School of Medicine Updates on COVID-19

This webpage contains links to content about COVID-19's impact upon the UCR School of Medicine.

SOM Student-specific information can be found on the Student Affairs website
More information about campus announcements can be found on the Environmental Health & Safety website.
Changes to the campus' COVID-19 protocols as of March 20, 2023 are here.

Masking in Healthcare Settings

Beginning April 3, 2023, masks will no longer be required for asymptomatic patients, guests, visitors, vendors or staff at all UCR Health locations. Symptomatic patients must wear a mask as will healthcare professionals who provide care for these individuals. Masking will continue to be encouraged for all individuals.

For individuals who are COVID-19 positive and returning from isolation, or who have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, face coverings may be required for a limited duration.

Face coverings will continue to be available on campus for students and employees.

COVID-19 Hotlines

UCR has established a hotline, (844) 827-6827, for all UCR faculty and staff who are concerned they might have contracted COVID-19. In addition, health care personnel and other employees who have tested positive for COVID-19 should report to their supervisor or can call the hotline to report for the purpose of addressing employee and patient safety.

Students should call the UCR SOM Exposure Hotline at (951) 827-8275.