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 medical mask and air rooms regularly.

Until further notice, the wearing of a medical mask is mandatory in all university buildings of the University of Potsdam. This also applies to lecture halls, seminar rooms (also during the courses), laboratories, libraries, and computer labs. Exceptions are governed by the Hygiene/Safety Regulations for University Operations.

Hygiene and Safety Regulations for University Operations (Status: 04-04-2022)

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Guidance for citizens (in German)

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.