UBC’s COVID-19 Rapid Testing Program – update on progress
This message was sent to faculty, staff and students in Vancouver and the Okanagan.
December 9, 2021
A message from Santa J. Ono, President and Vice-Chancellor; and Lesley Cormack, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal, UBC Okanagan
In September, UBC launched its COVID-19 Rapid Testing Program and since that time, thousands of students, faculty and staff have declared their vaccination status.
As of December 5, we can report that 78,132 UBC students, faculty and staff have declared their vaccination status, of whom 97% report being fully vaccinated and 91% have uploaded proof of vaccination. We have also begun the auditing process in order to verify the declarations, and any associated proof of vaccination. These strong levels of vaccination declaration demonstrate how our community is actively doing its part to support our collective wellbeing.
In considering the rapid testing program, including options for enforcement, we have sought expert advice from within the university and externally on the current scientific evidence, public health direction and guidance, and the most recent data regarding vaccination rates and transmission levels. This has been the subject of detailed discussion at the Board of Governors, the UBC Vancouver Senate and the UBC Okanagan Senate.
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