[Ucrfacultyandstaff] Cal/OSHA sunsetting COVID-19 workplace requirements

[Sheila Hedayati]

Dear UCR Community,


Effective *February 3, 2025*, California’s *COVID-19 workplace regulations*
 under *California Code Section 3205
<https://www.dir.ca.gov/title8/3205.html>* will officially *expire*.

Since the onset of the pandemic, UC Riverside has remained committed to
state compliance, actively monitoring and responding to COVID-19 cases,
providing guidance on isolation, quarantine, and masking, and maintaining
workplace health records.


With the expiration of these regulations, the following changes will take
effect:

   - *Reporting & Notifications*: UCR will no longer be required to *report
   COVID-19 cases* to public health authorities or notify employees of
   workplace exposures.
   - *Self-Reporting Portal*: The COVID-19 *self-reporting portal will
   close*.
   - *Isolation & Quarantine*: UCR will no longer mandate *isolation or
   quarantine* for students or employees.
   - *Testing Kits*: *Free antigen test kits will no longer be provided*.


*What This Means for You*

While these regulatory requirements are ending, we encourage all members of
the UCR community to continue following best practices to help prevent the
spread of respiratory illnesses:


   - *Stay home if you are feeling unwell.*
   - *Wear a mask if experiencing symptoms.*
   - *Maintain good hygiene, including frequent handwashing.*


We appreciate your ongoing commitment to keeping our campus safe and
healthy. Thank you for your continued dedication and cooperation.


Sincerely,

Sheila Hedayati
Executive Director, EH&S

Karla Hill
Director, Occupational Health
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