compliance and resources
COVID-19 Wits has adopted a Mandatory Vaccination Policy which states that all members of the University community will be required to vaccinate against Covid-19 in order to access the University’s premises, aside from those who have been granted Reasonable Accommodation. You are required to upload your vaccination certificate to the MVax Upload and RA Portal by 01 March 2022. The following link connects to the Wits Covid-19 portal, containing a wide variety of useful information, resources and updates. Before entering campus, complete the Covid-19 Screening tool. Follow the standard Covid-19 protocols: Wear a Mask; stay in well-Ventilated areas; Vaccinate; maintain Social distance of 1.5m; and Sanitise hands often. Fine Arts specific guidelines for the use of facilities, studios, workshops and laboratories will be communicated to you by course coordinators and lecturers. Be prepared for changes, as they get updated throughout the year, depending on waves, national directives and new variants. As of 20th February the following rules apply (subject to updates):
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If you test positive and do not have symptoms you do not need to isolate and you can come to campus. Continue to follow the standard Covid-19 protocols: Wear a Mask; stay in well-Ventilated areas; Vaccinate; Complete the Covid-19 Screening tool; maintain a Social distance of 1.5m; and Sanitise hands often.
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If you test positive and show symptoms, you need to isolate for seven days. Do not come to campus. Seek medical advice if symptoms worsen. Inform your Lecturer and Course Coordinator that you are sick. Return to campus after seven days with a sick note as required by Faculty/Line Manager. If you have moderate or severe Covid-19 illness, please submit a medical certificate to anna.moloi@wits.ac.za in order to return to campus. 7 days isolation is still required for mild illness, but you do not need a medical evaluation to return to campus.
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If you have symptoms of Covid-19, please do not come to campus. Inform your Course Coordinator that you are unwell. You do not have to isolate, but monitor your symptoms and seek medical advice as needed. You may return to campus when you have recovered, with a sick note as required by Faculty/Fine Art Department.
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If you have been in close contact with someone who tests positive for Covid-19 and you do not have symptoms then you need not isolate and you can come to campus. Continue to monitor yourself for symptoms and follow the routine Covid-19 protocols.
If you reside in a WITS residency, please make sure you know the specific protocols to follow when you fall ill. All information is available in the Wits Covid-19 Handbook. Also see Frequently Asked Questions.
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