No. Neither the recently authorized and recommended vaccines nor the other COVID-19 vaccines currently in clinical trials in the United States can cause you to test positive on viral tests, which are used to see if you have a current infection. If your body develops an immune response — the goal of vaccination — there […]
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The state’s COVID-19 vaccination website has the latest information on vaccination sites, FAQs and more.
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Please help us ensure that your T3 saliva PCR test is successful. The day of your test on campus, we ask that you please follow these important steps for obtaining a readable test result: Water hydration well before the appointment is critical to a successful saliva test. Please attempt to drink 8 ounces of water […]
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If you have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the past 90 days, please provide proof of a positive RT-PCR diagnostic test for verification. The three options for submission: bring a copy of the positive laboratory test to the UMaine testing site on the date and time of your scheduled test email a copy to um.covidtesting@maine.edu […]
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The latest University of Maine System guidance is online.
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Please use the university’s self-reporting form online. Employees also can contact their Human Resources partners.
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, isolation and quarantine help protect the public by preventing exposure to people who have or may have a contagious disease. The CDC offers information about quarantining and isolating that is helpful for employees and students living in the off-campus community. Students who isolate or quarantine on […]
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Members of the UMaine and UMaine Machias communities are encouraged to seek out flu shots at local health care facilities or pharmacies, or their primary care physician. If there is a flu vaccination clinic on campus, as has occurred in past years, campuswide notices will be sent.
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Since the start of the pandemic, members of the UMaine and UMaine Machias communities have been working to effectively reduce the likelihood of COVID-19 transmission and plan for containment should an outbreak occur. Reduction strategies range from issuing hand sanitizer to developing high-level safety zones and operating protocols for our research facilities. These collaborative efforts […]
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Students enrolled in University of Maine at Machias classes have the option to withdraw from one or more classes without academic penalty (equivalent to a grade of W). The university’s goal in making these changes is to be as student-centric as possible by offering choices that promote academic integrity and positive learning outcomes. Students may […]
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