Month: January 2022

Wheeler Lab at UMaine leading robust surveillance program for four UMS campuses and two neighboring communities  Contact: Ashley Forbes, ashley.forbes@maine.edu Orono, Maine — The University of Maine System (UMS) wastewater testing effort that began in fall 2020 and expanded to additional campuses in 2021 is in full operation as students settle… Read More about Wastewater monitoring remains central to UMS COVID-19 tracking effort

Booster policies, clinics, and expanded COVID-19 testing among UMS safety strategies. UMS testing partner is extending capacity of its mobile lab at UMaine to support state testing efforts in Augusta and Westbrook. Orono, Maine — The University of Maine System has verified the vaccination status of more than 94% of… Read More about Surge Strategies in Place for Spring Semester Starting Jan. 18

All in-person students will be required to participate in routine COVID-19 testing starting Feb.1 unless they received a vaccine booster. The System also updated its quarantine, isolation and travel guidance. Orono, Maine — University of Maine System (UMS) universities plan to maintain in-person learning in the spring semester beginning Jan.… Read More about University of Maine System universities returning with in-person learning as planned Jan. 18