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News archive - December 2020

Friday, December 11, 2020

Case tracking: one new case leads to outbreak at Claudette Millar Hall

On Thursday, December 10, 2020, Region of Waterloo public health informed us of an individual on our campus who tested positive for COVID-19. The individual tested positive on Monday, December 7 and has been in self-isolation since their test.

Upon further investigation, public health officials today confirmed that this person is a close contact of an individual who tested positive on Friday, December 4. As both individuals currently live in Claudette Millar Hall, public health officials have declared these two cases as an outbreak of COVID-19 in the residence.

Monday, December 7, 2020

Case tracking: one community member tests positive

On Friday, December 4, 2020, Region of Waterloo public health informed us of one individual on our campus who tested positive for COVID-19.

The individual is in self-isolation. Public Health has not identified any close contacts for this individual.

If you have not been identified as a close contact of the individual, you should continue to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 and seek testing if needed.

Friday, December 4, 2020

Staying safe over the holiday break

Update for graduate students

  • As you make your plans for the winter break, please follow government advice on how to stay safe this holiday season.

  • The safest way to spend the holidays is by only celebrating in person with the people you live with and celebrating virtually with everyone else.

  • If you must travel home for the holidays, reduce close contact with others 10 to 14 days before traveling. After the holiday break, do the same before coming back to Waterloo. 

Friday, December 4, 2020

Staying safe over the holiday break

Update for undergraduate students

  • As you make your plans for the winter break, please follow government advice on how to stay safe this holiday season.  
  • The safest way to spend the holidays is by only celebrating in person with the people you live with and celebrating virtually with everyone else. 
  • If you must travel home for the holidays, reduce close contact with others 10 to 14 days before traveling. After the holiday break, do the same before coming back to Waterloo. 
Friday, December 4, 2020

Staying safe over the winter break

Update for employees

As we approach the end of the fall term and begin our preparations for a well-deserved rest over the winter break, I want to share some advice on how to stay safe. 

While in-person gatherings are not possible, there are many ways we can safely celebrate together. No matter what celebration your team chooses, we must prioritize one another’s safety. All employees are required to follow government, Region of Waterloo Public Health and University of Waterloo safety guidelines.