Coronavirus Update #30
UCOL updates
In Alert Level 1, classes can continue on UCOL campuses with contact tracing and increased cleaning in place. Students, please attend classes as usual.
Over this week we will increase access into and out of our campuses, with more doors reopening.
Please remember to remain vigilant with your health – get a test if you have symptoms, and please stay home if unwell.
Tracking where you’ve been
In Alert Level 1, the Government recommend using the Ministry of Health COVID-19 tracker app to keep a record of where you have been. UCOL will continue to display QR Codes for this app at its doors. Whatever system you decide to use, the important thing is to keep a track of where you have been.
Prevention
You can take some simple steps to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
- Wear a face covering on public transport.Learn more
- Avoid close contact with people with cold or flu-like illnesses.
- Cover coughs and sneezes with disposable tissues or clothing.
- Stay home if you are unwell and contact your GP.
- Wash hands for at least 20 seconds with water and soap and dry them thoroughly:
- before eating or handling food
- after using the toilet
- after coughing, sneezing, blowing your nose or wiping children’s noses
- after caring for sick people
- Keep a track of where you’ve been and who you’ve seen.
Borders and International Students
Border exception for some returning international tertiary students
On 14 January 2021, the Government approved an exception class for 1,000 bachelor’s degree level and above tertiary international students to return to New Zealand and continue their studies.
Read more
The New Zealand borders remain closed at this time, to reduce the spread of the virus from outside the country. Students are advised to regularly check the
Immigration NZ website and the official websites of their country’s Embassy or High Commission in New Zealand for information on visas and travel.
New Zealand government has advised all New Zealanders to not travel overseas.
Student support
The Student Success team will continue providing care and support for UCOL students during the Level 2. We encourage you to talk to the Student Success team and get support. Sessions will be available on campus. Manawatū and Whanganui students can make an appointment
here. Horowhenua and Wairarapa students can check the links below for staff contact details to arrange an appointment.
Future communications
Healthinfo@ucol.ac.nz has been set up for staff and students to send any questions to or seek clarification regarding COVID-19. General and programme related enquires via ‘contact us’ form or ‘help’ on the website will be processed as usual. If we need to update you, updates will be shared via UCOL’s social media, website, Moodle or emailed to you. Where urgently required we will also text students.
Unite against COVID-19
The Ministry of Health has launched a dedicated
website for COVID-19 that provides every information and updates on COVID-19.
COVID-19: Information for disabled people and their family and whānau
COVID-19: New Zealand Sign Language
COVID-19: Easy Read information
Key sources of information and advice are: