COVID cases are rising. UMD shouldn’t rush to remove testing options. By getting rid of accessible and free testing, UMD is ignoring the current reality of COVID. Rebecca Scherr April 14, 2022
Testing requirement for unvaccinated individuals removed starting March 28 The vaccination rate at this university is 98.3 percent. Victoria Stavish March 16, 2022
Your guide to spring COVID-19 policies at UMD The spring semester is starting, but COVID is still a concern. Diamondback Staff January 22, 2022
UMD will not require proof of negative COVID test to return to campus Students, faculty and staff are still required to submit proof of their booster shot. Auzinea Bacon January 13, 2022
UMD loosens mask mandate, adjusts summer testing requirements Community members are no longer required to wear a mask for outdoor exercise. Christine Zhu May 6, 2021
A community COVID-19 testing site will open in Landover on Saturday The site will be open for walk-in appointments. Shifra Dayak April 2, 2021
Interactive: Tracking UMD COVID-19 metrics before and after the sequester-in-place order Here’s a look at what led the campus to a sequester-in-place and the university’s COVID metrics since. Rina Torchinsky March 8, 2021
UMD students adjust to increased campus COVID-19 testing this semester This semester, students are required to undergo testing once every two weeks. Joel Lev-Tov March 4, 2021
UMD cancels all classes, COVID-19 testing due to inclement weather forecasts The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for the state of Maryland. Christine Zhu February 17, 2021
Here’s how UMD fits into recent COVID-19 testing investigations At a press conference, Gov. Larry Hogan denied any flaws with the tests. Brent Abel November 29, 2020