Update from the University’s Covid-19 Task Force of 30 July 2021
Following the entry into force of Decree Law No. 105 of 23 July 2021, the University’s Covid-19 Task Force has met to consider for which areas and activities organised by the University a Covid-19 vaccine/test certificate (also known as ‘Covid-19 green pass’) should be required from 6 August 2021. The following guidelines were therefore established:
ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES (lectures, exams, lab activities, internships, graduation ceremonies and final exams):
at present, users are not required to hold a ‘Covid-19 green pass’ to access these activities. However, all public health measures currently in force shall remain.
UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES, STUDY SPACES, COMPUTER ROOMS:
at present, users are not required to hold a ‘Covid-19 green pass’ to access these spaces. However, as previously announced, these spaces are only available to students and university users, provided that the public health measures in force are always complied with.
As far as University Libraries are concerned, please see: Orari, servizi e modalità di accesso
In all Study spaces and Computer rooms social distancing measures and all public health measures in force must be complied with at all times.
SEMINARS AND CONFERENCES:
In accordance with the new decree, from 6 August 2021, only those holding a valid ‘Covid-19 green pass’ (vaccination, proof of recovery, or recent negative test result) will be able to attend conferences and seminars.
The measures set out in Prime Ministerial Decree of 2 March 2021 shall remain in force from 1 August to 31 December 2021, in agreement with Annex A of Regional Decree no. 83/2021. For further information, please see the University’s “Guidelines on conferences and events to be held at the University”, updated on 28 July 2021.
PUBLIC EVENTS:
In accordance with Legislative Decree no. 105/2021, in the white and yellow areas, for any events open to the public in theatres, concert halls, cinemas, entertainment and live music venues and in other venues or spaces, including open-air venues, seats must be booked in advance, and a distance of at least one metre between people not in the same household and for staff must be ensured at all times. Access will only be permitted to those who hold a ‘Covid-19 green pass’.
The measures set out in Prime Ministerial Decree of 2 March 2021 shall remain in force from 1 August to 31 December 2021, in agreement with Annex A of Regional Decree no. 83/2021. For further information, please see the University’s “Guidelines on conferences and events to be held at the University”, updated on 28 July 2021.
EXHIBITIONS AND GUIDED TOURS:
From 6 August 2021, all participants in guided tours will be required to hold a valid ‘Covid-19 green pass’ (vaccination, proof of recovery, or recent negative test result) in order to gain access to exhibitions on University’s premises. Checking the ‘Covid-19 green pass’ will be the responsibility of the organiser.
GYMS:
External users (i.e. excluding students and university staff) may only access the University’s gyms upon showing a valid ‘Covid-19 green pass’.
OPEN COMPETITIONS:
From 6 August 2021, in accordance with Decree Law no. 105/2021, all persons involved in open competitions (candidates, members of selection committees and staff) will be required to hold a valid ‘Covid-19 green pass’ (vaccination, proof of recovery or recent negative test result).
‘COVID-19 GREEN PASS’ EXEMPTIONS:
The requirement to hold a ‘Covid-19 green pass’ in order to access the above activities does not apply to those exempted on the basis of appropriate medical certification, as established by the Italian Ministry of Health, pursuant to Article 3(3) of Decree Law no. 105/2021.
It is hereby specified that all the above provisions have been adopted in the light of the legislation currently in force; these provisions will be promptly updated should the regulatory framework or the epidemiological situation change.
The University’s Covid-19 Task Force
It should be noted that the pandemic is unfortunately not yet declining rapidly, so the University's effort to resume in-person teaching activities, as far as possible, and to allow students to use study spaces, albeit with the appropriate restrictions, must go hand in hand with a great sense of responsibility - from students and members of staff - in following the public health measures that were frequently recommended to reduce the risk of infection (wearing a face mask, ensuring social distancing, cleaning hands, booking a place in the classroom and recording the seat number, etc..), both inside and outside the University’s premises and buildings. Please note: this also applies to vaccinated people.
Finally, we hereby remind all the members of the University community (teaching staff, technical-administrative staff, any other type of staff, and students) that they are strongly advised to notify the University’s Covid-19 contact person (RUC), Dr. Debora Brocco (tel: +39 045-8027683; mob.348-7337833; email: debora.brocco@univr.it), of any quarantine due to close contact with a confirmed case, or isolation for confirmed cases. Please stay at home if you experience any symptoms related to Covid-19.
The University’s Covid-19 Task Force
