Vaccine Mandatory for UWI, Mona Students Living on Hall

Students living in the school dorms have until September 3 to be fully vaccinated against Coronavirus, COVID-19, this was the information shared in a release sent from the University of the West Indies.

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This is to advise that in order to maintain a safe living environment for our staff and students, persons wishing to reside in a hall of residence, including 138 Student Living facilities on the Mona Campus, must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Evidence of vaccination, with any of the approved vaccines, must be provided to the relevant Student Services Si Development Manager in order to secure accommodation in the halls of residence.
Persons currently residing in halls who have not received, at minimum, their fi. vaccination shot, %vhere applicable, are required to do so by Friday, September 3, 2021, p, order to remain in the facility. Please note that vaccinations are being done daily at the Mona Ageing and Wellness Centre which is located on the Mona Campus, which is within walking distance from almost all halls of residence. All that is required for vaccination, is a valid Government-issued identification.
Persons who have received their first vaccination shot and are awaiting their second shot will be allowed to remain on hall We however strongly urge such persons to make the necessary arrangements to receive their second 860131 the earliest opportunity to do so.
Students who are hesitant of taking the vaccine will not be permitted to reside in a hall of residence, however, the Office of Students Services & Development (OSSD) will assist such students in identifying alternate accommodation off-campus. in such instances, the student will be reimbursed for the unused portion of their residence fees that had already been paid. Students who are unable to take the vaccine for religious or health-related reasons are asked to submit documentation from their religious body or doctor confirming this to the Director OSSD so that their situation could be considered on a case-by-case basis.
We encourage all members of our community to get vaccinated as we play our part in protecting our communities.