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6 October 2021

UPDATE Confirmed case of COVID-19 at Burwood Campus: information for students

Further to the Confirmed case of COVID-19 at Burwood Campus: information for students of Friday 1 October, the Department of Health and Human Services has advised that Laboratory M2.102 has been deemed a Tier 1 exposure site for Monday 27 September only between 1pm and 4pm. Everyone who we have identified as having visited M2.102 on Monday 27 September between 1pm and 4pm has been contacted directly and instructed to get tested and isolate.

The Department has now confirmed Deakin has taken the appropriate steps to contain the outbreak, and we are permitted to resume any paused operations, subject to the current lockdown requirements. Deep cleaning of the on-campus exposure sites has been completed to the satisfaction of the Department, and they have approved the re-opening of buildings M and V.

We encourage everyone in the Deakin community to monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 and get tested immediately if any symptoms develop.

A drive-through testing facility has been established at Deakin Burwood Campus in Carpark 12 which can be accessed via Uganda Street, Burwood. Opening hours are 8am to 6pm daily. Alternatively you can access a COVID testing site close to you. 

We acknowledge that this is a very difficult time for many people. If you require support we encourage you to seek assistance via the student health and wellbeing services.

 


Important information for students

Our campuses remain closed, with access limited to essential staff and those students living on campus. Current exemptions still apply for health and biomedical science students and some final-year students attending experiential learning. 

If you do need to attend campus, you must:  

Playing your part and staying well.

We strongly encourage eligible students to take up the opportunity for vaccination as soon as they are eligible. Regardless of any current restrictions, you’re allowed to leave home and travel to get vaccinated.

If you’re concerned you have been at an exposure site:

How do I access support and assistance?



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