Health and Safety Measures on Campus
To help ensure a safe and healthy campus environment, the University has implemented extensive infection preventive measures on campus including compulsory temperature checks, mask wearing on campus and health declaration. In addition, infection control measures at public areas will continue to be implemented by the University, including the adoption of AI sanitizing robot and enhanced cleaning of common facilities, such as lifts and escalators.
A new disinfection coating has been applied on 14 Aug 2021 in all public areas on campus. The next application will be in November 2021. Air purifiers have been installed in the Rendezvous at M Building and the café at SH Ho Academic Building.
AI sanitizing robot
Enhanced cleaning of common facilities
A new disinfection coating has been applied on 14 Aug 2021 in all public areas on campus
With respect to FM Services, besides extension of online health declaration to residents, contractors and visitors, major measures include:
- All staff, students, residents and eligible personnel are required to complete a one-time e-Health Declaration prior to their first campus entry in the beginning of the teaching period of the new Semester;
- For RC residents, a one-time online health declaration for residents is required to complete prior to the first day of move-in and the Form should contain a negative test result or a full vaccination proof;
- For Old Hall residents, the Form should contain a full vaccination proof or a negative test result once every 14 days before and after move-in;
- The campus community is reminded to maintain responsible personal hygiene and health practices to help safeguard personal and public health. Members of the campus community, if not vaccinated, are also encouraged to take the COVID-19 tests regularly during the Semester; and
- All catering outlets will be operating as Type B premises fulfilling all specifications under Cap. 599F issued by the Government during the Semester.