Update to COVID-19 cases associated with University of Victoria
Island Health and the University of Victoria are providing an update on the cluster of cases associated with people who attended off-campus events.
Island Health and the University of Victoria are providing an update on the cluster of cases associated with people who attended off-campus events.
In consultation with Island Health and to help keep people safe through the exam period and into the winter break, the university is adjusting examinations for the remainder of the December 2021 exam period and introducing precautionary measures with some campus operations, effective Monday, Dec. 13.
A virtual town hall meeting took place Dec. 8 with representatives from the Office of the Provincial Health Officer (PHO) and the BC Centre for Disease Control to discuss public health guidance for BC’s post-secondary institutions.
We know that the last few days have not been easy for some students in our community. We hope that by sharing what we are doing under the guidance of Island Health, you are reassured to know that the university and local health officials are taking …
Post-secondary educational settings are low risk settings for COVID-19 transmission, particularly in the context of a highly immunized population.
Thank you to everyone who has participated in the university’s self-declaration program. As of Sept. 26, 24,603 people had completed their self-declarations. Of those, 98.5% declared they are fully vaccinated.
The COVID-19 self-declaration platform is now open, and will remain open until midnight September 26 for you to complete your self-declaration.
President Kevin Hall gives an overview of what to expect for the first week of classes next week.
As of Aug. 25, masks are required in all indoor public and common areas throughout BC, including our campus. But don’t worry, we have you covered.
UVic conducted a confidential survey on vaccination rates in the UVic community. According to the results, 95.4 per cent of students, faculty and staff say they are fully or partially vaccinated.
UVic has partnered with Island Health to host vaccination clinics on campus for students, staff and faculty to help keep our community safe.
President Kevin Hall discusses UVic's planning work with other BC research universities around rapid testing for COVID-19.
In response to rising COVID-19 cases, the province introduced a new mask mandate for all people aged 12 and older in indoor public settings.
President Kevin Hall discusses UVic's continued campus COVID-19 planning, including plans for an on-campus vaccination clinic.
President Kevin Hall's statement on UVic's support for enhanced campus COVID-19 safety protocols.
Island Health just made it a little easier for you to get your COVID-19 vaccine. Drop-in clinics are now available in Victoria and around the island so you can get your shot when and where it’s convenient for you.