Today, and over the next few weeks, we welcome many of our staff and students back on campus. For some, it’ll be the first time back since the August 2021 lockdown – welcome back!
Following Gus’s earlier update, here’s a reminder on what the ‘Orange’ setting means for Unitec staff.
What the ‘Orange’ setting means for Unitec
Our Covid-19 Policy was recently updated and still applies at the Orange setting. This means:
- Campuses: Unitec is fully open. We are returning to normal patterns of delivery in the next few weeks. Please talk to your Manager or Head of School about how you’ll be transitioning back to onsite working.
- Capacity: Tertiary education providers can choose capacity limits for teaching and learning spaces for Orange. There is no requirement to base capacity on 1-metre distancing, but this is encouraged wherever possible.
- Face masks must be worn when indoors on campus including in buildings like the cafeteria (unless eating), libraries and teaching spaces. Even while sitting at your desk surrounded by others. Masks are also strongly recommended in all outdoor areas on campus, when around others.
A reminder that wearing a mask helps keep your whānau and vulnerable people safe.
If you have forgotten your mask, Inward Goods has a small supply for each team; your School Business Administrator or Manager can contact them to arrange collection.
You’ll find all the information on our Covid response on our Covid-19 Nest page.
Keep yourself safe
The advice from medical experts, to protect yourself and others is to:
- Be up to date with vaccinations, including the booster
- Wear a mask. A good rule of thumb is to wear a mask whenever you’re not at home. Masks have been found to reduce new cases by as much as 53%.
- Stay home and avoid others if you’re unwell. Please don’t come to Unitec if you are feeling sick. Instead, stay home and call either your GP or Healthline on 0800 611 116.