COVID-19 announcements

The new guidelines do not change current operations at Stanford. Employees should continue to work from home unless approved to be on campus and those in essential categories should continue to report to work as scheduled.

Russell Furr, associate vice provost for Environment Health & Safety, details a change for those returning to Santa Clara County from travel outside the area. Beginning Monday, Nov. 30, anyone who returns to Santa Clara County after traveling more than 150 miles away must quarantine for 14 days.

In a health advisory to health care workers and those who work in congregate settings, Santa Clara County Public Health Officer Sara Cody offers recommendations for how to stay safer during the current COVID-19 surge.

In a message to the campus community, Provost Persis Drell announces that starting January 4, Stanford will begin requiring COVID-19 surveillance testing for faculty, staff and postdoctoral scholars who come to campus for in-person work.

The State of California has issued an overnight stay-at-home order that takes effect this Saturday, Nov. 21, for California counties, including Santa Clara County, that are in the purple “widespread risk” tier for COVID-19.

In a message to the Stanford community, Russell Furr, associate vice provost for environmental health & safety, details adjustments at Stanford in response to Santa Clara County moving to the purple “widespread risk” tier, effective Tuesday.

In a message to the campus community, Provost Persis Drell provides an update on plans for the quarter that begins in January, including an offer for on-campus housing to frosh and sophomores, with health and safety measures to inhibit the spread of COVID-19.

Information and guidance regarding student COVID testing and travel during winter break.

In a message to the campus community, Russell Furr, associate vice provost for environmental health and safety, announces updated social distancing protocols across campus in compliance with the latest county public health order.

Stanford has developed policies and procedures for shifting classes currently being taught outdoors to indoor spaces on campus. Details are available in the In Person Instructional Recovery Plan.