Coronavirus (COVID-19) and UBC’s response

Countries around the world, including Canada, are working to contain the current outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19).

Within British Columbia, Provincial Medical Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, the BC Centre for Disease Control, Ministry of Health and Vancouver Coastal Health are leading the coordinated response to COVID-19. UBC continues to take direction from the BC Provincial Government as we plan and consider next steps.

UBC has taken a number of measures in support of social distancing protocols, including:

Piloting a remote working arrangement for faculty, staff, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and student employees

Transitioning to online classes effective Monday March 16, 2020 for the remainder of the term

Cancelling all on-campus and off-campus events with more than 50 people (including sporting events), whether indoors or outdoors

For the latest updates, important resources and FAQs for students, faculty and staff, visit the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and UBC’s response website. All updates will be posted to this site, so as the situation continues to evolve, you are encouraged to bookmark it and visit it often.