COVID-19 updated protocols for Dubai universities

On Monday, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) issued new guidelines for Higher Education Institutes (HEI) in the UAE. Here’s a look at the updated protocols.

Temperatures can be scanned using handheld or installed thermal technology.

Staff or students with symptoms must be referred to the Higher Education Institute (HEI) designated Health and Safety Officer (HSO) for further screening. Physician or nurse, in personal protective kit, must continuously monitor the staff/student when in the isolation room.

What are the most common COVID-19 symptoms?

What are the most common COVID-19 symptoms?

What are the most common COVID-19 symptoms?

What are the most common COVID-19 symptoms?

Mask rules

Mask rules

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Mask rules

Mask rules

Mask rules

mask rules

Use of swipe cards

Meetings: Online or in-person?

Group meetings can take place in person as long as other COVID-19 protocols are in place, such as physical distancing and face masks. And virtual attendance should also be offered.

In case a delivery must be made, a contact-free process must be in place for items to be picked up or dropped off.

Return to classes in case of COVID-19

In case of COVID-19

These records must be given to the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) to trace the contacts of confirmed COVID-19 cases.

When to stay home

Visitor to facility

Entries and exits should be staggered.

Protocols when using other facilities:

Protocols when using other facilities:

Pantries can only be used for food and drink consumption.

Protocols when using other facilities

Protocols when using other facilities

The HEI can now determine the number of students per lecture/lesson that still allows the recommended one metre of physical distance. Students enrolled in medical programmes involving clinical practice must adhere to additional DHA requirements.

Who is exempt from physical schooling?

Who is exempt from physical schooling?

Special event protocols

Special event protocols

Special event protocols

Extracurricular activities

Sports-focused extracurricular activities will follow the guidelines of the Dubai Sports Council. Group activities such as student camps and sports tournaments must adhere to the guidelines of the Dubai Sports Council. For all events and group activities, proper contact tracing procedures must be followed for positive COVID-19 cases.

COVID-19 graduation rules

Shared resources/Materials

Posters explaining the rules for handling shared materials should be placed where appropriate.

Shared resources/Materials

Shared resources/Materials

Catering services

Catering services

Catering services

Catering services

Travel rules

Anyone with a temperature ≥37.50 C must not be allowed on the bus.

Seat belts, arm rests, handles and rails must be sanitised, in accordance with RTA’s relevant guidelines for public transportation.

Posters explaining the rules for handling shared materials should be placed where appropriate.

Signage

What if COVID-19 is suspected?

What if COVID-19 is suspected?

Posters explaining the rules for handling shared materials should be placed where appropriate.

Library guidelines

Library guidelines

Posters explaining the rules for handling shared materials should be placed where appropriate.

Library guidelines

Library guidelines

Library guidelines

Library guidelines

Library guidelines