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Students: York University’s COVID-19 update for Fall 2022

Students: York University’s COVID-19 update for Fall 2022

To assist with this transition, we wanted to remind York students about the below steps to stay safe. Masks are strongly recommended in indoor settings where social distancing is difficult to maintain. N-95 and surgical masks are available for purchase at a discount on campus at locations, such as York Lanes, the Life Sciences Building, Central […]

Get ready for return to campus

Get ready for return to campus

With the Sept. 7 return to campus for in-person classes just around the corner, it’s important for the University community to know what to expect and how we can all stay as safe as possible. In alignment with public health requirements, York has transitioned to a community of care approach to health and safety. While […]

Vaccine clinics open to all York students

Vaccine clinics open to all York students

Please note: The following information has been updated as of September 9, 2022 As we prepare to return to campus in September, York will be hosting a series of vaccine clinics in the coming weeks. Clinics will provide COVID-19 and other vaccines that may have been missed due to the pandemic. We recommend everyone keep […]

York to pause mask mandate

York to pause mask mandate

Effective June 28, York University will no longer require masks to be worn in indoor spaces. While face masks will no longer be required on campus, we strongly encourage the York community to continue wearing them to help prevent the transmission of COVID-19.  No matter what your decision is about wearing a mask, we ask […]

Students: York to Keep Mandatory Masking

Students: York to Keep Mandatory Masking

We have been closely following the sixth wave of COVID-19 in Ontario. To further support the health, safety and well-being of those on campus, York's mask protocol will be extended until further notice. We will update you with any changes as the public health situation changes. Masks will therefore continue to be required in all indoor […]

Masks required in all indoor spaces at York

Masks required in all indoor spaces at York

We are closely following the information recently shared by public health authorities about Ontario’s sixth wave and I write today to remind all community members that the University’s mask protocol and Vaccination Mandate policy will remain in place until the end of April 2022. Masks are required in all indoor spaces.  As noted, York continues to work with public health authorities in the event […]

Students: Changes to York’s public health restrictions

Students: Changes to York’s public health restrictions

Clarification: We are closely following the information about Ontario’s sixth wave and remind all community members that the University’s mask protocol and Vaccination Mandate policy will remain in place until the end of April 2022. Masks are required in all indoor spaces. Until April 30, all community members must complete daily symptom screening with YU Screen before attending campus. Please also be prepared to show your […]

Vaccination mandate remains in place for Winter Term

Vaccination mandate remains in place for Winter Term

We continue to carefully review our COVID-19 protocols in light of the changes to provincial guidance and the recent announcement from the Chief Medical Officer of Health.  To keep stability and continuity, York will:  Maintain its masking requirement for all community members until the end of the winter term, including the exam period (April 30, […]