Coronavirus (COVID-19) Advice and Information
Information Updated: 22nd January 2021
Information Reviewed: 24th March 2021
The most up to date information and advice is being provided by the HSE and the Department of Health. All staff and students can keep up to date on the developing situation from these sources.
Up to date information is available from:
Department of Health COVID-19 (coronavirus)
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Information and guidance on workplace health and safety with respect to Covid 19 can be found at on the Return to Campus Working page
Information and updates from UCD including FAQ's for Students, FAQ's for Faculty, Researchers and Staff, HR Information, and Buildings Access Information are available on the COVID-19 Special Arrangements Website
UCD Covid 19 related communications to staff and students can be found in this section
Covid 19 Staff Communications
Covid 19 Student Communications
08/01/21 - Registrar's Email to Students
11/11/20 - Registrar's Email to Students
21/10/20 - Registrar's Email to Students
07/10/20 - Registrar's Email to Students
07/08/20 - Registrar's Email to Students
08/07/20 - Registrar's Email to Students
28/05/20 - Registrar's Email to Students
17/04/20 - Registrar's Email to Students
06/04/20 - Registrar's Email to Students
29/03/20 - Registrar's Email to Students
19/03/20 - Registrar's Email to Students (2)
19/03/20 - Registrar's Email to Students
16/03/20 - Email to Higher Education Students
13/03/20 - UCD Global Email to International Students
12/03/20 - President's Email to Students
The most up to date information and advice is being provided by the HSE and the Department of Health.
Symptoms of Covid 19
Common symptoms of COVID-19 include:
- a fever (high temperature - 38 degrees Celsius or above)
- a new cough - this can be any kind of cough, not just dry
- shortness of breath or breathing difficulties
- loss or change to your sense of smell or taste – this means you've noticed you cannot smell or taste anything, or things smell or taste different to normal
You may not have all of these symptoms. It can take up to 14 days for symptoms to show. They can be similar to symptoms of cold and flu.
If you have any common symptoms of COVID-19 (coronavirus), self-isolate (stay in your room) and phone a GP straight away. Your GP will tell you if you need a free COVID-19 test.
Read about how to get tested for COVID-19.
Other people in your household will need to restrict their movements (stay at home).
See the most up to date advice for anyone who has symptoms on the HSE website
Advice on how to protect yourself and others can be found on the HSE website
For advice on When You May Need a Test and what to do if you have been in Close Contact with a confirmed case, please see the HSE Website
The following documents provide advice for staff putting in place plans for Home Working, and considerations to be made in terms of their safety and IT requirements.
UCD Safety Advice on Home Working During Covid 19
UCD IT Services Advice for Faculty and Staff - Working from Home
UCD Library Remote Access Arrangements Guide
Proteting Personal Data when Working Remotely (Data Protection Commission) advice and guidance
The Remote Working during COVID-19 Outbreak Policy is an emergency policy developed to provide guidance and information on available supports during the Covid-19 outbreak. Further information on work arrangments is available from UCD HR
Further information and guidance on travel with respect to Covid 19 can be found at on the Return to Campus Working page