On campus

COVID safe principles

Our UC community is reminded that it is absolutely imperative that everyone:

• follows ACT Government health advice; and
• does not come on to campus if unwell.

Thank you for doing your part in keeping our campus and community safe by following these basic COVID safe protocols:

• Follow ACT Government health advice.
• Do not come on to campus if you are unwell.
• The UC campus is a mask-friendly environment. Our community is encouraged to make use of face masks if that is their preference, when coming on to campus.
• Practise good hand and respiratory hygiene.
• Make use of the sanitising stations around campus.
• Wipe down any shared workspaces and equipment when you enter and leave a venue, using the disinfectant wipes available.
• If you are presenting with viral symptoms, get tested and isolate until you receive a negative result. If you are uncertain about your symptoms, please consult your doctor.

Call the ACT Health COVID-19 hotline on (02) 6207 7244 between 8am and 8pm daily, if you are seeking advice relating to testing, quarantine and vaccinations, or for exposure advice.

Cleaning

The University has a regular comprehensive cleaning regime in place. For details on these cleaning regimes refer to Cleaning: University of Canberra.

ACT Health face mask guidelines

Face masks must be worn by anyone (aged 12-years or older), who is:

• visiting or working in a high-risk setting, disability or aged care setting (including a residential premises), except in a permitted situation.

Face masks should be worn by:

• diagnosed persons entering a public indoor space if they need to leave home.
• household contacts when in indoor spaces that are outside of the home or when on public transport.

Definition of high risk settings

ACT Health source: https://www.covid19.act.gov.au/stay-safe-and-healthy/advice-for-high-risk-settings#High-risk-settings-definition

A high-risk setting is defined as a setting where there:

• are a large number of people who are at risk of severe disease from COVID-19 (for example, due to age or chronic medical conditions); and
• is at a higher risk of COVID-19 transmission due to close proximity and difficulties maintaining physical distancing.

High-risk settings include:

• hospitals;
• residential aged care facilities; and
• residential accommodation facilities that support people who require frequent, close personal care and who are at risk of severe disease from COVID-19.