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The following message was distributed to students, staff, and faculty via their @upei.ca emails on behalf of the Office of the President.

Dear Members of the 69传媒Community, 

COVID-19 is a dynamic situation and 69传媒will continue to communicate to students, staff, and faculty as soon as possible when the PEI Chief Public Health Office (PEI-CPHO) issues new guidance or implements restrictions that impact the University.

Yesterday, the PEI-CPHO announced several new, enhanced measures that are in effect from today until January 31, 2022. 69传媒and its buildings remain open; however, below are some key updates for the University.

Working from home/Being on-campus
69传媒strongly recommends that employees, with permission from their supervisor, work from home during this two-week period. If you must work on campus or be at the University for teaching, learning, and research purposes, please avoid in-person meetings and gatherings (i.e., lunchroom, coffee breaks); wear a properly fitting three-layer mask; and practice good hygiene and physical distancing.

Operational closures
As a result of the PEI-CPHO restrictions announced on January 18 for gyms and fitness centres, the fitness centre and gymnasium at the 69传媒Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre are closed.

The AVC Cafeteria, operated by Chartwells, is closed; however, the Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall remains open to serve students.

Gatherings and events
The PEI-CPHO announced a reduction in household and personal gathering size as well as a suspension of all organized gatherings until January 31. Therefore, all in-person events at 69传媒are suspended until further notice. This does not apply to in-person academic and research activities that are taking place on an exception basis with the approval of the 69传媒Senate and based on PEI-CPHO guidance for post-secondary education. If you are unsure what current exceptions exist, please contact the Dean鈥檚 Office in your Faculty.

Booster vaccinations
The PEI-CPHO continues to stress how important it is, for all those eligible, to obtain their third dose or 鈥渂ooster鈥� of a Health Canada-approved vaccine to help stop the spread of the Omicron variant as well as lower admissions to hospitals. The 69传媒Health and Wellness Centre continues to have appointments available in their , and there are also other options available on the to book booster doses.

I continue to be inspired by the resilience of students, staff, and faculty as we face the new landscape on PEI caused by COVID-19. Please reach out if you need support. 69传媒has several resources for students through 69传媒Student Affairs, including personal counselling (studentserv@upei.ca), and the International Student Office (irostu@upei.ca). 69传媒faculty and staff can access the Employee Assistance Program at 1-800-387-4765.

Regards,

Greg

GREG KEEFE, DVM, MSc, MBA (he/him)
President and Vice-Chancellor (Interim)
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