Updates for the U of A community, week ending May 14
14 May 2021
This update was posted more than one month ago. Directions, policies, and safety measures may have changed during this time. To find the latest information, please consult the COVID-19 site or try searching the U of A website.
Posted: May 14, 3:20 p.m.
Thanks go out to the U of A community for their patience and compassion as we remain mostly online until further notice. Our collective efforts to help stop the spread of COVID-19 matter and do have a positive impact. New updates from this week are listed below.
It’s Time to Take a Shot: Vaccination Update
On May 10, all Albertans over the age of 12 became eligible to receive their first COVID-19 vaccination. To help protect you, your loved ones, our health care and frontline workers, and the community as a whole, all eligible community members are encouraged to sign-up for their first shot.
COVID-19 vaccination appointments for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine are available for all eligible Albertans with a valid Alberta health care card at the University Health Centre Pharmacy. COVID-19 vaccination appointments for the Moderna vaccine are available for all eligible Albertans with a valid Alberta health care card at the University Health Centre.
Individuals who do not have an Alberta Health Care card can still book a vaccination through AHS by calling 811 Alberta Health Link.
For more information about COVID-19 vaccinations and the U of A community, visit COVID-19 Vaccines and U of A: What You Need to Know.
For information about off-campus vaccination bookings, visit the Alberta Health Services website.
Provincial Mask Update
Yesterday (May 13), the province announced that anyone unable to wear a mask due to a medical condition will require a medical exception letter from an authorized health professional (e.g. from a nurse practitioner, physician, or psychologist). The medical exception letter may be presented when in a public setting if requested by enforcement officials, or retrospectively in court if a ticket is issued. Learn more about the public health orders, including masks, by visiting Alberta’s COVID-19 website.
As a reminder, non-medical face masks are required at all times in all university indoor common-use spaces. For the latest updates about mask use on U of A campuses, visit our COVID-19 website.
Changes to On-campus Computer Labs
To support the increased public health restrictions, effective today, on-campus computer lab access will be limited to Education South 155A and 155B. Advanced booking is required. For the latest information about on-campus computer labs, including booking information, visit the IST website.
Summer Camp Impacts
Based on current public health restrictions, the U of A’s annual summer camps are planning for what their programming might look like this summer. Some are planning for online delivery, while others will be preparing for the possibility of in-person programming. To stay up to date on the camp of your choice, visit the applicable website including: DiscoverE Camps, Green and Gold Sport Camps, Faculty of Science Summer Camps.
General inquiries: U of A Public Health Response Team, phrtinfo@ualberta.ca
COVID-19 Rapid Response support for on-campus supervisors, instructors and activity coordinators: U of A Rapid Response Triage Team, phrt.triage@ualberta.ca