1. Pre-COVID occupancy levels are expected across campus, ie we are back to 100% occupancy for all spaces.  In particular, this means that going forward there is no requirement to accommodate physical distancing within campus spaces (offices, labs, research space, etc.).  We are encouraged to limit the number of close sustained contacts with others, which includes avoiding situations where individuals congregate in shared areas. Also, we are expected to not linger, wait or loiter in hallways, corridors, foyers and other spaces that are intended for travel. 
2. Non-medical masks are no longer “required” across campus; they are now “recommended” for shared spaces. This means that faculty, staff and students may wish to continue wearing masks for the time being, especially given than many of our community has not yet been given the opportunity to be fully vaccinated.  However, they are not required when within office/ admin/labs/workshops and are recommended for indoor common spaces. 
3. Everyone is expected to check for symptoms every day before going to campus. However, there is no longer a requirement for employers to confirm that employees have completed a daily self-assessment
4. We need to keep a schedule or tracking of on-site employees (offices, labs, research space, etc.) to support any potential need for contact tracing.
5. No need for physical barriers in general office spaces, labs or workshops, though they may still be appropriate for areas involving high interaction with the public
6. All existing covid-specific signage is being removed, including occupancy signage and traffic flow signage (no need for physical distancing as pre-COVID occupancy levels are appropriate)
7. Cleaning services will effectively resume to normal levels

1. Complete the UBC COVID-19 training - This is a new training module that replaces the original version.  You must complete this training before returning to campus (it should only take you a few minutes.)  Please see the SRS Covid Safety page, or go directly to: https://wpl.ubc.ca/browse/srs/courses/wpl-srs-gfsp
2. Complete Daily Health Assessments - required of all employees prior to attending campus each day.  However, it is no longer necessary to inform your supervisor of the results.  You can find the BC Covid Self assessment tool at https://bc.thrive.health/covid19/en
3. Everyone must use their own keycard to enter our buildings. Do not open the door and let your colleague in at the same time. We are required to know who was in our buildings if there is a need for contact tracing reasons. Using the keycard logs means we don’t have to implement a separate sign-in system that you would have to fill out each day. If you work in a building with its own guidelines, please follow your local expectations.
4. Stay home if you feel sick!
5. Follow the directions of Public Health as it relates to PHO Orders, contact tracing and isolation requirements
6. The full set of UBC rules are at: https://riskmanagement.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2020/07/COVID19-Campus-Rules.pdf

In addition, as noted above, the wearing of non-medical masks is recommended, in alignment with Step 3 of the BC Restart Plan, in indoor common spaces like hallways, washrooms, elevators etc. for all people 12 and older who are not yet fully vaccinated. However please note that many of our community have not yet had the opportunity to be fully vaccinated. I suggest we take a conservative approach to relaxing our use of masks at least until all of our colleagues have had the opportunity to be fully protected.

Will the doors to our building remain locked during Step 3?

Yes, the doors will remain locked and only people with keycard access will be able to enter. Because it is expected there will still be relatively few people on campus, Central has decided this would be best for security.

Can students and faculty work in buildings 24/7 during Step 3?

Yes, we will now permit this. However, please ensure that anyone working alone is following the work-alone procedures and policy of your unit and UBC.  Note that there will not be any additional custodial service provided even if labs and offices are being used longer hours.

Can we require people in our office to wear a mask?  Can a professor require people in their lab to wear a mask?  Can a department require everyone in the administrative office to wear a mask?

No.  As a public institution, UBC has committed to following the public health officer's guidance, which in BC Restart Step 3 says that wearing masks is "recommended" but not "required".  Faculty offices, labs, administrative spaces, classrooms, etc. all are part of the same UBC workspace and subject to the same guidelines.  Clashing guidelines would be complicated within shared offices, shared labs, etc. and lead to conflict.  If individuals are uncomfortable to meet in their office with someone not wearing a mask, then they should open the door or sit far apart.  Alternatively, they could meet outside.

Can we hold full in-person group meetings?
Yes.  However, given that not all of us are yet fully vaccinated, it is strongly suggested that you continue to have the possibility to attend remotely.