University Of Kentucky Officials Answer More Questions On Reopening

From the University of Kentucky:

August 13, 2020

By Whitney Hale

As University of Kentucky approaches the first day of in-session classes Aug. 17, the university continues to field questions related to specific elements of the campus restart plan. Below are three of the questions most commonly asked by university faculty and staff.

Q: What kind of face covering can I wear?

A: Based on consultation with health professionals on campus, UK has decided to allow traditional masks, shields and clear masks. UK's supply center has both shields and clear masks in stock. Like students, the university is supplying two traditional masks for every employee; face shields and clear masks may be purchased by an employee's unit or department.

Q: When should I wear a face covering?

A: You should wear a face covering at all times unless you are eating, drinking, exercising, alone in a room or alone outside.

Q: As an employee, who can I see if I’m having anxiety or other concerns?

A: Therapists with Work+Life Connections employee counseling are available for free, confidential appointments via phone or Zoom.

As of Aug. 9, of the 8,803 students tested, Wild Health reported 60 positive cases and a 0.7% positivity rate on campus. To see updated results from student testing, visit: www.uky.edu/coronavirus/covid-19-testing-results.

For more information related to University of Kentucky's COVID-19 response and restart plan, visit www.uky.edu/coronavirus/.

Each day UK will be providing some of the most frequently asked questions from students, faculty and staff and answering them as we start the new semester. If you have questions you would like to see answered, please email coronavirus@uky.edu. We will continue to answer those on an individual basis, but may also include them in UKNOW. Thanks and stay safe and healthy.

This press release was produced by the University of Kentucky. The views expressed here are the author’s own.