May 3, 2022

• HKBU COVID-19 case report (3 May 2022)

April 27, 2022

• HKBU COVID-19 case report (27 April 2022)

April 22, 2022

• HKBU COVID-19 case report (22 April 2022)

April 19, 2022

• Health and safety guidelines on organising events/shooting activities on campus

April 14, 2022

• Update on health and safety precautionary measures
  for resumption of practical or labstudio-based sessions

April 12, 2022

• HKBU COVID-19 case report (12 April 2022)

April 8, 2022

• HKBU COVID-19 case report (8 April 2022)

April 6, 2022

• HKBU COVID-19 case report (6 April 2022)

April 1, 2022

• HKBU COVID-19 case report (1 April 2022)

March 30, 2022

• Update on Third Dose COVID-19 Vaccination Leave Arrangement

March 29, 2022

• HKBU COVID-19 case report (29 March 2022)

March 28, 2022

• HKBU COVID-19 case report (28 March 2022)

March 24, 2022

• HKBU COVID-19 case report (24 March 2022)

March 22, 2022

• HKBU COVID-19 case report (22 March 2022)

March 18, 2022

• HKBU COVID-19 case report (18 March 2022)

March 16, 2022

• HKBU COVID-19 case report (16 March 2022)

March 14, 2022

• Update on valid COVID test for campus access

March 11, 2022

• HKBU COVID-19 case report (11 March 2022)

March 9, 2022

• HKBU COVID-19 case report (9 March 2022)

March 8, 2022

• HKBU COVID-19 case report (8 March 2022)

March 3, 2022

• HKBU COVID-19 case report (3 March 2022)

March 2, 2022

• Update on Work Arrangements

March 1, 2022

• HKBU COVID-19 case report (28 February 2022) (REVISED)

February 25, 2022

• HKBU COVID-19 case report (25 February 2022)

February 24, 2022

• HKBU COVID-19 case report (24 February 2022)

February 23, 2022

• HKBU COVID-19 case report (23 February 2022)

February 21, 2022

• HKBU COVID-19 case report (21 February 2022)

February 17, 2022

• HKBU COVID-19 case report (17 February 2022)

February 15, 2022

• Further update on health and safety precautionary measures on campus

February 14, 2022

• HKBU COVID-19 case report (14 February 2022)

February 12, 2022

• HKBU COVID-19 case report (12 February 2022)

February 10, 2022

• Update on acceptable COVID-19 testing methods

February 9, 2022

• Update on opening hours of campus facilities

January 31, 2022

• Update on Work Arrangements

January 31, 2022

• Further update on Health and Safety Precautionary Measures on Campus

January 27, 2022

• Preliminary positive COVID-19 student infection case (27 January 2022)

January 23, 2022

• Opening Hours of Campus Facilities

January 23, 2022

• Online Teaching from 24 January to 30 January 2022

January 14, 2022

• Compulsory COVID-19 testing

January 13, 2022

• Mobile Testing Centre for COVID-19 Test at AAB Plaza on Friday 14 January 2022

January 12, 2022

• Preliminary Positive COVID-19 Student Infection Case (12 January 2022)

January 12, 2022

• Work Arrangements

January 6, 2022

• Update on Health and Safety Precautionary Measures on Campus

January 5, 2022

• Stepping Up COVID-19 Control Measures for Health and Safety on Campus

November 12, 2021

• Third Dose COVID-19 Vaccination Leave Arrangement

October 18, 2021

• Reminder-Stepping Up COVID-19 Control Measures for Health and Safety on Campus

September 14, 2021

• Update on Health Declaration

September 1, 2021

• FAQs concerning stepping up COVID-19 control measures for health and safety on Campus

August 25, 2021

• Health declaration new features for uploading vaccination or Covid-19 test record

August 19, 2021

• Update on Health Declaration

August 2, 2021

• Update on safety precautionary measures for practical-based courses

July 6, 2021

• Visitor Registration System

June 7, 2021

Estates Office

• Extension of Registration to 2 p.m., today Online Health Talk on COVID-19 Vaccination (8 June 2021)

June 2, 2021

Estates Office

• Online Health Talk on COVID-19 Vaccination (8 June 2021)

May 31, 2021

Vice-President (Teaching and Learning) and Vice-President (Administration) and Secretary

• Teaching and Learning Arrangements for Semester 1, 2021/22

May 4, 2021

Estates Office

• INOCULATION AGAINST COVID-19 CoronaVac vaccination at the University Health Services Centre

April 2, 2021

Estates Office

• Friendly Reminder on Health Safety Measures during Holidays

March 28, 2021

Vice-President (Administration) and Secretary

• Update on COVID-19 student infection case

March 24, 2021

Estates Office

• Fighting COVID-19 Campus access control

March 10, 2021

Estates Office

• Inoculation against COVID-19: block booking arrangement

February 17, 2021

Estates Office

• Fighting COVID-19
  Additional requirements for catering outlets, sports halls and venues under the Places of Public Entertainment Licence

January 13, 2021

Vice-President (Administration) and Secretary

• Preliminary positive COVID-19 student infection case (13 January 2021)

January 9, 2021

Vice-President (Administration) and Secretary

• Amendment: Confirmed COVID-19 student infection case (9 January 2021)

January 5, 2021

Vice-President (Teaching and Learning)

• Teaching Arrangements for Semester 2,2020/21

December 14, 2020

Vice-President (Administration) and Secretary

• Confirmed COVID-19 student infection case

December 9, 2020

Vice-President (Administration) and Secretary

• Confirmed COVID-19 staff infection case

November 30, 2020

Vice-President (Teaching and Learning)

• Update on Class and Examination Arrangements

November 27, 2020

Vice-President (Administration) and Secretary

• Confirmed COVID-19 student infection case

November 24, 2020

Vice-President (Teaching and Learning) & Vice-President (Administration) and Secretary

• Update on Work Arrangements

November 13, 2020

Vice-President (Administration) and Secretary

• Hygiene Measures on University Campus

November 11, 2020

Vice-President (Administration) and Secretary

• Update on confirmed COVID-19 student infection case

October 21, 2020

Estates Office

• 24-hour Opening for Four Campus Entrance Checkpoints

October 7, 2020

Office of the Vice-President (Administration) and Secretary

• Update on confirmed COVID-19 student infection case

September 18, 2020

Estates Office

• Commencement of face-to-face teaching
  Health and safety measures for classes

September 4, 2020

Personnel Office

• Update on Work Arrangements

July 29, 2020

Estates Office

• Fighting COVID-19: Social Distancing and Group Gathering Measures on Campus 

• 2019 冠狀病毒病抗疫措施 : 校園社交距離及群組聚集

July 22, 2020

Office of the Vice-President (Teaching and Learning)

• Updated Teaching and Learning Arrangements for Semester 1, 2020/21

July 15, 2020

Office of the Vice-President (Administration) and Secretary

• Confirmed COVID-19 staff infection case

July 14, 2020

Office of the Vice-President (Teaching and Learning)

• Latest COVID-19 health surveillance measures

July 13, 2020

Personnel Office

• Reinforcement of Precautionary Measures

July 9, 2020

Estates Office

• Fighting COVID-19 Additional Precautionary Measures

May 29, 2020

Office of the Vice-President (Teaching and Learning)

• Update on Make-up Class Arrangement

April 29, 2020

Personnel Office

• Update on Work Arrangements

April 2, 2020

Library

• Further reduction of Library opening hours

March 29, 2020

Graduate School

• Measures on Laboratories/Studios to minimise risks of spreading of COVID-19

March 28, 2020

Office of the Vice-President

• Opening hours of facilities and other measures for health protection

March 20, 2020

Office of the President and
Vice-Chancellor

• Confirmed COVID-19 staff infection case

March 13, 2020

Estates Office

• Campus access control

March 13, 2020

Office of Student Affairs

• Suspension of All Outbound Student Activities Outside Hong Kong - UPDATE

March 3, 2020

Estates Office

• Access to campus for students, staff and visitors who have been to Mainland China, Korea, Italy (Emilia-Romagna, Lombardy and Veneto regions covering Bologna, Milan, Venice and Verona), Japan, Singapore or Iran

February 29, 2020

Office of the President and
Vice-Chancellor

• Update on colleague with symptoms associated with flu and pneumonia

February 25, 2020

Estates Office

• Access to campus for students, staff and visitors who have been to Mainland China, Korea, Japan, Italy (Lombardy and Veneto regions) or Singapore

February 14, 2020

Estates Office

• Submission of health declaration

February 11, 2020

Office of the President and
Vice-Chancellor 

• Suspension of on-campus face-to-face classes

February 7, 2020

Estates Office

• Access for visitors

February 5, 2020

Office of the President and
Vice-Chancellor

• Infection control on campus

February 4, 2020

Estates Office

• Submission of health declaration

February 1, 2020

Personnel Office

• Work Arrangement for Monday 3 February

January 31, 2020

Office of the Vice-President (Teaching and Learning)

• [For Students] Updated Teaching and Learning Arrangements for Semester 2, 2019/20

January 29, 2020

Graduate School

• Extension of PG course add/drop deadline

January 28, 2020

Academic Registry

• Extension of course add/drop deadlines and related arrangements (applicable to students of undergraduate programmes administered by the Academic Registry)

January 25, 2020

Estates Office

• Thorough campus cleaning to combat the novel coronavirus pneumonia
• 全面校園清潔以防範新型冠狀病毒肺炎

January 22, 2020

University Health Services Centre

• Services of University Health Services Centre against Pneumonia Cases

January 6, 2020

Estates Office

• Precautionary measures on the Cluster of Pneumonia Cases in Wuhan of Hubei
• 湖北省武漢市肺炎病例群組個案預防措施

Q1.

What are the vaccination requirements for entering HKBU campuses?

A1.

Campus users are required to fulfil the vaccination requirements under the Government’s Vaccine Pass (link) when

• entering scheduled premises, such as sports facilities and catering premises, specified under the Prevention and Control of Disease (Requirements and Directions) (Business and Premises) Regulation (Cap. 599F);
• entering the Student Residence Halls and Dr. Ng Tor Tai International House; and
• attending events involving more than 150 participants with external guests. The relevant requirements for attending events will be notified by event organisers separately.

Q2.

Do I need to fulfil the Government’s Vaccine Pass requirements when entering HKBU campuses?

A2.

The University’s venue QR codes for the “LeaveHomeSafe” mobile app are displayed at all campus entrances. Campus users are requested to scan the QR code using “LeaveHomeSafe” before entering the campus.
Campus users are required to fulfil the vaccination requirements under the Government’s Vaccine Pass (link) when

• entering scheduled premises, such as sports facilities and catering premises, specified under the Prevention and Control of Disease (Requirements and Directions) (Business and Premises) Regulation (Cap. 599F);
• entering the Student Residence Halls and Dr. Ng Tor Tai International House; and
• attending events involving more than 150 participants with external guests. The relevant requirements for attending events will be notified by event organisers separately.

Q3.

I am a student hall resident. Do I need to fulfill the Government’s Vaccine Pass requirements to enter the halls?

A3.

Yes. All hall residents are required to comply with the vaccination requirements under the Vaccine Pass upon entry to the halls. Active checking is conducted at all hall entrances to inspect the residents’ Vaccine Pass. Please check with your Hall Management Office for more details.

Q4.

I am a new HKBU staff/student. I am unvaccinated and have not contracted COVID-19 before. I will receive my first dose of vaccine soon. Upon vaccination, can I access the campus with the record of only one dose of vaccination?

A4.

Please refer to Q2 for the vaccination requirements under the Vaccine Pass.

Q5.

My COVID-19 medical exemption certificate is going to expire/has expired, and I am going to receive my first dose of vaccine soon. Can I access the campus for the time being?

A5.

Please refer to Q2 for the vaccination requirements under the Vaccine Pass.

Q6.

I am currently holding an Amber Code under the Vaccine Pass. Can I access the campus for the time being?

A6.

Persons under the category of Amber Code may work or attend class at the premises listed in Q2 during the period of medical surveillance. However, they must strictly observe the University’s anti-epidemic measures, including mask-wearing.

Q7.

I am a hall resident currently holding an Amber Code under the Vaccine Pass. Can I access the Student Residence Halls and Dr. Ng Tor Tai International House for the time being?

A7.

Hall residents with an Amber Code, who wish to return to the hall, are required to inform their respective Hall Management Office in advance and apply for an isolation room to undergo the three-day medical surveillance. During the surveillance period, they must always wear a mask and not interact with other residents physically. No eating or drinking is allowed in the hall’s common lounge for those who are under medical surveillance.
Hall residents should follow the University’s and their respective hall’s standing health and safety measures. Otherwise, they will be denied entry to the halls until they obtain a Blue Code under the Vaccine Pass.

Q8.

I am currently holding a Red Code under the Vaccine Pass. Can I access the campus for the time being?

A8.

Persons under the category of Red Code are not allowed to access the campus. Students and staff members must stay in qualified isolation facilities in accordance with their isolation orders until their codes turn blue. For details, please read https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk.

Q9.

I am a resident of the Student Residence Halls/Dr. Ng Tor Tai International House and currently holding a Red Code under the Vaccine Pass. What should I do?

A9.

Hall residents with a Red Code are required to inform their respective Hall Management Office immediately for isolation arrangement in accordance with their isolation orders. For more details, please visit https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk and check with your respective Hall Management Office.

Q10.

What are the requirements for attending normal lectures, classes, tutorials, and practical or lab/studio-based sessions on campus?

A10.

Please refer to the updated health and safety measures (link) of the University.

Q11.

Do I need to scan the “LeaveHomeSafe” QR code upon entry to the campus?

A11.

Yes. All campus users are requested to scan the University’s venue QR codes that are displayed at all campus entrances using “LeaveHomeSafe” before entering the campus. The University will deny entry of relevant persons to relevant premises in accordance with relevant rules. Please refer to Q2 for more details.

Q12.

My building/home is subject to compulsory testing. Can I return to campus?

A12.

Please strictly follow the compulsory testing requirements and undergo testing on time as required. You are recommended to communicate with your supervisor or your programme director/academic advisor on work or class arrangements. Please maintain good personal hygiene to help protect your family’s health and everyone else’s.

Q13.

I have dined with a COVID-19 infected person. Am I a close contact and can I return to campus?

A13.

The University observes the Government’s definition of close contacts (link) which take into consideration relevant details of the situation. Close contacts should only return to campus after undergoing the required isolation/quarantine in accordance with the Government’s order.
Regardless, for the health and safety of fellow campus users, please assess all relevant details regarding your specific situation and make sound and appropriate arrangement accordingly. You are also recommended to communicate with your supervisor or your programme director/academic advisor on work or class arrangements, and exercise good hygiene practices so that people around you will not be affected.

Q14.

I am a close contact of a confirmed COVID-19 patient. Can I return to campus?

A14.

Close contacts should only return to campus after undergoing the required isolation/quarantine in accordance with the Government’s order. You are also recommended to communicate with your supervisor or your programme director/academic advisor on work or class arrangements, and exercise good hygiene practices so that people around you will not be affected.