{"id":64897,"date":"2020-03-25T17:45:38","date_gmt":"2020-03-25T21:45:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/brock-news\/?p=64897"},"modified":"2020-03-27T19:16:51","modified_gmt":"2020-03-27T23:16:51","slug":"brock-covid-19-update-for-wednesday-march-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/brock-news\/2020\/03\/brock-covid-19-update-for-wednesday-march-25\/","title":{"rendered":"Brock COVID-19 update for\u00a0Wednesday, March 25\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Here\u2019s a look at some of the updates to Brock University\u2019s COVID-19 response for\u00a0<span data-contrast=\"none\">Wednesday, March 25<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Reminder: Brock reduces entrance points for staff and students<\/strong><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In line with new Ontario government restrictions on workplaces\u00a0and\u00a0as part of Brock\u2019s effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, access to campus buildings has been reduced.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">To access campus buildings, employees and individual students who do not have swipe card access to their regular entrance must use one of two entrances:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Entrance 1\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Main doors of Schmon Tower at the Rankin Family Pavilion<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Open daily 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Entrance 2\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Welch Hall entrance \u2014 for students accessing Computer Commons and ITS Help Desk<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Open Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> ITS Help Desk online support is available Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. through<\/span> <a href=\"mailto:ithelp@brocku.ca\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">ithelp@brocku.ca<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The University has enacted stringent off-site working arrangements, which remain in effect. Individuals who need to be on campus to provide essential services can still use their Brock access proxy cards once they have passed through one of the two entrances.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Non-essential research activities that cannot be accomplished while maintaining safe social distancing practices have already been suspended.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">To reach the entrance near the Computer Commons (Fish Bowl), walk through the lobby area between Welch Hall and David S. Howes Theatre and continue on to the Computer Commons entrance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">These changes follow earlier steps taken by the University to minimize opportunities for people to congregate. Last week, the Hamilton campus was closed, and on the weekend the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts in downtown St.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Catharines\u00a0was restricted to swipe card access only.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/brock-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Brock-U-Open-Entrances-Map-Final-01.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-64881\" src=\"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/brock-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Brock-U-Open-Entrances-Map-Final-01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1224\" height=\"792\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Niagara <\/strong><strong>Health Navigator COVID-19 app update<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Niagara Health Navigator COVID-19 app provides patients and the community with the most recent information related to Niagara Health\u2019s response to COVID-19 and directives of public health officials. The app has been updated its newest release to include immediate COVID-19 updates and links directly to the provincial government\u2019s self-assessment tool.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Download the free app for\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/ca\/app\/niagara-health-navigator\/id1483082979\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">iOS devices here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.identos.nav.niagara&amp;hl=en_CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google devices here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Student Health Services changes<\/strong><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In-person appointments are no longer available for Student Health Services (SHS) at Brock. However, students can access health services over the phone from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For questions or to make a phone appointment for health services, students can phone SHS at 905-688-5550 x3243 or reach out via email to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:referralstaff@brocku.ca\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">referralstaff@brocku.ca<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For medical emergencies, students should dial 911.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>IT Help Desk access<\/strong><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Computer Commons (<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fish Bowl<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">) and IT Help Desk located in it are open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and closed on weekends.\u00a0Remote support will be available from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Friday for faculty, staff, students and the rest of the Brock community.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Questions can be directed to\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:ithelp@brocku.ca\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">ithelp@brocku.ca<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Getting outside is good for physical and mental health, say Brock experts<\/strong><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">People need to be creative in how they connect with nature\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">in light of<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0recent park closures, says Kyle Rich, Assistant Professor of Recreation and Leisure Studies at Brock. In his co-authored policy brief \u201cMood Walks: The role of parks and recreation in mental health promotion,\u201d research shows that even just being outdoors stimulates physiological responses in our body, including positive mental health outcomes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/brock-news\/2020\/03\/getting-outside-is-good-for-physical-and-mental-health-say-brock-experts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Read the full story on The Brock News here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Mental health supports available for students and employees<\/strong><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">As Brock transitions to online learning for students and many employees work from home, mental health support resources for members of the University community remain available.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Students can access mental health support over the telephone by calling Student Health Services at 905-688-5550 x3243, Community Addictions Services of Niagara at 905-684-1183, Good 2 Talk at 866-925-5454 or Morneau Shepell at 833-276-2533.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>All employees can also access immediate support for mental health and other challenges through the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/human-resources\/efap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Employee and Family Assistance Program<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0which has been made available to all current Brock employees as part of the University\u2019s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here\u2019s a look at some of the updates to Brock University\u2019s COVID-19 response for\u00a0Wednesday, March 25.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":64762,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[119,36,39,40,7,55,37,41,1,38],"tags":[8610,8791],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/brock-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64897"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/brock-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/brock-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/brock-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/18"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/brock-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=64897"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/brock-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64897\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":64899,"href":"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/brock-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64897\/revisions\/64899"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/brock-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/64762"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/brock-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=64897"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/brock-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=64897"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/brock-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=64897"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}