University of Waterloo information on COVID-19

Last updated: January 5, 2023

Latest updates

January 5 - Winter term: masks strongly recommended but optional 

  • Starting January 9, a mask requirement will not continue but we strongly encourage you to think of the people around you and help limit the spread of COVID by wearing a mask in indoor settings.
  • As always, we will not hesitate to bring back a requirement to wear masks if the situation requires it at any point during the term. 

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Help is available

Students: We understand that many of our students have family members in areas affected by COVID-19. If you feel overwhelmed or anxious and need to talk to somebody, please contact the University’s Campus Wellness services, either Health or Counselling Services.

Employees: Our Employee and Family Assistance Program is available 24/7 for counselling, coaching and support. Call 1-800-663-1142 or visit Homeweb.ca.

If you are in crisis, feeling unsafe, or worried you might hurt yourself or others: 


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Questions?

If you have questions about Waterloo's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, please email coronavirus@uwaterloo.ca.

  1. Jan. 5, 2023Winter term: masks strongly recommended but optional

    Update for the UWaterloo community

    While COVID-19, influenza and other respiratory illnesses continue to circulate in our community, there is now less risk of disruption to our academic activities so a mask requirement will not continue. However, given the ongoing impact of these conditions for members of our community, we strongly encourage you to think of the people around you and help limit the spread of COVID by wearing a mask in indoor settings this term.  

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