COVID safe principles
Our º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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 .
- Do not come on to campus if you are unwell.
- The º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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: º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ.
ACT Health face mask guidelines
Face masks must be worn by anyone (aged 12-years or older), who is:
- visiting or working in a , disability or aged care setting (including a residential premises), except in a .
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:
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.