Testing

What do we need to know about COVID-19 testing on campus for the fall semester?

UMaine Machias’ phase nine, return-to-campus COVID-19 asymptomatic T3 saliva testing is Sept. 7–Dec. 14 for students and employees. Testing will be 9 a.m.–noon on Tuesdays and 2–5 p.m. on Thursdays in the Clipper Lounge in Sennett Hall. Those with an in-person presence on the UMaine Machias campus or at a university-affiliated facility/research site who are […]

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What will arrival testing look like for UMaine and UMaine Machias students? And can students opt out of on-campus testing with documentation of a negative COVID-19 test result?

Testing will be required of individuals who are not fully vaccinated. For those not fully vaccinated as required to live on and participate in on-campus classes and activities, testing will be conducted through a noninvasive saliva test. Returning members of the community are already familiar with the COVID-19 saliva test, and while the locations and […]

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Will there be weekly on-campus COVID-19 testing for UMaine and UMaine Machias students and employees in the fall semester?

Yes, for individuals who are not fully vaccinated. Weekly testing will be required for students, staff and faculty in the university’s in-person community. Vaccinated persons are currently exempt. Testing also is available for vaccinated asymptomatic community members upon request. People who are symptomatic should seek medical attention from the primary care provider or campus health […]

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If vaccinated UMaine or UMaine Machias students or employees are close contacts to someone who tests positive for COVID-19, will they need to quarantine?

Fully vaccinated students or employees who are identified as close contacts of a positive case and are asymptomatic will not need to quarantine or be tested if they are symptom free under current public health guidance. An individual is considered fully vaccinated 14 days after receiving a J&J shot or 14 days after their second […]

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If I’ve tested positive for COVID-19, should I still get vaccinated?

Yes. The CDC recommends that you get vaccinated regardless of whether you already had COVID-19, as this provides the best immune protection.  Even if you have already recovered from COVID-19, it is possible — although rare — that you could be infected again with the virus that causes COVID-19. Studies have shown that vaccination provides […]

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I have tested positive for COVID-19 and completed the required isolation. What steps do I take to return to work or classes on campus or a UMaine facility statewide?

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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