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Get Ready for Respiratory Virus Season: Masking and Vaccine Information

A message from UW Medicine Infection Prevention & Employee Health Teams.

World COVID-19 Statistics

695,750,008
Confirmed cases
Updated on September 25, 2023 9:38 pm
6,919,476
Total deaths
Updated on September 25, 2023 9:38 pm
627,098,942
Total recovered
Updated on September 25, 2023 9:38 pm
61,731,590
Total active cases
Updated on September 25, 2023 9:38 pm

Latest COVID-19 Updates

Get Ready for Respiratory Virus Season: Masking and Vaccine Information

A message from UW Medicine Infection Prevention & Employee Health Teams.

Updated Masking Policy for Healthcare Workers

A message from UW Medicine Employee Health and Infection Prevention & Control Teams.

UW Medicine Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Policy Update

A message from UW Medicine Employee Health.

UW Medicine Return to Work Policy Reminder

A message from UW Medicine Infection Prevention and Employee Health.

Looking Back and Forward in 55 Words

A message from Anne Browning.

UW Medicine Continues to Require Masks in Hospitals and Clinics

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UW Medicine COVID-19 Update Jan. 20, 2023

A message from John Lynch.

Marking the Start of a New Year

A message from Anne Browning.

UW Medicine COVID-19 Update Dec. 15, 2022

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UW Medicine Guidance and Resources for Respiratory Illnesses

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