Campus Messages and Updates

Kentucky Blood Center Making Appeal for Blood Donations

UKNow Mar 13, 2020

As Coronavirus spreads in Kentucky and across the United States, Kentucky Blood Center (KBC) is urging healthy individuals to donate blood to ensure an adequate blood supply.

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Additional Guidance from Provost Blackwell

Provost David W. Blackwell Mar 13, 2020

A message from Provost Blackwell with updates surrounding COVID-19.

Update on Remote Work Options

Kim Wilson Mar 13, 2020

A campus message to employees about remote work options from Kim Wilson, Vice President for Human Resources and Chief Human Resources Officer.

Important Update on Coronavirus and Our Campus Community

President Eli Capilouto Mar 12, 2020

A campus message providing information on the university's response to President Trump's suspension of most travel from Europe.

Help Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus

Dr. Derek Forster Mar 11, 2020

This week's column is by Dr. Derek Forster, medical director for Infection Prevention and Control at UK HealthCare.

Important Update on Coronavirus and Our Campus Community

President Eli Capilouto Mar 11, 2020

President Capilouto provides updates on university operations, including travel, online instruction and faculty and staff operations.

Important Updates on the Coronavirus and Spring Break

President Eli Capilouto Mar 9, 2020

The President provides an important update on spring break and UK's voluntary travel registry.

Important Update About Coronavirus (COVID-19)

President Eli Capilouto Mar 6, 2020

A message from President Capilouto with a media statement confirming a patient has tested presumptive positive for COVID-19 at UK Chandler Hospital.

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On Friday evening, both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Department of State elevated travel warnings and advisories for Italy to a Level 3. The same advisories also have been issued for Iran. This move follows recent heightened travel warnings and advisories for both China and South Korea.

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An Update on the Coronavirus and Our Preparedness

President Eli Capilouto Feb 27, 2020

Four weeks ago, we formed a workgroup of senior administrators (from UK HealthCare, the Provost’s Office, Finance and Administration, Emergency Management, the International Center, Risk Management, Human Resources, and Communications) to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of our campus community in light of the international outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Email	healthcorps@uky.edu
Phone	859-218-SAFE(7233)

Email	coronavirus@uky.edu
Emergencies	911 / #UKPD (#8573)
UKPD Dispatch	859 257-1616

Campus Messages and Updates

Screening, Testing, and Tracing