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MUN says the current risk of COVID-19 in the province is low and points to the vaccine program underway. The short spike in cases in November did not continue and has since decreased.… The health and safety of the campus community continues to lead decision-making, says the statement.
As of Monday afternoon, Newfoundland and Labrador had six active cases of COVID-19. If cases increase or community spread becomes an issue, the university could revert back to staff working remotely.
Tuesday s announcement relates only to staff returning, not students.
Only limited exceptions
The expanded return applies to all staff, but there are a few exceptions, according to the university, based on density requirements, medical accommodations, work-from-home pilot programs and business continuity planning for essential functions and services.