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Public Health guidance and University of Waterloo operations may have changed. For the most up-to-date information, please visit our COVID-19 frequently asked questions.
This message was originally sent to students by Sandra Banks, vice-president, University Relations.
I’d like to make you aware of recent updates on the COVID-19 situation in Waterloo Region.
Public Health has confirmed the first case of COVID-19 in Waterloo Region. Grand River Hospital and Region of Waterloo Public Health are taking all necessary precautions to avoid the spread of the virus.
Passengers aboard the same flights as the infected woman are being asked to self-monitor for symptoms for 14 days. The woman traveled on a flight from Milan to Lisbon (Flight 827: Air Portugal) and then Lisbon to Toronto (Flight 259: Air Portugal) on March 3, 2020.
If you were aboard the flights or recently returned from travel and feel unwell, please contact Health Services at 519-888-4096.
The risk to our region and Canada still remains low.
To avoid a range of illnesses, please continue to take these steps:
We are monitoring and responding to the current situation. We are following plans and protocols already in place to prevent the spread of infectious disease on our campus. We will continue to provide updates to campus around the latest developments.
Please email coronavirus@uwaterloo.ca.
The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is co-ordinated within the Office of Indigenous Relations.