COVID-19 announcements

A message to the Stanford community updates requirements for weekly testing for unvaccinated faculty, staff and postdoctoral scholars and addresses recommendations and policies related to wearing face coverings on campus.

In an email sent to Stanford faculty and staff on Thursday, July 22, Russell Furr and Rich Wittman discuss the recent cases of COVID-19 on campus and Stanford's ongoing monitoring of the COVID-19 variants and public health.

Following public health guidance by Santa Clara and San Mateo counties, Stanford now recommends that face coverings be worn in crowded indoor spaces on campus and requires their use in campus spaces that are open to the public.

A message to the Stanford community details a wide range of planning issues for the fall quarter including vaccination requirements, Health Check, testing, international student arrivals, fall instruction, face coverings, and various facilities on campus.

A message to the campus community addresses changes to the process for reporting vaccination status on Health Check and other steps the university is taking to prepare for more normal times ahead.

On July 15, 2021, the University will make significant changes to COVID-19 travel policies that have been in place since March 2020. For travel prior to July 15, please follow existing procedures and requirements.

Beginning June 28, the COVID dashboards will include data on vaccinated individuals. The data will reflect submissions to Health Check, which are required for those coming to campus and voluntary for many others.

A message to the campus community addresses upcoming changes to safety protocols for face coverings, social distancing and density, as well changes to Health Check.

A message to the campus community addresses changes in public health requirements over the next few weeks that will significantly influence rules for the campus and community. Among the protocols that will change later this month are those involving face coverings, vaccinations and Health Check, campus zones and other outdoor settings and events.

Santa Clara County is moving to the yellow “minimal” tier effective Wednesday, May 19, and also lifting many local requirements. Relevant programs at Stanford are reviewing the latest guidance and will be providing updates to reflect any adjustments they make as a result.