92.4%
Confirmed University-Wide Vaccination Rate (March 20)
Dashboard
St. Thomas reported 14 new COVID-19 cases for the week ending March 17, 2023, including:
- 9 student cases
- 5 employee cases
The Center for Well-Being has the "bivalent" Omicron COVID-19 vaccination (booster). Individuals who have 1) completed their primary series and 2) not received a booster in the last two months will be eligible. The bivalent vaccine is highly effective against Omicron variants. You can call 651-962-6750 or go to myHealthPortal to schedule an appointment.
COVID-19 Cases Breakdown
The following information reflects the most recent data from tests administered through the University of St. Thomas Center for Well-Being (CWB), data from the Minnesota Department of Health, and self-reports from employees and students. The university strives to update this dashboard weekly by end of day on Mondays, and will include information from the two most-recent reporting periods. See historical data from the COVID-19 Cases Dashboard.
| WEEK OF | TOTAL POSITIVE | EMPLOYEE POSITIVE | STUDENT POSITIVE | MINNEAPOLIS CAMPUS | ST. PAUL CAMPUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 11 - March 17, 2023 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 13 |
| March 4 - March 10, 2023 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
Vaccination Rates as of March 20, 2023
92.4%
University-Wide vaccination rate
96.1%
of employees are vaccinated
91.3%
of students are vaccinated
Resources
Reporting Positive Cases
Please note: If you receive a positive test and are currently living, learning or working on campus, you must self-report using either the student or employee self-report forms on OneStThomas.
The Campus Response Plan requires community members who are living, learning, working or otherwise spending time on campus to report a positive test result. Students and employees who are entirely remote are not required to self-report.
All known active cases and close contacts have been instructed to isolate or quarantine per Minnesota Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control guidelines. Individuals who have been instructed to isolate or quarantine may only participate in work, class and campus activities virtually until their period of isolation or quarantine is completed.
How to Get a Vaccine
The University of St. Thomas is requiring all students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated. This decision is driven by our desire to provide a safe, high-quality and uninterrupted experience for everyone this fall.
How to Get a Vaccine on Campus
The university has a limited amount of COVID-19 vaccine doses available through the Center for Well-Being. You may register for a vaccination online at the Center for Well-Being MyHealth Portal. Please call (651)-962-6750 for additional options if you do not see a date and time that works for you.
COVID-19 Vaccine Connector
We have added a OneStThomas page on COVID-19 vaccines. This page will connect you to State of Minnesota information about availability and eligibility for vaccines.
Visit Find My Vaccine to learn more about where to get a vaccination. For more information about vaccines in Minnesota, please visit the MDH vaccine dashboard.
State and County Information
For more information about the numbers of statewide infections, please visit the following Minnesota Department of Health and county websites:
What to Do if You Have COVID-19
Individuals who are feeling sick should not come to campus. If you are already on campus and start to feel ill, you must go home.
Call the Center for Well-Being at 651-962-6750 to schedule an appointment to get tested. The Center for Well-Being is currently prioritizing testing of symptomatic patients for COVID-19 using molecular (PCR) tests; asymptomatic testing may be available at the Center for Well-Being as space permits.
Please note: If you receive a positive test and are currently living, learning or working on campus, you must notify the Center for Well-Being and follow these steps:
- Complete the student or employee COVID-19 self report form
- Isolate and quarantine yourself by staying in your residence hall/home and separate yourself from others
- Wear a mask or cloth face-covering around campus
- Wash your hands often
- Clean surfaces that you touch often
Read more about St. Thomas' protocol for responding to confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Reporting Positive Cases
Reporting Positive Cases
Please note: If you receive a positive test and are currently living, learning or working on campus, you must self-report using either the student or employee self-report forms on OneStThomas.
The Campus Response Plan requires community members who are living, learning, working or otherwise spending time on campus to report a positive test result. Students and employees who are entirely remote are not required to self-report.
All known active cases and close contacts have been instructed to isolate or quarantine per Minnesota Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control guidelines. Individuals who have been instructed to isolate or quarantine may only participate in work, class and campus activities virtually until their period of isolation or quarantine is completed.
How to Get a Vaccine
How to Get a Vaccine
The University of St. Thomas is requiring all students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated. This decision is driven by our desire to provide a safe, high-quality and uninterrupted experience for everyone this fall.
How to Get a Vaccine on Campus
The university has a limited amount of COVID-19 vaccine doses available through the Center for Well-Being. You may register for a vaccination online at the Center for Well-Being MyHealth Portal. Please call (651)-962-6750 for additional options if you do not see a date and time that works for you.
COVID-19 Vaccine Connector
We have added a OneStThomas page on COVID-19 vaccines. This page will connect you to State of Minnesota information about availability and eligibility for vaccines.
Visit Find My Vaccine to learn more about where to get a vaccination. For more information about vaccines in Minnesota, please visit the MDH vaccine dashboard.
State and County Information
State and County Information
For more information about the numbers of statewide infections, please visit the following Minnesota Department of Health and county websites:
What to Do if You Have COVID-19
What to Do if You Have COVID-19
Individuals who are feeling sick should not come to campus. If you are already on campus and start to feel ill, you must go home.
Call the Center for Well-Being at 651-962-6750 to schedule an appointment to get tested. The Center for Well-Being is currently prioritizing testing of symptomatic patients for COVID-19 using molecular (PCR) tests; asymptomatic testing may be available at the Center for Well-Being as space permits.
Please note: If you receive a positive test and are currently living, learning or working on campus, you must notify the Center for Well-Being and follow these steps:
- Complete the student or employee COVID-19 self report form
- Isolate and quarantine yourself by staying in your residence hall/home and separate yourself from others
- Wear a mask or cloth face-covering around campus
- Wash your hands often
- Clean surfaces that you touch often
Read more about St. Thomas' protocol for responding to confirmed cases of COVID-19.