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This message was originally sent to students and employees by Feridun Hamdullahpur, president and vice-chancellor.
Region of Waterloo public health has declared the outbreak in residences over
Most restrictions put in place regarding the outbreak will continue under the stay-at-home order
On Tuesday, April 13, Region of Waterloo public health declared the COVID-19 outbreak in all University of Waterloo residence buildings to be over.
By following public health guidelines and increased safety measures put in place in response to this outbreak, our campus community—particularly students currently living in residence—have allowed public health to take this step.
While the outbreak is officially over, it remains critical that we all continue to follow the advice of public health officials. Please continue to do your part and follow the province’s recent stay-at-home orders, which include remaining at home unless leaving for necessities such as groceries or health-care services.
Effective today, please note the following adjusted safety protocols for residence buildings:
Please continue to follow all public health guidelines and seek testing if you are showing symptoms of COVID-19. Testing is available on campus for University students, employees, postdocs and family members living in the same household. To book a test, please use the online registration form.
Please continue to follow all University safety protocols. As we approach a period of heightened uncertainty, it is also important to take care of yourselves and each other. Help is available if you need it.
Thank you for your continued perseverance, patience and support as we all do our part to stop the spread.
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.