No. The University has not declared “suspended operations” and there is currently no intention to do so. A suspension of operations is generally invoked when there are physical challenges that make the campus unsafe, such as snow and ice. As a reminder, the University never closes. Instead, for the COVID-19 crisis, we have transitioned to what we are terming restricted operations and operate in accordance with orders from the Governor and public health agencies.
UW Bothell follows the protocol recommended by the UW Environmental Health & Safety Department (EH&S) department. Their cleaning and disinfection protocols for campus partners comply with guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for preventing the spread of coronavirus.
The University’s custodial cleaning program follows the cleaning and disinfection protocols to daily clean high touch points such as door handles, banisters, and elevator buttons, public and common area restrooms, and break rooms. In addition, cleaning and custodial staff have increased the frequency of cleaning and disinfection activities across campus as an additional preventive measure.
Hand sanitizer dispensers and containers with at least 60% alcohol concentration have been placed throughout each campus in high traffic areas and locations where soap and hot water are not readily available. More dispensers and containers will be added as inventory becomes available.
When a person diagnosed with COVID-19 is known to have been on campus, the specific locations where the person spent time are evaluated for enhanced cleaning and disinfection, in accordance with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.