Local COVID-19 measures at INN University are lifted

INN University removes local COVID-19 measures, but reminds that national guidelines and recommendations still apply.

Illustration photo of the coronavirus

On Saturday 12 February, the government removed all COVID-19 regulatory measures. This means a more normal everyday life for students and staff at INN University.

Students must be prepared for changes

“The normalization means that teaching should proceed as normal, as soon as we manage to implement this. At the same time, students must be prepared for unexpected changes in teaching as a result of high prevalence of sick leave in the coming weeks,” says Pro-rector for Education Stine Grønvold.

Students continuously receive information about changes through the learning platform Canvas. 

Going forward, INN University's campuses will be open as normal, with open doors during the day, and cards and codes outside opening hours. The premises can be used without the requirement of one meter’s distance between individuals or the use of face masks.

Employees are back

INN University's employees can also return to the workplace as normal following the government's reopening.

“We want employees back in the workplace but will also be flexible and find solutions for risk groups and others who need facilitation when the spread of infection in society is still significant. This is clarified between each individual manager and employee,” says HR Director Lars Petter Mathisrud.

The infection situation means that there is still a need to plan to maintain operations even when sick leave occurrence is high. This is followed up by all managers within their areas of responsibility.

National guidelines much be followed

Although all special infection control measures have been removed at INN University, all students and staff must continue to follow the government's advice and recommendations on infection control.

The Government's advice reads, among other things:

  • Practice good hand and cough hygiene
  • In case of symptoms – get tested  
  • Stay home with new-onset respiratory symptoms if you feel sick. You should stay home until you are in good shape, and you have been fever-free for 24 hours. Mild residual symptoms such as runny nose, sniffling, hoarseness and some cough are acceptable.
  • In case of a positive COVID-19 test, stay home for four days from the onset of symptoms or from the day of positive testing for those without symptoms.

See national recommendations and rules (regjeringen.no)

See information regarding the coronavirus (inn.no)

Published Feb. 17, 2022 10:51 PM - Last modified Feb. 17, 2022 11:03 PM