February 14 COVID-19 update
As of February 14 at 8:15 a.m., six positive cases of COVID-19 have been identified at KAUST since the last bulletin (published on February 7, 2021).
- One international returner who tested positive on his/her quarantine exit swab
- Five individuals from the same family who were contacts of a previous positive case
All positive cases remain in quarantine and contact tracing has been completed.For the most up to date information, please check the KAUST COVID-19 Dashboard
The 14-day positivity rate* at KAUST is 1.2% as of February 14, 2021.
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.
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 schelpdesk@kaust.edu.sa
- KAUST Health – 012 (808) 0940 or visit the KAUST Health website
- Wellness services – visit the Health, Safety and Environment website
