COVID-19 Resources

The information on this page is directed to UCSF faculty, staff and learners and Benioff Children's Hospitals faculty. For patient information, visit UCSF Health’s COVID-19 Information for Patients & Visitors or COVID-19 Vaccines at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals websites.

 

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Latest Updates

April 29, 2025

End of Respiratory Season and Changes in Masking Requirements

In a message to staff and providers at UCSF Health, including Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland and UCSF Health Saint Francis & St. Mary’s Hospitals, Chief Clinical Officer Josh Adler provided the following update: 

April 30, 2025, marks the official end of the respiratory viral season and the conclusion of this year’s employee and inpatient flu vaccination programs. On May 1, the UCSF Health-wide health care personnel masking requirement will also end.

For more information, read Dr. Adler's message. 

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October 30, 2024

Masking Required in Direct Patient Care Areas Beginning November 1, 2024

In a message to all staff, physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs) at UCSF Health, including Saint Francis & St. Mary's hospitals and Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, Chief Clinical Officer Josh Adler announced that UCSF Health will resume the required face masking for all staff involved in direct patient care from November 1, 2024, through April 30, 2025. This requirement coincides with the respiratory viral season and aligns with guidelines from our local and state public health departments.

Additional details can be found on the Masking Guidance and Policies for UCSF Facilities webpage. 

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2024-25 COVID-19 Vaccine Information

September 26, 2024

In a message to faculty, staff and learners, Chief Clinical Officer Josh Adler provided an update on this year’s COVID-19 vaccine and related policies for the UCSF community. He wrote: 

For UCSF Faculty, Staff and Learners

Our recommendation and policies related to the updated COVID-19 vaccine are as follows:

  • It is strongly recommended that everyone in the UCSF community receive the updated vaccine. 
  • You should obtain the vaccine through your local pharmacy, health care provider or community vaccine site. More information is available on the OHS website.
  • UCSF faculty, staff and learners will need to submit proof of vaccination or a declination form. 
  • Proof of vaccination or declination should be submitted via the OHS Portal or Digital Screener. 
  • UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland employees should submit documentation to eh-dept@ucsf.edu or through the Digital Screener.
  • A deadline for compliance will be communicated at a later date.
For UCSF Health patients
  • If you come to UCSF for primary care, you can ask for the COVID-19 vaccine during your next primary care visit. 

Read the message from Dr. Adler in its entirety.

 

 

REMINDER: Always complete COVID-19 testing for any symptoms to detect and prevent the spread of the virus. 

  • The Digital Screener is required for COVID-19 infection reporting and Occupational Health Services (OHS) clearance. It is available through the Mobile App or the Digital Screener website. 
  • Take the Digital Screener for COVID-19 Symptoms and Exposure guidance.
  • Symptoms include: sore / scratchy throat, cough, congestion / runny nose, headache, muscle aches, fatigue, fever, diarrhea, nausea / vomiting, loss of taste/smell, eye redness / discharge, or any change from baseline.