All聽staff accessing our campuses and facilities over the summer period聽are still expected to test weekly. Please continue to test even if you have been vaccinated and even if you don鈥檛 have symptoms at the time – this is vital to mitigating the spread of COVID in our community.
There are currently two methods of asymptomatic testing available for staff. Details about both testing methods follow below and more information is on the UoS website.
Saliva testing
If you already registered for saliva testing, you can continue to use this method. You will continue to receive weekly texts and emails with details about how and when to next take a test.
If you haven鈥檛 yet registered, please contact: covidtesting@soton.ac.uk
For other questions about saliva testing, please .
Swab testing
Community-based swab testing (Lateral Flow or LFD testing) is also available.
Details of where to collect test-at-home kits is on our website. It is very important that, when testing at home, results are reported online to聽 whether positive, negative or void. Reporting results helps the NHS monitor the spread of the virus.
Testing with symptoms
If you have symptoms, you should get a聽.
Reporting positive tests and self-isolation
Staff who have symptoms, receive a positive test or are advised to self-isolate should inform their line manager and complete the . If you are unable to work as a result, you should record the absence on , in line with HR’s .
Support
There is support for staff available on the聽
Testing for students
PGR students can find out more information about testing on the聽Doctoral College website.
All other UG and PG students can find information about testing on the UoS website.
Thank you for your support in keeping our colleagues and students safe.
