Stories of Care & Discovery

UVA Outlines Vaccine Policy for Faculty and Staff in the Academic Division
Faculty and staff must either provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination by the start of the fall semester or agree to weekly prevalence testing.
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Additional Visitation at UVA Health Facilities Beginning June 1
Beginning Tuesday, June 1, UVA Health will permit additional visitation to its inpatient units, emergency department and outpatient clinics.
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Class of 2021: Nurse at Center of Pandemic Response Finds Renewed Personal Mission
Trisha Durfee was already juggling a career as a nurse in the UVA Dermatology clinic, her responsibilities as a mother of four, and an academic program in the School of Nursing. Then the pandemic hit.
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UVA to Require Vaccination for Students as in-Person Operations Resume in Fall
In an email Thursday, University leaders detailed student and employee vaccination plans, as well as plans for returning to in-person instruction and work this fall.
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Should My Child Get the COVID-19 Vaccine? UVA Expert Answers 7 Key Questions
Writing for The Conversation, UVA pediatric infectious disease specialist Dr. Debbie-Ann Shirley answers some of the most common questions about COVID-19 vaccination for adolescents.
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