Due to an increasing number of COVID-19 cases and prevalence of the Delta variant in our region, UTMB announces additional safety measures for employees and students (access restricted).

In view of the rising number of COVID-19 cases due to the more contagious and more virulent Delta variant, employees and students should take additional actions to protect themselves and everyone we serve in our communities.

Internationally, the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus has been spreading fast and has caused significant increases in hospitalizations and mortality. It is expected to be the predominant strain in the US within a few weeks. At UTMB, our virus sequencing effort has shown an alarming increase in the prevalence of the Delta variant. Read this advisory for the campus community from UTMB's COVID-19 task force (access restricted).

This summer and the start of a new academic semester will bring many new faces to our campus. Please click the title to read more about UTMB's current masking policy that went into effect May 22 in accordance with guidance from the CDC and the May 18 Executive Order from Texas Governor Greg Abbott.

In support of the state’s efforts to ensure every Texan has the opportunity to be vaccinated against COVID-19, UTMB is now providing COVID vaccines at all primary clinic locations and, starting June 24, 2021, we will begin offering the vaccine to all eligible hospitalized patients. It is important for all UTMB caregivers to participate in ensuring our patients are offered the opportunity to receive the vaccine. Details for clinical staff are now online (access restricted).