COVID-19 Antibody Testing – more slots available
Did you forget to make a booking and still want to be tested?
Drop-in appointments are now available! If you have not yet booked an appointment but want to have the antibody test, you can come to the testing station any time between 5:15 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. as a drop-in appointment (either in a car or on foot.
If you have already booked an appointment slot, please do attend at the booked time.
Read more about the COVID-19 Antibody Testing here
December 13 COVID-19 update
No positive cases of COVID-19 have been identified at KAUST in the last 7 days.
The 14-day positivity rate* at KAUST is currently at 0.00%.
We’d like to thank all community members for practicing physical distancing, the wearing of face coverings, hand washing and adherence to the Keeping KAUST Safe guidelines.
If you have symptoms, please stay home and call KAUST Health at 012 808 0940.
* Positivity rate = % of positive tests returned from the total number of tests taken during a 14-day period. Excludes where the result is still pending or the swab was rejected.
Planning to get a COVID-19 vaccination while travelling out of the Kingdom?
While plans are being finalized in Kingdom and at KAUST for COVID-19 vaccinations, we understand some people will be travelling out of the country and may have the opportunity to be vaccinated for COVID-19.
Before you get your COVID-19 vaccination abroad, there are some considerations you should keep in mind:
- If you are getting a double dose vaccine (eg. Pfizer which requires two doses 21 days apart, others may vary in time), make sure you have enough time to have both doses. Getting only one dose will not give you full immunity and you won’t qualify as ‘vaccinated’ upon your return to the Kingdom.
- Make sure you keep a copy your COVID-19 vaccination record – including manufacturer, dates and batch number of doses.
- Upon arrival to KAUST you must provide your COVID-19 vaccination information, so KAUST Health can update your medical record accordingly.
Thank you for Keeping KAUST Safe and a have safe travels!
Community update
Enjoy the nice weather months! More furniture has been made available in public areas, including shaded seating in Discovery Square and beach seating at North Beach and IRC Beach.
Please remember to observe the Keeping KAUST Safe guidelines for physical distancing and group sizes when using public areas around KAUST.
See the most up-to-date information about KAUST COVID-19 cases anytime by clicking on the button below or visiting – hse.kaust.edu.sa
Where to turn when you need to know
- Facilities Management – 012 (808) 0959 or email FCHelpdesk@kaust.edu.sa
- Human Resources – 012 (808) 2055 or email HRHelpdesk@kaust.edu.sa
- Health, Safety & Environment – visit the website
- Graduate Affairs – 012 (808) 3412 or graduateservices@kaust.edu.sa
- KAUST Health – 012 (808) 0940 or visit the KAUST Health website
- Wellness services – visit the Health, Safety and Environment website
