{"id":80065,"date":"2022-08-29T13:54:59","date_gmt":"2022-08-29T17:54:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/brock-news\/?p=80065"},"modified":"2023-02-02T08:45:19","modified_gmt":"2023-02-02T13:45:19","slug":"brock-to-require-masks-in-all-instructional-spaces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/brock-news\/2022\/08\/brock-to-require-masks-in-all-instructional-spaces\/","title":{"rendered":"Brock to require masks in all instructional spaces\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

Brock University will implement a masking requirement in all instructional spaces this September as it prepares to welcome students back to campus for in-person learning.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 6, masks will be required in all instructional spaces, including classrooms, lecture halls, seminars, teaching labs and other spaces when instruction is taking place.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

All masks worn must be medical grade, a decision reached in consultation with the Brock University Faculty Association and other stakeholders. Fabric face coverings such as buffs, gaiters and bandanas do not satisfy the masking policy requirement at Brock.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Medical masks are also required in shared research space, as outlined in the relevant section of the <\/span>Brock University Coronavirus FAQ<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The University will provide medical masks, including KN95s, to all staff and faculty who want them.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The use of masks is strongly recommended everywhere on campus, especially when maintaining distance from others is not possible.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe health and well-being of our community remains our top priority as we prepare for a full return to campus this fall,\u201d says interim President and Vice-Chancellor Lynn Wells. \u201cAfter years of pandemic-related restrictions, we know that students are looking forward to a meaningful on-campus experience. By taking these extra measures, we can help protect both public health and the exceptional Brock experience for our incoming and returning students.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Vaccination\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Brock\u2019s vaccination requirement remains paused; however, the community is strongly encouraged to stay up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations. Vaccination is the best defence against COVID-19.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The GO-VAXX mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be located in Brock\u2019s East Academic parking lot from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 3 and Monday, Oct. 3 for those who wish to obtain vaccines on campus.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u202f\u202f\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Students, faculty, staff and anyone from the wider community<\/span>\u202f<\/span>wishing to get vaccinated can book an appointment beginning four days in advance of the clinic date at 8 a.m. This can be done on the \u202f<\/span>provincial booking website<\/span><\/a>\u202f or by calling the Provincial Vaccine Contact centre at 1-833-943-3900.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Walk-in appointments will also be welcomed while supplies last.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ventilation\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Brock has taken <\/span>a number of steps to enhance the air quality<\/span><\/a> in all University buildings, including:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n