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The use of FFP2 face masks is still mandatory during courses and exams and in laboratories, for the time being (exception: people lecturing or oral contributions by participants). In addition, exemptions apply to students and teachers who cannot wear an FFP2 face mask for health reasons (see FAQ below).

Last updated: 1 August 2022

Please present a recent medical certificate during the checks before the relevant course/exam, if it is not possible for you to wear a(n) (FFP2) face mask due to health reasons. The medical certificate 

• must have been issued by a doctor authorised to practice in the EU or in the EEA;
• must contain explicit information about the duration the person affected cannot wear an FFP2 face mask for health reasons and
• must clearly specify whether or not the person affected can alternatively wear a face mask.

We recommend informing the lecturer in advance by e-mail that you cannot wear a(n) (FFP2) face mask.

If you are not able to attend an on-site course or exam for health reasons (member of a group at increased risk, etc.), contact the lecturer or the examiner so that they can check whether a digital format can be provided.

(Last updated: 25 February 2022)

If you received a positive (PCR or antigen) test result for coronavirus, please take the following steps, regardless of whether you experience symptoms or not:

• Do not come to the University.
• Notify the University of your infection via the Servicedesk.
• Then please contact your teachers to find a solution for individual course units and exams for the duration of the movement restriction imposed by the authorities. You are entitled to a deviating (digital) mode of examination (section 13i of the section of the Statutes governing university studies according to the regulation by the Rectorate). We continue to support you in taking as many exams as possible.

Persons subject to a movement restriction imposed by the authorities, must adhere to the provisions of the Federal Government. (Current COVID-19 measures at a glance.)

In addition, the use of FFP2 face masks is still mandatory during courses and exams (exception: people lecturing or oral contributions by participants).

Please help us to reduce the risk of infection with the coronavirus on site by following these measures.

You may only collect or return books if you are allowed to leave your flat due to the movement restriction imposed by the authorities. As long as you are infected, please do not use the reading rooms and Student Spaces to protect your fellow students.

If you are not a student of the University of Vienna, have attended an individual course unit (out of interest) and have a confirmed COVID-19 infection within 48 hours after attending this course, please contact slw.leitung@univie.ac.at.

(Last updated: 25 February 2022)

Please note the information provided on the website "Risk groups, quarantine, entry restriction". Please contact your teachers in due time, who will adapt their courses/exams accordingly.

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(Last updated: 25 February 2022)

We continue to strongly urge persons who are not vaccinated yet to schedule a vaccination appointment as soon as possible and to get PCR-tested regularly. This recommendation particularly applies if you intend to come to the University and have personal contact with fellow students and teachers.

Booster vaccinations increase your personal protection and also protect others.

Schedule your booster vaccination appointment: impfservice.wien/corona/auffrischungsrechner/

(Last updated: 25 February 2022)

Various websites provide information about this viral disease and about how you can protect yourself:

• Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety (hotline available 24-7: 0800 555 621)
• City of Vienna
• Federal Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs, Health and Consumer Protection
• Austrian Medical Chamber (in German)
• World Health Organization

Obtain information about the current situation from reliable media. Be critical of allegations and rumours that are not based on reliable primary sources. The information overload ranging from factual to fake information causes unnecessary stress. Avoid misinformation and reduce your social media use.

(Last updated: 25 February 2022)