Healthy Restart FAQs Answered Aug. 25 for UK Faculty, Staff and Students

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 25, 2020) — With University of Kentucky now offering in-session classes again, the university continues to field questions related to specific elements of the campus restart plan. Below are a few of the questions most commonly asked by university faculty and staff.

Q: Can an employee stay home if they have a general concern about being exposed to a viral illness such as COVID-19 or the common flu?

A: If you feel well enough to work but need to self-isolate or want to avoid spreading a diagnosed viral illness, working remotely may be an option for you. You should consult with your supervisor.

Q: Do I have access to telemedicine or online doctors under my UK employee health insurance?

A: Yes. UK TeleCare and LiveHealth Online are available to our health insurance plan members. This service allows you to connect with a medical professional online. More information is available from UK Human Resources.

Q: How do I safely put on and remove a face mask?

A: Watch this video for instructions on how to safely put on and remove your face mask.

As of Aug. 21, of the 22,457 students tested, Wild Health reported 249 positive cases and a 1.1% positivity rate on campus. To see updated results from student testing, visit: www.uky.edu/coronavirus/covid-19-testing-results.

For more information related to University of Kentucky's COVID-19 response and restart plan, visit www.uky.edu/coronavirus/, including more FAQs at www.uky.edu/coronavirus/employees/employee-faqs.

Each day UK will be providing some of the most frequently asked questions from students, faculty and staff and answering them as we start the new semester. If you have questions you would like to see answered, please email coronavirus@uky.edu. We will continue to answer those on an individual basis, but may also include them in UKNOW. Thanks and stay safe and healthy.