Recommendations on coronavirus

The latest COVID-19-report (19 February).

A new Vice-Chancellor's decision comes into effect on 8 February 2021 and remains in effect until 31 May 2021 (pdf). This decision replaces the earlier decisions of the Vice-Chancellor on measures in response to the spread of COVID-19 disease.

In short, this new decision means that:

Online forms of teaching and assessment must be used wherever possible
In-person teaching and assessment will be limited
Exemptions to allow particular teaching components or assessments to take place in person may be granted by the chair of a faculty board/disciplinary domain board
Students are urged preferably to study at home
Employees, others working at the University and students will normally require an access card for entry to the University’s premises

Are you infected?

You should primarily contact the course or programme coordinator for your programme/department.

Stay at home and follow the current guidelines on COVID-19 and the Region Uppsala Infection Control Unit (or the Region Gotland Infection Control Unit) instructions.

To further facilitate contact tracing and reduce the risk of the infection spreading you should also, anonymously, report if you have been diagnosed with COVID-19.

Report anonymously

OUR SHARED RESPONSIBILITY

Stay at home if you feel even slightly unwell
Feeling unwell? Go and get tested for COVID-19. Contact 1177. If you do not have a Swedish personal identity number, phone 018 617 35 64. You will reach a voicemail and should leave your name and telephone number. A doctor will call you back and you can then make an appointment for a test.
Are you infected? You should primarily contact the course or programme coordinator for your programme/department. See information above.
Keep your distance from other people – both indoors and outdoors
Wash your hands frequently and use handsanitiser
If possible – take the bike or walk to campus
If possible – study and work from home
Avoid crowding and large social gatherings

FAQ – WHAT’S THE SITUATION FOR STUDENTS?

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH INFORMATION

Treat sources critically and check reports spreading in the media and social media against credible sources to prevent rumours and anxiety. The Public Health Agency of Sweden has extensive information about the situation on its website. Official information from public authorities is accessible on Krisinformation.se.

For general information about the coronavirus disease COVID-19, you can call the national information number 113 13.
For questions in connection with illness, contact 1177.se or call 1177.

Students are urged to keep up to date with developments via the websites below:

Also keep yourself updated on the student insurance situation for Uppsala University.

Are you worried about your study situation or mental health during this current situation?
Do not hesitate to contact the Student Health Service.