Information for University of Potsdam members regarding the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2)

At the moment, the university’s buildings are generally open and may be entered – in compliance with hygiene regulations.

Please observe the following rules: Keep your distance to others, observe hygiene rules, wear a community mask and air rooms regularly.

Until further notice, please wear a community mask covering your mouth and nose in the hallways, corridors, elevators and staircases of the University of Potsdam. This also applies when you are entering or leaving lecture halls or seminar rooms. Inside meeting rooms, lecture halls, seminar rooms or offices, the mask can be removed once you are at your desk or seat, provided that you can keep a distance of at least 1.5 meters to other people.

Hygiene/Safety Regulations for University Operations as of November 2, 2020

As with a flu epidemic, it is advised to take the following preventative measures:

• Wash your hands regularly and thoroughly
• Avoid handshakes and hugs
• Follow the common sneezing etiquette, avoid coughing on others
• Keep at least 1 to 2 meters distance from people who might be ill
• Regularly air the rooms in your workplace

Current information and quarantine regulations for travelers returning to Germany can be found on the website of the Federal Foreign Office. You will find coronavirus information for Potsdam here  and for Berlin here .
Specific information for employees can be found here.