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FAQ - Enhanced Public Health and Hygiene Protocols
Enhanced
Public Health and Hygiene Protocols for Residential Year 2021-22
FAQs
Policy
In view of the fluid nature of the COVID-19 global pandemic, the
University is introducing enhanced public health and hygiene protocols for the
return to full occupancy of the student halls, colleges and residencies in
residential year 2021-22. From August 25, 2021, all residents will be required either (i) to have completed vaccination against COVID-19, or (ii) to take a
self-paid COVID-19 antigen test on a weekly basis until further notice from the
University.
Proof of vaccination
Q: How can hostel staff verify vaccination?
A: We will provide sample documentation from HKSAR
Government and major overseas authorities. Any cases of doubt can be referred
to CEDARS for confirmation.
Q: For vaccines that require a total of two doses, is
it OK to have taken only one dose?
A: No for uninfected persons. To count as vaccinated
the full course must be completed. For persons with prior COVID-19 infection,
one dose is adequate.
Q: When booster shots become available, will these
also need to be taken?
A: Yes, they will.
Q: Are all vaccines acceptable or only designated
vaccines?
A: All vaccines endorsed by the HKSAR Government are
acceptable.
See the full list here: https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/pdf/list_of_recognised_covid19_vaccines.pdf
COVID-19 tests
Q: Are all COVID-19 tests acceptable or only designated
tests?
A: All tests endorsed by the HKSAR Government are
acceptable.
Q: Will there be any financial support for students in
need (local and/or non-local)?
A: Some COVID-19 tests are freely available in Hong
Kong and can be taken by students in financial need. CEDARS may also consider
whether to provide support to such students from its existing small funding
scheme.
Exemption from vaccination and
test requirements
Q: Can students apply for exemption from these
requirements for, say, physical or mental health reasons?
A: No. Students who are unable to get vaccinated for,
say, physical or mental health reasons will need to take a weekly COVID-19
test.
Q: If students only stay for a short period (say, in
the guest rooms, or just for a few days), will they still need to comply with
these requirements?
A: Yes, they will.
Q: If university staff or visitors only stay for a
short period (say, visiting scholars staying for a few days), will they still
need to comply with these requirements?
A: Yes, they will.
14-day single occupancy
requirement
Q: Will the 14-day single occupancy on arrival at a
student residence still apply?
A: No, it will not.
Vaccination and test
requirements for staff and visitors
Q: Will these requirements apply to all live-in hall and
college staff and their family members?
A: Yes, they will. The requirements apply to any
residential member of a hall or college.
Q: Will these requirements apply to all family members
of student residents?
A: Yes, they will. The requirements apply to any
residential member of a hall or college.
Q: Will these requirements apply to non-resident hall and
college staff?
A: No, they will not. All other public health and
hygiene protocols will continue to apply.
Q: Will these requirements apply to contractors and
service providers who enter the halls and colleges on a regular basis?
A: No, they will not. All other public health and
hygiene protocols will continue to apply.
Q: Will these requirements apply to contractors and
service providers who enter the halls and colleges on a one-off basis?
A: No, they will not. All other public health and
hygiene protocols will continue to apply.
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May 2021