UTMB Employee and Student COVID-19 Information

The following are resources for UTMB Health staff and students that outline processes and procedures for COVID-19. Please protect yourself with the currently available bivalent COVID booster and flu vaccines. When ill with new onset respiratory symptoms, fever or fatigue, please stay away from work or study until you are tested for COVID and flu. Thank you for your continued flexibility as we adjust our policies consistent with clinical data in our region.

Safety Requirements  

Masking Policy

Routine masking by health care workers, patients and visitors in patient care settings is NO LONGER required. Masking will be a personal choice. However, please exercise the following caution:

  1. Appropriate personal protective equipment must be worn by everyone when providing care to or visiting a patient under isolation.
  2. The return-to-work policy, including masking and antigen testing, for employees and students with COVID-19 has been updated. Please refer to Return-to-Work for Healthcare Workers for more information.

Updated 8/1/2025

Sick or Exposed

COVID Screening and Testing
Exposed Employees and Students
Sick Employees and Students
Return to Work Guidelines for Healthcare Workers
What To Do If You Are COVID Positive
Vaccination & Booster
Vaccination & Booster

Contact Infection Control

Have questions or need information, contact Infection Control by paging (409) 643-3133 or calling (409) 772-3192.