COVID-19. On the morning of October 29, the university is arranging a new drop-in vaccination at Vasaparken, to make it easier for students and staff to take both of their doses. Just like the previous drop-in, it is possible to start the vaccination with dose 1 or to get the second dose of the vaccine. The vaccination clinic will offer drop-in vaccinations for everyone born in 2005 or earlier, both…
Government: Gradual return to the workplace could begin on 29 September
RESTRICTIONS. On Tuesday 7 September, the government and the Public Health Agency of Sweden announced the easing of restrictions from 29 September. For instance, the advice on working from home will be removed. The university is now analyzing the consequences this will have for planning already made for the autumn. The government referred to the plan previously made regarding the easing of restrictions, and from 29 September this means that:…
The pandemic: Work at home if you can and keep your distance
STAFF. Despite the fact that just over 6.6 million people in Sweden have received at least one vaccine dose against covid-19, the spread of infection is now increasing. Employees who can should still work from home and those who are physically at work should avoid congestion. At the end of May, the government presented its five-step plan for adapting and phasing out the Swedish pandemic restrictions. When different steps can…
New decision by the Vice-chancellor: Stricter restrictions for being on campus
VICE-CHANCELLOR DECISION. In line with the Government’s decision to lower the limit for general meetings to eight people, the Vice-chancellor has today revised the autumn semester’s policy decision. This means that employees’ and students’ presence on university’s premises must be very restrictive. The main rule is continued distant working and digital teaching. “Many of us are now worried about the increased spread of infection and are wondering what more we…
Vice-chancellor about the stricter guidelines: “Now we need to do everything we can to avoid unnecessary contacts”
COVID-19. After Thursday’s announcement by the Public Health Agency of Sweden on stricter recommendations in Region Västra Götaland, among other places, Vice-chancellor Eva Wiberg emphasizes the seriousness and importance of following the recommendations. “The increased spread of infection right now is very worrying,” she says. The number of people diagnosed with covid-19 in the Region Västra Götaland, Östergötland and Stockholm has increased sharply. After consultation with the regions, the Public…