Covid-19
Mask usage
- Mask wearing is required in most clinical settings - at the University this includes the Student Health Centre and students studying Health when they enter healthcare facilities.
- The University requires mask wearing as part of usual personal protective equipment (PPE) in science laboratories.
- Some places you visit off-campus as part of your studies might ask you to wear a mask, check with them before visiting.
- If you are in a class where mask wearing has been a requirement this trimester, this requirement will continue.
Stay home if you are sick or have:
- New or worsening cough
- Fever or high temperature
- Sore throat
- Runny nose or sneezing
- Shortness of breath
- Temporary loss of smell or altered sense of taste
- Tested positive for Covid-19 (if you test positive for Covid-19 you are still required to isolate for 7 days)
Unwell?
- Stay home until you are better (or until 7 days have passed if you have Covid-19).
- We will be flexible if you aren’t able to come to campus.
- Please talk to your lecturer, study advisor or manager to see how we can support you.
Continue with good health practices:
- Wash your hands regularly and use hand sanitiser.
- Cough or sneeze into your elbow.
- Clean or disinfect shared surfaces regularly.
- Consider wearing a face mask when working close to others and please respect anyone who chooses to wear a mask.
- Stay home if you are sick – take a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) if you have Covid-19 symptoms.
- Open windows (if possible) to increase fresh air flow inside, the University continues to maintain our air condition systems.
- Stay up to date with your vaccinations.
Stay updated
For latest information and updates visit covid19.govt.nz