KAUST cases
One new case of COVID-19 has been identified at KAUST, bringing the total number of cases to 32. The case presented to KAUST Health with symptoms and was tested. Contact tracing is being completed and all affected parties are currently in quarantine.
We are keeping in touch with all of our active cases and monitoring their progress. We wish each of these community members well.
Personal hygiene face shields for the research community
KAUST is pleased to announce that personal hygiene face shields fabricated by the Workshops Core Laboratory are now available for the KAUST research community.
The personal hygiene face shields can be used as additional protection against COVID-19 from bodily fluids getting on your face or to prevent you from touching your face as a source of contamination.
How and when to use the personal hygiene face shields
The personal hygiene face shields do not replace the use of safety glasses or certified chemical face shields when working with hazardous substances in the laboratory or workplace as they are not certified PPE. Also, the personal hygiene face shields are not a substitution for face coverings.
You cannot wear a personal hygiene face shields as a substitution for a face covering while on campus or in the workplace.
Order yours today
You can place an order for personal hygiene face shields through the KAUST Portal by following the below steps:
- Login to the KAUST portal and click on the Procurement Self-Service tab
- Click on the Shop icon and the KAUST Catalog link on the next page
- Enter 3000012111 (the SAP code for the reusable face shield) and Go
- Add the item to your shopping cart and proceed with the purchase
The personal hygiene face shields will be delivered in four separate parts. Please watch the video on assembly by clicking here. This wearable is reusable and not intended for single-use.
Brought to you by KAUST Core Labs & Research Infrastructure.
Access to KAUST Health
We would like to remind the community that anyone on the restricted activities regime should contact KAUST Health through 012 808 0940 before attending the clinic in person.
The KAUST Health team will first discuss your issues over the phone with you then advise whether your attendance at the clinic is required or not.
For on-campus emergencies, please call 911 from a landline or 012 808 0911 from a mobile phone or visit the KAUST Health Emergency 24/7.
Community retail and restaurants reopening
We would like to inform the community that effective Tuesday, July 21, the Facilities Diner will welcome customers at lunchtime. Also, don’t forget to stop by the ice cream van to treat yourself and your kids to a refreshing ice cream, candy, or drink!For operating hours please visit this page.
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
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
