COVID-19 Community Report
Regular case updates for UIW's various campus locations
COVID-19 Community Report
This page will provide an ongoing report for the on-campus UIW community that includes students, faculty and employees. Data will be updated regularly. All locations on UIW campuses visited by an individual diagnosed with COVID-19 for 15 minutes or longer will be closed and receive a Level 3 cleaning and disinfectant prior to reopening.
Total # of Active Cases on campus is the number of individuals who have not yet recovered from a COVID-19 infection. Individuals included in this category are students, employees and faculty that either live in residence halls, attend class on campus, or work on campus. All individuals who test positive for COVID-19 or are presumed positive are asked to isolate for a minimum of 10 days, with the last 24 hours being fever free without the use of fever reducing medication, and improvement in symptoms.
Cumulative Cases is the total number of individuals diagnosed with COVID-19 who either have an active infection or have recovered from COVID-19. Individuals included in this category are students, employees and faculty that either live in residence halls, attend class on campus, or work on campus.
Prevalence rate on campus is the total number of positive cases within the university population. Individuals included in this category are students, employees and faculty that either live in residence halls, attend class on campus, or work on campus.
Broadway Campus (as of 9/21/20)
16
Total # Active Cases
24
Cumulative Cases
0.08%
Prevalence Rate on Campus
COVID-19 Warning Indicators
UIW COVID-19 Warning Indicators are based on the CDC Mitigation Strategies for Communities with local COVID-19 transmission. The indicators look at Bexar County and all UIW campuses COVID-19 positive rates and community transmission. The goal of the warning indicators is to mitigate risk and prevent the progression to the next warning indicator. UIW will update the warning indicators weekly for each individual campus.
None to Minimal
Minimal to Moderate
Substantial
Significant
Level of Community Transmission
Use the drop downs below to learn more about UIW's phased plan approach to continuing operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. UIW is currently in Orange.
Description of Community Characteristics
Evidence of isolated cases or limited community transmission, case investigations underway; no evidence of exposure in large communal settings
<5% positive rate in the Bexar County community
Description of UIW Community Transmission
Very Limited community transmission on UIW campuses
Level of Mitigation
Low Mitigation
UIW Response
- Local COVID-19 indicators and trends reported on UIW webpage
- Education on signs and symptoms of COVID-19
- Employees and students who are high risk should have a plan if UIW spread occurs
- Educate staff and students to stay home when sick
- Increased hand sanitizer stations
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily
Housekeeping
Level 1
Level 3 cleaning for all areas with a positive individual. The area will be closed for 24 hours and disinfection will occur.
Per CDC guidelines, spaces occupied by someone who is COVID-19 positive do not require disinfection after 7 days.
Academics
Widespread in-person classes
COVID-19 Testing
Symptomatic and contact risk
Description of Community Characteristics
Sustained transmission with high likelihood or confirmed exposure within communal settings and potential for rapid increase in cases
5-10% positive rate in the Bexar County community
Description of UIW Community Transmission
Limited community transmission on UIW campuses
UIW positivity rate <5%
Level of Mitigation
Moderate Mitigation and surveillance
UIW Response
- Face Masks
- Increased education on hand hygiene, respiratory etiquette, cleaning, and disinfection
- 6ft physical distancing
- High risk employees and students should have a plan if UIW spread occurs
- Educate staff and students to stay home when sick
- Increase hand sanitizer stations
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces
Housekeeping
Level 2
Level 3 cleaning for all areas with a positive individual. The area will be closed for 24 hours and disinfection will occur.
Per CDC guidelines, spaces occupied by someone who is COVID-19 positive do not require disinfection after 7 days.
Academics
Limited in-person classes
(significant reduction of individuals on campus)
Optional in-person sessions
COVID-19 Testing
Symptomatic and contact risk
Voluntary test 10% of students and employees on campus monthly
Description of Community Characteristics
Large scale, community transmission, including communal settings (e.g., schools, workplaces)
>10% positive rate in the Bexar County community
Description of UIW Community Transmission
Evidence of community spread or sustained spread within UIW campuses
UIW positivity rate 5%- 10%
Level of Mitigation
Significant Mitigation and enhanced surveillance and monitoring
UIW Response
- Face Masks
- Significantly increased education and signage on hand hygiene, respiratory etiquette, cleaning, and disinfection
- Medical town halls
- 6-foot physical distancing (distancing)
- Reduced occupancy to 50% (density)
- Minimize high contact activities (duration)
- Minimize high intensity activities (degree)
- Indoor congregate areas must maintain 6-foot physical distancing and face masks
Housekeeping
Level 2
Level 3 cleaning for all areas with a positive individual. The area will be closed for 24 hours and disinfection will occur.
Per CDC guidelines, spaces occupied by someone who is COVID-19 positive do not require disinfection after 7 days.
Academics
Limited in-person classes
(significant reduction of individuals on campus)
COVID-19 Testing
Symptomatic and contact risk
Voluntary test 25% of students and employees on campus monthly
Description of Community Characteristics
Large scale, uncontrolled community transmission, including communal settings (e.g., schools, workplaces)
>10% positive rate in the Bexar County community
Description of UIW Community Transmission
Evidence of large scale spread within UIW campuses
UIW positivity rate >10%
Level of Mitigation
Shelter in Place
UIW Response
- Continue all response efforts identified under substantial, controlled transmission
- Limit community movement
- Consider a disruption in educational routine according to guidance from local health department
- Reduced occupancy to 10%
- Essential workers only
- Close congregate areas
Housekeeping
Level 2
Level 3 cleaning for all areas with a positive individual. The area will be closed for 24 hours and disinfection will occur.
Per CDC guidelines, spaces occupied by someone who is COVID-19 positive do not require disinfection after 7 days.
Academics
Transition to virtual learning
Essential clinical activities continue
Follow guidance from SAMHD
COVID-19 Testing
Symptomatic and contact risk
Guidance from SAMHD
Current Facility Closures
- There are no closures at this time.
Additional Resources
Representatives from UIW's various departments are ready to assist you and answer your questions.
Athletics
(210) 829-2722
athletics@uiwtx.edu
Athletics Website
Campus Life
(210) 829-6034
campusengagement@uiwtx.edu
Campus Life Website
Mission & Ministry
(210) 829-6000
ministry@uiwtx.edu
Mission & Ministry Website
Human Resources
(210) 829-6019
uiwhr@uiwtx.edu
Human Resources Website
Emergency Management
(210) 829-6035
uiwsafety@uiwtx.edu
EHSRM Management
Communications
(210) 829-6001
pr@uiwtx.edu
Communications & Brand Marketing Website
Tech Support/Help Desk
(210) 829-2721
helpdesk@uiwtx.edu
Help Desk Website
UIW Libraries
(210) 829-3835
reference@uiwtx.edu
UIW Libraries Website
Counseling & Behavioral Services
(210) 832-5656
counseling@uiwtx.edu
Counseling & Behavioral Services Website
Health Services
(210) 829-6017
healthsvcs@uiwtx.edu
Health Services Website
Financial Aid
(210) 829-6008
finaid@uiwtx.edu
Financial Aid Website
Business Office
(210) 829-6043
busad@uiwtx.edu
Business Office Website