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This page provides the latest University information on SARS-CoV-2 infection (COVID-19):
- The latest guidance and advice from the University of Cambridge and Public Health England’s Health Protection Team
- University's COVID Recovery SharePoint site: provides guidance and information on the latest COVID-related University policies and procedures
- Home working protocol
- Stay Safe at Cambridge Uni: information about how to protect ourselves, each other and our wider community
- Additional University guidance & information
- Health & Safety Executive guidance
- A guide for managers on supporting BAME staff returning to the workplace
- University testing for SARS-CoV-2 infection (COVID-19)
- Workplace Forms
Latest guidance on COVID-19
The latest guidance and advice from the University of Cambridge and Public Health England’s Health Protection Team can be found at: https://www.cam.ac.uk/coronavirus. This includes:
- Students: Information for students about exams and assessment, teaching and learning, admissions and finance.
- Health: Links to the latest government and NHS advice and what to do if you display coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms.
- Wellbeing: Information about wellbeing and sources of support.
- Working arrangements: Answers to your questions about working arrangements during the coronavirus outbreak.
- Travel: Advice to follow if you are studying, working or travelling overseas including travel insurance, current and planned travel, or if you recently returned to the country.
- Visas and immigration: Information for students and staff about immigration including visa status, guidance for Faculties and Departments on ‘Right to Work’ checks and access to the NHS for overseas visitors.
- Advice for Institutions: Includes how to manage staff remotely, recruitment and contractual issues.
- University statements: See all the information shared with students and staff about what the University and Colleges are doing in response to the outbreak.
COVID Recovery SharePoint site
The University's COVID Recovery SharePoint site is now available to all University and College staff. This site provides guidance and information on the latest COVID-related University policies and procedures.
To access the SharePoint site, please use your crsid@cam email address and Raven password. Any issues with access should be reported to distmlmcov19@admin.cam.ac.uk
Home working protocol
The University has developed a homeworking protocol to mitigate the potential disruption caused by coronavirus (COVID-19): https://www.hr.admin.cam.ac.uk/coronavirus-homeworking
This includes:
- Working arrangements
- Health, safety & insurance
- Communication
- Homeworking tools and set up
- Additional resources
- Confidentiality and security whilst homeworking
The Health & Safety Executive also provides advice on homeworking
Stay safe at Cambridge Uni campaign
The University and Colleges have put together a clear set of measures, which have been tested and refined in consultation with over 300 students and staff, designed to keep everyone in our community as safe as possible. This includes information and guidance on:
- Traveling to Cambridge from overseas
- Downloadable resources
- Personal measures:
- regularly cleaning your hands
- wearing a face covering
- keeping a safe social distance
- attending social gatherings
- Getting tested
- Help and support
To access the website click here: StaySafeCambridgeUni information campaign and webpages.
Additional University guidance & information
- Our Cambridge: Remote working guide for individuals (.pdf)
- Postgraduate Admissions: Advice for prospective students and offer holders
- Education, Quality and Policy Office: educational policies, advice and guidance related to the Covid-19 pandemic
- LinkedIn Learning at Cambridge Hub
Health & Safety Executive guidance
A guide for managers on supporting BAME staff returning to the workplace
A guide for managers on supporting BAME staff who are returning to the workplace is now available on the HR webpages: https://www.hr.admin.cam.ac.uk/RTW_BAME_guide
This provides guidance and a checklist for line managers to use when holding return to work discussions with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) staff. It has been developed as a supportive tool in recognition that a high proportion of those severely affected by COVID-19 are from ethnic minority groups.
University testing for SARS-CoV-2 infection (COVID-19)
Symptomatic testing
The following people are eligible for a PCR swab test if they have symptoms of possible SARS-CoV-2 infection:
- Staff at the University of Cambridge and its colleges
- Undergraduate and postgraduate students currently in Cambridge
- Staff at Cambridge Assessment
- Staff at Cambridge University Press
The test involves a simple nose and throat swab and should take less than three minutes. It will show whether you are infected, helping you protect yourself, your friends and colleagues, and the wider Cambridge community.
You should only request a test if your symptoms include: fever, persistent cough, a change in sense of smell/taste, or any other 'flu-like symptoms such as sore throat or muscle aches. You should not request a test if you have no symptoms.
To arrange your test, please visit the online web portal. Please note that testing is only presently available from 8.30am to 5pm on Monday to Friday. If requesting a test at the weekend, you will not be contacted about your appointment until the following Monday; note: tests are available seven days a week via the NHS website. You will be offered a test at one of 2 locations:
- S2 Testing Pods, Addenbrooke's Hospital – 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. These pods are only accessible by car, or bike while wearing a mask. If you are already on the Biomedical Campus, you can access the pods on foot while wearing a mask.
Map and access information for Addenbrooke's S2 Testing Pods location (PDF) - Dyson Building, Department of Engineering, Fen Causeway entrance (Please do not go to the main entrance via Trumpington St) – 8.30am to 2.45pm, Monday to Friday. Accessible by bike or foot while wearing a mask. Access by car is possible but very limited.
Map and access information for Engineering's Dyson Building location (PDF)
When arranging a test, we recommend that you also sign up to MyChart by ticking the box under ‘Receiving your results through MyChart’. This is the fastest way to receive results. If you do not consent to receiving your results via MyChart, they will be communicated to you via email, which is likely to be substantially slower.
For more information on what to do if you have possible symptoms of COVID-19, please visit the Stay Safe Cambridge Uni website.
Please click on the links below for directions to the testing locations, who to contact, and the steps that you and your household contacts should take:
Workplace forms
- Self Isolation form (MS Word)
- Sickness Self Certification form (CHRIS 62) (MS Word)
- Temporary Work From Home request form (MS Word)
- Temporary Work From Home Risk Assessment form (MS Word)