February 25: Retriever Ready Action Update

Please see the latest updates on UMBC’s Retriever Ready website. Questions? Email covid19@umbc.edu.

COVID-19 Health & Safety

• UMBC’s Public Health Dashboard was updated with new data on February 24. There were five new positive on-campus cases during this reporting period. The campus positivity rate is 0.2 percent and we currently have no residential students in quarantine or isolation. We are so grateful for our community’s commitment to health and safety.

• Wondering where your family members can get tested for COVID-19 in Baltimore County? Check here!

Testing and Tracking during Spring Break

• Testing groups will receive specific instructions for spring break via myUMBC. In general, if you will be on campus during the break (residential students, researchers, etc.) you should continue to test. Testing requirements are waived for individuals who will not be on campus during the break. All community members who are approved to be on campus must continue to symptom track the entirety of the break.

COVID-19 Vaccine

• Please take a moment to review the CDC’s Key Things to Know about COVID-19 Vaccines.

• Information about how to get vaccinated in Maryland is available here.  

Reminder: Travel Restrictions Remain in Effect

• The Governor’s emergency order requiring Marylanders to limit all travel to essential purposes only remains in effect. All Marylanders who travel outside of Maryland and individuals who travel to Maryland must either obtain a negative COVID-19 test result or self-quarantine for 10 days. This applies to travel to/from all states/territories except Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington, D.C. 

After-Hours Student Health Assistance

• Did you know that University Health Services and the Counseling Center have an After-Hours Support Line? If you have mental and/or physical health concerns outside of regular business hours and wish to speak with someone, please call 410-455-3230. This support line is available to support students experiencing a mental health crisis, physical health issues, sexual assault, or relationship violence.

• The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. The Lifeline can be reached at 1-800-273-8255.

UMBC Together

• Visit the UMBC Together website for recent social media posts and the UMBC Together myUMBC group for information on upcoming events.