Face Masks
Wearing a face mask is compulsory inside all university buildings. Specifically, mask must be worn when entering a building, and it must remain on at all times, including in elevators, bathrooms and classrooms and whenever people move around.

> FAQ and Information on the use of face mask at UNIGE

> How to get one ? Distribution of protective material for students and staff members 

 

Social Distance
Keep a distance of at least 1,5 meters from other people whenever it's possible especially when you’re in common areas, such as elevators and bathrooms in queues (in the library, cafeterias, etc.) in offices and laboratories.

 

 

Hygiene measures
Wash your hands frequently, preferably with soap and water or otherwise with hand sanitizer. Cough and sneeze into a tissue or into the crook of your arm, then dispose of the tissue in a waste bin. Avoid direct contact (handshakes, hugs).

UNIGE provides a reusable 100ml bottle of hand sanitizer to keep with you to all member of the University. You can refill the bottle at any of the sanitizer dispensers in the buildings’ main areas or through your contact person.

> How to get one ? Distribution of protective material for students and staff members 

 

Clean the work surfaces
Staff members : Disinfect shared equipment and areas – such as printers, meeting rooms, laboratories, reception areas and counters – before and after use, and clean your own desk frequently.
Cleaning products (disinfectant wipes, liquids and sprays) will be available to each staff member.

 > How to get cleaning products ? Distribution of protective material for students and staff members 

 

Homeworking
Can you work your tasks from home? You can ask to keep on teleworking, in accordance with your supervisors. > Read more

 

 

Meetings 
Face-to-face meetings must allow a distance of 1.5 metres between participants. Otherwise, the mask must be worn throughout the meeting. The use of videoconferencing is encouraged.

 

 

Symptoms 
Do you show any symptoms? Stay home, contact your doctor or a health center and get tested. Follow the prescriptions of health authorities.

 

 

 > COMPLETE HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN (IN FRENCH ONLY)

SWISSCOVID APP

 

Health authorities recommend to download and install the SwissCovid app for cell phones (Android/iPhone) which will help to contain the new coronavirus. Using the SwissCovid app is voluntary and free of charge.
> Google Play Store for Android
> Apple Store for iOS

 

GET INFORMATION FROM OFFICIAL SOURCES

UNIGE recommends to select official and regularly updated sources to obtain accurate information about the coronavirus

• Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH)
• Service du médecin cantonal (SMC), canton de Genève (French)
• World Health Organization (WHO)
• Traveller advice (French or German)

 

The FOPH has set up a Coronavirus hotline

• For the general public :           058 463 00 00
• For travellers :                            058 464 44 88

 

INFORMATION ON THE EVOLUTION OF HEALTH CARE RECOMMENDATIONS

 UNIGE is carefully monitoring this quickly-changing situation. The University may adapt its policies at any time in response to new recommendations.

For any internal question related to the UNIGE policy, please send an e-mail to steps(at)unige.ch.