COVID-19 Update for Jan. 14: Update on public health restrictions

Posted: Jan 15, 2021 8:39 AM

Yesterday, Minister of Health Tyler Shandro announced that a few of the mandatory public health restrictions put in place in December are being eased, while most restrictions remain in place for now.  

Impact to NAIT 

There continues to be no impact to student learning outcomes. Classes, shops, labs, applied research and other Industry Solutions activities will continue as currently scheduled.  

Effective Jan. 18: 

• Outdoor social gatherings are permitted, to a limit of 10 people. All participants must continue to follow public health guidelines, such as wearing a mask and keeping 2 metres apart. We continue to ask that students, staff and visitors leave campus after classes, work or when completing business to help keep our campuses safe. 

The following impacts to NAIT remain in place at this time: 

• No indoor social gatherings. Students, staff and visitors must leave campus after classes, work or when completing business. Study groups are not permitted on campus. 

• shop AT NAIT  is limited to 15% capacity. 

• Ernest’s is closed to in-person dining. Curbside pick-up continues to be offered. 

• Eating on campus. eat AT NAIT continues to operate, however, social gathering restrictions still apply. Tables in our eating areas are limited to 1 person per table. No movement between tables is allowed. 

• Our library is closed. All in-person services will be provided at the 3rd floor library door and all virtual services remain available. The Computer Commons in W203 on Main Campus remains open for students who require access to technology to complete projects and exams. 

• Indoor recreation facilities are closed. NAIT’s recreation facilities will remain closed. 

• Mandatory working from home will continue for the majority of staff, unless they are required to be on campus. All staff coming to campus, for any reason, must continue to have permission from their supervisor. 

We continue to prioritize the health and safety of our community by implementing strong measures and practices, including requiring masks or face coverings on campus. 

Do your part to slow the spread 

If you are sick or showing any core symptoms of COVID-19 that are not related to a pre-existing illness or health condition, or you are a close contact of a confirmed case of COVID-19, you must follow the provincial isolation and quarantine requirements. NAIT will support you through your absence. Please do not put others at risk by coming to campus. 

Stay informed 

You can find the latest information on NAIT’s response to COVID-19 at nait.ca/covid19. Please continue to follow all of our health and safety protocols, which have been put in place for your safety.  

Thank you for continuing to do your part to keep our community safe and our doors open. 

Josh Bowen 
Director, Relaunch Coordination Team 

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