22 Mar 2020

HKU Campus Arrangements

Important message from Task Force on Infectious Diseases

In light of the latest developments of the COVID-19 in Hong Kong, the University will, starting from 23 March until further notice, make necessary adjustments to its operations.

Work Arrangements

  • Apart from staffing for emergency and essential services, staff shall work from home to provide basic department services.
  • Heads of Departments will communicate with their staff members about the detailed work arrangements to be made as per the department's situation.

Access to University Facilities

  • Main Library and the Learning Commons: Open with restricted access to current students and staff.
  • The University Health Service (UHS) : Continue to maintain operation with the necessary adjustments to non-urgent services in order to redeploy more resources to handle the care related to the COVID-19 threat.
  • Sports facilities under the Centre for Sports and Exercise: Closed
  • On-campus catering: Continue on a reduced basis, for which separate announcements will be made.

The University will continue to monitor and assess the situation, and keep the University community posted.

For services update, please check the HKU COVID-19 info hub.

Task Force on Infectious Diseases