KAUST cases
One new case of COVID-19 has been identified at KAUST, bringing the total number of cases of COVID-19 identified at KAUST to 19. The new identified case was in quarantine, as well as the individual’s small contact tracing group. All members of the group remain in quarantine.
We are keeping in touch with all of our cases and monitoring their progress. We wish each of these community members well.
Keep your face coverings handy
Get in the habit of carrying your face coverings with you at all times, as it is mandatory to enter Tamimi, Starbucks and other retailers.
Tip: Put it in your backpack, or in the glove box of your car, or simply wear it before you leave your house. Face coverings help minimize the spread of COVID-19 and Keep KAUST Safe. To request face coverings, please complete this form in a timely manner. Stocks are limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Face coverings will be delivered to your front door over the next few days.
Taking off and disposing of single-use face coverings
We would like to remind community members wearing disposable face coverings to follow these simple tips to minimize the risk of contamination:
- Remove the face covering from behind; do not touch the front of the mask
- Discard immediately in a bin
- Wash your hands immediately with soap or hand sanitizer
- Never put on a new face covering until you have properly washed your hands
- Learn more about how face coverings here
Once again, we’d like to thank you for your cooperation and ongoing adherence to directives. These have been designed to keep you safe and to help manage the crisis.
KAUST COVID-19 Crisis Center (KC3)
Community resources
COVID-19 Emotional Support Helpline
Need to talk? Our team of qualified professionals is here to help.
Call the Emotional Support Helpline at +966 (0)54 470 0804.
Virtual Community Hub
The Virtual Community Hub brings together information about what events and activities are taking place in KAUST this week, what community projects are ongoing and how you can get involved in making your community a better place to live! If you have an idea for a community initiative, activity or project, then e-mail getengaged@kaust.edu.sa.
The content on this page will be updated regularly… so store the link in your browser bookmarks and come back soon!
Staying informed
- Stay informed about COVID-19 and the University’s directives here
- Contact the COVID-19 Operations Hub or call 012 808 0950 Sunday to Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- For other matters please call:
- 054 470 0804 — for Emotional Support Helpline
- 012 808 0959 — for Facilities Management
- 012 808 2055 — for Human Resources
- 054 470 1111 — for Government Affairs
- Review changes to operating hours for facilities, services and programs
