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Dear students,
The Covid-19 situation is still fluctuating. In order to sustain the satisfactory results of our anti-pandemic measures and keep the situation under control, our College, pursuant to the directives issued by local Pandemic Prevention and Control agency, has made the following arrangements for your safe return to the campus for the second semester of the academic year 2021-22.
1. The opening of the College for the second semester of the academic year 2021-22 has been postponed to 14 February 2022.
2. Registering the date of your return to the campus
To ensure an orderly and safe return to the campus, all students, in principle, are required to make a staggered return to UIC during the period of 12-14 February 2022. Starting from 2 February 2022, students are invited to log on MIS Survey (https://mis.uic.edu.cn/survey/login.jsp), selecting the item on “registration of returning students” to register their date of return. Students who fail to complete the registration will be unable to enter the College premises. If for any reason, students need to bring forth or postpone the date of their return to the College, please report this on MIS Survey. Student hostels will be opened as of 9 February.
3. Daily Health Report
During the winter holidays, students are required to submit their daily health report by logging on to MIS Survey (https://mis.uic.edu.cn/survey/login.jsp), proactively and factually reporting their health condition and their location or travel plans to the College. Students who fail to submit the required health reports for 14 consecutive days will be unable to enter the College premises.
4. Different requirements for students returning from areas of different risk-levels.
Pursuant to the directives of the local Pandemic Control and Prevention agency, we have different requirements for students returning from areas of different risk-levels. Students are asked to avoid going to high or medium risk areas or hot spots, with a heightened alert for the protection of their personal health. The following are guidelines for reporting your travel history 14 days prior to their return to the College:
Note
(1): After a careful study of the distribution of students in medium to high areas, the College will, without delay, reach out to students who fall into categories 4 to 6 on the above chart and will lose no time in contacting students in category 3 above regarding arrangements for returning to the campus. Please be patient and await instructions from the College. If you have any queries, you may dial 0756-3620491/3620224 during office hours.
(2) The above arrangements may be adjusted in accordance with ongoing instructions from the local Pandemic Prevention and Control Agency. Rest assured that we will notify you of any changes without delay.
5. A thorough study of the distribution of students in medium to high risk areas in the country
During the winter holidays, students may return home to their families, or go on tours or internships or remain on campus for the Lunar New Year. In order to gather accurate information on the distribution of students in medium to high risk areas as well as their locations prior to their return to the campus, SAO will conduct a comprehensive survey. Beginning on 2 February 2022, please log on to MIS Survey (https://mis.uic.edu.cn/survey/login.jsp)and select “registration of returning students” to factually report your personal information.
For information on the latest pandemic risk assessment throughout the country, please log on to the website of the Guangdong Province Hygiene and Health Committee at http://wsjkw.gd.gov.cn/xxgzbdfk/
6. Arrangements for online teaching and learning for students unable to return to the campus on schedule
The Academic Registry (AR) will arrange online teaching and learning for students who cannot return to the campus when College reopens. For details, please stay tuned for further announcements from AR.
7. Rules governing campus entry and exit after students return to the College
Unless absolutely necessary, students are asked not to leave the campus and to minimize personal mobility. Starting 9 February 2022, the College will adopt a closed campus arrangement. Students may enter but will not exit the campus. The College will follow the centralized community-wide instructions issued by the local Pandemic Prevention and Control Agency, and will carry out on-site Covid-19 tests for all staff and students. Depending on the results of these tests, the College may gradually adjust rules about campus entry and exit. Students are asked to stay tuned for email notifications from the College.
8. Please get fully vaccinated as soon as possible
Getting the anti-Coronavirus vaccines remains the most economical and effective way of containing the virus and is also considered the best way to build up herd immunity as an effective barrier against the pandemic. Students who have not yet been fully vaccinated are asked to do so by accessing information for and contacting local vaccination services.
9. Strengthen your own health protection and health-monitoring
Please be reminded that we all are responsible for our own health. Students are reminded of the importance to wear face masks properly; wash hands regularly; maintain appropriate social distance; refrain from participating in large-scale gatherings. It is crucial for all of us to observe the instructions of government health authorities. If you have symptoms like fever and/or cough, please seek medical care immediately while avoiding public transportation.
The College will make real-time adjustments to anti-virus measures, in accordance with the instructions from government health authorities. Students are asked to pay close attention to our announcements. If you have any questions, please email them to allforhealth_sao@uic.edu.cn or call 0756-3620224 during office hours.
UIC Pandemic Prevention and Control Working Group
