As of May 1, 2022, the Asymptomatic COVID-19 Testing Centre, which supported students, faculty and staff with vaccination exemptions and led the strategic deployment of rapid antigen tests at McMaster, will be decommissioned. This change aligns with the vaccine policy pause for spring and summer terms. Testing may resume if pandemic circumstances, public health […]
Category: Health
McMaster to extend mask mandate to the end of May 2022: A letter from the President and Provost
Dear Members of the McMaster Community, As we committed to the University in our last message, we have continued to monitor the COVID pandemic and seek ongoing advice from McMaster experts and public health officials on the steps McMaster should take to continue to protect the health and safety of our community. The sixth wave […]
Rapid test pop-ups this week at McMaster campuses
McMaster students, faculty and staff can pick up rapid antigen tests on a first-come, first-served basis at the following pop-up distribution events this week. Main Campus – Staff/Faculty Pop-Up Tuesday March 8 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. or until supplies run out Peter George Centre for Living and Learning Service Centre (on the main floor) […]
GO-VAXX mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinic coming back to McMaster’s campus March 8th and 16th
The province’s GO-VAXX mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinic is once again coming to McMaster’s campus with clinics being held on Tuesday, March 8th and Wednesday, March 16th. As the pandemic continues, public health experts are urging everyone to get vaccinated and to get a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine which can help increase one’s immune […]
Rapid tests available to students Wednesday at pop-up site on campus
Rapid antigen tests will be available Wednesday March 2 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. for McMaster students who have not received a test kit from the Peter George Centre for Living and Learning (PGCLL) Service Desk. Students should be prepared to show their McMaster student ID card when picking up a test. The […]
Tips to easily access MacCheck throughout the day
As we continue our transition to more in-person campus experiences, it’s as important as ever to participate in keeping our McMaster community safe. A key part of this layered approach to safety includes MacCheck health screening. Thank you to all students, faculty and staff for starting your day with MacCheck and completing the provincial COVID self-assessment […]
Rapid tests available to students ahead of reading week
UPDATE: Rapid test kits available for students to pick up today To support the wellbeing of McMaster students, rapid antigen tests were distributed yesterday on a first-come, first-served basis at the Peter George Centre for Living and Learning (PGCLL) Service Desk. There are still test kits available today (Friday, February 18) from 8 a.m. until […]
A return focused on health, safety and wellness
After three weeks with students back on campus for labs, clinics, and studio work and the return last week of students taking first year courses, the university is welcoming the return of the majority of undergraduate and graduate students beginning February 7th. The university has implemented a multi-layered health and safety approach including providing free […]
GO-VAXX mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinic coming to McMaster Feb. 10
A GO-VAXX mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinic is coming to McMaster’s campus on Thursday, February 10th. As the pandemic continues, public health experts are urging everyone to get vaccinated and to get a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, which can help increase one’s immune response to the virus. The clinic is open to McMaster students, […]
Winter 2022: Isolation and illness guidance
What happens if isolation is required? Decision making and supports available to you Staying home when sick or isolating when required is one of the most important ways our community members can contribute to making in-person learning and working as safe as possible. “I would like to thank our students, faculty and staff for […]