COVID-19
New COVID-19 guidance, including masking update, effective today
New guidance is released following regional trends, new CDC recommendations.
Aug 4, 2021
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UNMC will rely on science, data for COVID-19 safety decisions
Chancellor: 'Our North Star is the safety of our students, faculty and staff on campus.'
Jul 30, 2021
![From left, Kelly Cawcutt, MD, UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, and Jane Meza, PhD, speak at Wednesday's forum.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Forum073021.jpg)
Dean’s message: One year later, challenge remains
Despite successes, the fight against COVID-19 continues.
Jul 29, 2021
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Vaccine stickers to be distributed
Similar to Nebraska Medicine and other clinical partners, UNMC will issue ID badge stickers to fully vaccinated individuals.
Jul 27, 2021
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UNMC study explores COVID -19, lung diseases
Research team examined role of IL-33 gene in COVID-19 compared to other inflammatory lung diseases.
Jul 21, 2021
![From left, Jill Poole, MD, and Rohit Gaurav, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/GaurPoll21.jpg)
Under the microscope: Vaccinations
Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, discusses UNMC’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts with Jane Meza, PhD, interim executive director for health security.
Jul 20, 2021
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COVID-19 analysis looks at variant spread
New study tracks path of COVID-19 variants across the U.S.
Jul 13, 2021
![Siddappa Byrareddy, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Byrareddy0130-e1681322073529.jpg)
Convocation: ‘A special place in UNMC history’
John Lowe, PhD, spoke at May event, which honored 49 doctoral and master’s graduates.
Jul 1, 2021
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UNMC travel guidance updates effective today
Among changes, pre-approved essential international travel will be allowed.
Jul 1, 2021
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Vaccination efforts for grad students a success
Efforts by university leaders helped graduate students receive their COVID-19 vaccinations.
Jun 30, 2021
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