guidance for colleges and universities (PDF)