Summer Voluntary COVID Testing Underway; Limited Drop Boxes Reopen May 26

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Dear Members of the UNH Durham Community—

Effective Thursday, May 26, COVID testing is voluntary for the summer. The following boxes will be available Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., to drop a test: West Edge, Health & Wellness, Dimond Library and a new box at Gregg Hall; do not use any other boxes. The boxes will be closed Monday, May 30, and all other university holidays.

  • Regular testing is encouraged for those who are immunocompromised or unvaccinated.
  • Anyone showing symptoms (sore throat, cough, congestion) is encouraged to drop a test or take a rapid test. Free at home rapid tests can be ordered at COVID.gov and a rapid antigen test kit is available to any member of the UNH Durham community at the UNH Police Department (with a valid UNH ID), outside of regular Health & Wellness hours.
  • If you test positive you are still required to isolate per New Hampshire guidance.
  • COVID vaccinations and boosters are available by appointment at Health & Wellness.
  • Travel PCR and in-person rapid testing is available at Health & Wellness Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. No appointment necessary.
  • The MUB COVID office remains open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. for test kit pick up.

Have a great summer and continue to watch email for guidance for the fall semester.

Paul Dean
Chief of Police /Associate VP for Public Safety and Risk Management and Co-Chair of UNH Testing and Tracing Committee

Marian McCord
Senior Vice Provost for Research, Economic Engagement and Outreach; and Co-Chair of UNH Testing and Tracing Committee