News archive - 2021

Thursday, January 14, 2021

Case tracking: two community members test positive

On Thursday, January 14, 2021, Region of Waterloo public health informed us of two individuals who tested positive for COVID-19 and had visited our campus.

Both are in self-isolation and neither had any on campus close contacts.

If you have not been identified as a close contact of these individuals, you should continue to follow our on-campus safety procedures including our campus check in screening daily, and self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 and seek testing if needed.

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Do your part: stay home and stay safe

Update for undergraduate students

New government rules mean that if you must come to campus, only do what you need to and return home as soon as possible.
We encourage you to wear a mask at all times in public places.

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Do your part: stay home and stay safe

Update for graduate students

New government rules mean that if you can do your work from home, you must.
If you must come to campus, only do what is needed and go home as soon as possible.
We encourage you to keep a mask on at all times in public places.

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Do your part: stay home and stay safe

Update for employees

New government rules mean that if you can do your work from home, you must.
If you have to come to campus, only do what is needed and get home as soon as possible.
We encourage you to keep a mask on at all times in public places.

Monday, January 11, 2021

Case tracking: two community members test positive

On Monday, January 11, 2021, Region of Waterloo public health informed us of two individuals who tested positive for COVID-19 and had visited our campus.

The first person was last on campus on Tuesday, January 5. They are in self-isolation and officials have been in touch all relevant campus close contacts.

The second case was last on campus on Wednesday January 6. They did not have any on campus close contacts.