We will provide information on how to keep your vaccination records up to date with the University before May 1 to help minimize any disruption to work and learning if we need to bring back a proof of vaccination requirement. You should also ensure that you have access to your proof of vaccination and QR code if you have been vaccinated in a region that provides one. For this reason, we continue to strongly recommend that you have a full course of vaccination, including third or fourth doses when you are eligible. Wear a mask that fits well, has multiple layers, and includes an effective filter layer. Masks are worn properly only if they cover the mouth, nose and chin and fit snugly.Īs we have stated previously, messaging to the public from health authorities throughout the pandemic has been consistent: vaccination offers the best protection against the worst effects of COVID-19 and its variants and is the most important way to protect public health.

Ongoing, in work areas not accessible to the public, employees are not required to wear a mask if physical distancing of 2m is maintained. Check the COVID-19 website for more information. The University has appropriate options for face coverings available at no cost to units for employees and students. This means that masks remain mandatory in most indoor spaces for the foreseeable future.

This requirement will continue through our Convocation ceremonies in June, at which point we will review public health conditions and advise of any updates. Face covering requirement extendedīased on current trends, we have determined that it is necessary to extend our current face covering requirement until further notice. We have been monitoring changes to the public health environment on our campus, in Waterloo Region, and beyond, using a variety of indicators including campus data, case counts, test positivity rates, local hospitalization and wastewater data, and consulting public health guidance. We have previously announced that our plans to relax some of our requirements at the start of the spring term on May 1 were based on public health conditions. Last week we sent you an update about health and safety at the University for the spring term.

Rush, Vice-President, Academic & Provost and Kate Windsor, Director of Safety. Face covering requirement extended until further noticeĪ message from Vivek Goel, President and Vice-Chancellor James W.E.

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