The effect of coronavirus on teaching - Q&A
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Updated on 12 May at 8:25.
On this page, questions and answers concerning the COVID-19 disease will be collected especially from the perspective of teaching and teachers’ work. Students' frequently asked questions and answers are available on the Instructions for Students website. Please select your degree programme above to see if your faculty has provided further instructions.
In the first place, the University always complies with instructions provided by the authorities. You can keep yourself up to date with developments on the University website Helsinki.fi: Coronavirus situation at the University of Helsinki.
Current situation
- The University continues to recommend the use of protective face masks at your own discretion and in situations where several people are present in facilities and social distancing is impossible. By wearing a mask in congested situations, you protect yourself and others. Consider wearing a mask for your personal health and safety, especially if you are in a high-risk group.
- Surgical masks, cloth masks and FFP2 respirators remain available to staff and students.
- More information on the critera for quarantine is available in the section Getting sick or exposed to the coronavirus.
- We recommend getting vaccinated against coronavirus.
Observing common rules remains the top priority in preventing the spread of the coronavirus:
- Do not come to the campuses when ill or when experiencing symptoms of the coronavirus disease. Assess the need for testing on the basis of local guidelines (the Koronabotti service for the Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa) and, when necessary, perform an at-home test.
- Be sure to practise extremely careful hand and coughing hygiene.
- Leave room for others whenever possible.
- See Protective face mask recommendation.
- Do not shake hands or hug people.
- Plan physical appointments together with your work community based on your work tasks.
- Please remember to clean any equipment in joint use after using it. Overall, cleaning activities at the University have been intensified.
- We recommend getting vaccinated against coronavirus.