Here & Now

UW-Madison Ups the COVID Testing for Students and Faculty

Frederica Freyberg:

As students return to campus next week, UW schools are rolling out new testing guidelines. Students and faculty on most campuses must be tested for COVID-19 every two weeks or once a week for those in dorms. UW-Madison will require weekly tests. The UW-Madison plan becomes effective February 1st.

Lori Reesor:

We learned from experience this fall that a high degree of testing, followed by quickly isolating and quarantining those who test positive or were exposed, is key to keeping our university operating and our community safe.

Frederica Freyberg:

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