KAUST cases
Two new cases of COVID-19 have been identified at KAUST, bringing the total number of cases of COVID-19 identified at KAUST to 21. The new identified cases were in quarantine, as was their small contact tracing group. All members of both groups remain in quarantine.
All of the previous positive cases have been discharged upon completion of the MOH testing requirements. We are keeping in touch with all of our cases and monitoring their progress. We wish each of these community members well.
Return To Normal Workplace—Phase 2b
Phase 2b was announced on June 11 (read the June 11 announcement introducing Phase 2b) and will take effect from today.
Please note that throughout the lockdown, critical service providers and project/construction workers have been allowed to enter and exit KAUST over the past three months and our strictly controlled health and safety measures for such access has been effective in mitigating any risk arising from such access being permitted. As we gradually reopen, strict adherence to physical distancing procedures and all other aspects of the the HR Return to Work plan, will be particularly important. Read more about the return to normal workspace phased approach here. We are also taking appropriate measures through our Keep KAUST Safe campaign to mitigate the risk within our workplace and to maintain a safe space. We have put measures in place to ensure physical distancing, as well as the cleanliness of our offices and shared spaces.Please also note the following in relation to Phase 2b:
- Only a very small additional % number of employees/contractors will be entering the gates in Phase 2b
- All those entering are following additional controls over and above what the KAUST community follows
- The access campus controls will become more rigorous during Phase 2b, including the provision of testing at the gates
- All line managers are being asked to familiarize themselves with the Phase 2b workplace procedures and to communicate and reinforce these procedures to their respective teams
Saudia Repatriation Flights
Saudia Airlines has now published on their website the following flights for sale:
- Jeddah/Riyadh to Washington DC
- Jeddah to Sydney
- Jeddah to Johannesburg
Additional Saudia flights are expected to be posted on their website this week.
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
