From Professor Richard Reece, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education & Student Experience
I want to let you know about asymptomatic Covid-19 testing arrangements for the New Year. Asymptomatic testing is specifically designed for people who are not displaying symptoms of Covid-19. Please note that if you do have symptoms of Covid-19 you should follow our Isolate Test and Inform procedure for staff and book a PCR test via the NHS Coronavirus website.
- For appointments at Canterbury please book via the University’s booking system. Tests are available from 5 January 2021.
- For appointments at Medway please book your appointment via the Medway Council website. Tests are available now and you may book up to 7 days in advance so bookings for next term can be made in the New Year.
Please note you should avoid close contact with others before you are tested and until you have received your second test result.
In accordance with Government guidelines, we are recommending to students that they are tested before they attend their first face-to-face teaching session. To facilitate this, students are being provided with a recommended arrival and testing window.
We know this will not be convenient for all and we will support them whatever their travel arrangements and intended arrival date back to University.
Postgraduate students may of course return to campus to use specialist facilities whenever required. However, if possible, they should be tested before accessing laboratories.
If you have any problems with the University’s Asymptomatic Testing booking system, please email AsymptomaticBookings@kent.ac.uk.
For other questions about Covid-19 related health, welfare and support issues please check our Coronavirus webpages or email StaffWellbeing@kent.ac.uk.
Best wishes
Richard
Professor Richard Reece | Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education and Student Experience