Flinders University is closely monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and we are aligning our actions with advice from the South Australian Government. This page will be updated to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of our community.
Latest information about COVID-19 restrictions can be found on the SA Health website.
On Tuesday 20 July 2021, the South Australian Government announced a 7-day lockdown for the state in response to the detection of the COVID-19 Delta variant in Adelaide.
Points to note:
- Flinders University will be closed from 6pm Tuesday 20 July. Only essential activities will continue after this time.
- Staff must work from home unless you are deemed an essential worker and eligible for an exemption. Please discuss this with your supervisor.
- Effective immediately, all classes will be moved into an online format. Teaching activities that cannot be delivered online will be rescheduled.
- All deferred and supplementary exams will be moved online where possible. If this is not possible, they will be rescheduled.
- All orientation activities will be moved online. Any that cannot be moved online will be cancelled.
- Flinders University Sport & Fitness and Oasis will be closed until further notice.
- The on-campus health service is closed and anyone with medical needs should consult their GP. The telephone counselling service remains available.
- People are advised to wear masks and strongly urged to use QR codes when they leave their homes for one of the essential reasons.
- Anyone eligible to be vaccinated is strongly urged to do so.
- Please follow scrupulous hand hygiene, and if feeling unwell get COVID tested and isolate immediately.
If you’re in the Northern Territory please check the latest local advice at the NT Health website.
COVID-19 Vaccination – information for staff
We strongly encourage all staff to get vaccinated as soon as they have the opportunity to do so.
While the rollout of vaccines is positive, it is not a quick fix so it is still important to continue to practice good hygiene, practice physical distancing, and get tested and stay home when you’re unwell, particularly if you’re showing any symptoms of COVID-19.
Visit the SA Health website or the Department of Health website to find out more information on the vaccine and eligibility.