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During week 36 and 37, the University of Oslo has been notified of six cases of confirmed Covid-19 relating to four students and two employees. 

Today, the government issued a recommendation on the use of face masks amongst others on public transport in Oslo and to and from Oslo. Face masks are also recommended in special situations where there is close contact with other people.

The government updated the guidelines for infection prevention on Friday 7 August 2020. The guidelines are largely in accordance with UiO’s existing plans for the start of semester.

Many international students have found themselves in a difficult financial situation as a result of the corona crisis. The University of Oslo has now established an emergency fund to assist them.

In the course of next week, UiO will allow for more students and staff to gain access to campus, following new signals from the Ministry of Education and Research, and changes in the infection control rules. Anyone returning to campus must complete a 15-minute infection prevention course.

We are heading towards a reopened university but autumn will present some challenges. Over the last few days, an increasing number of UiO's partner universities in Europe and the rest of the world have announced that next semester they will not send out nor receive exchange students from institutions in other countries.

Due to the corona situation, the University of Oslo is postponing the conferment of Honorary Doctoral Degrees supposed to take place at the Annual Celebration 2020 on 2 September as well as the conferment of Doctoral Degrees this spring

Norwegian health authorities warn that there will likely be various forms of corona measures in place throughout 2020. This will affect how many people can gather in groups. The University of Oslo is therefore planning for digital teaching in fall as well.

This past week, digital interaction at the University of Oslo has increased significantly amongst both students and staff. The number of subject fields offering digital teaching is on the rise.

These days, most students and staff work from home. This is a temporary solution, and we will return to our original workplaces when the situation has improved.

Until then, here are some tips on how to work from home if you are unfamiliar with this work situation.

There is a pandemic, and campus is closed. You have been ordered to stay at home, while studying has moved into the internet.

Friday, 20 March, the University of Oslo is opening a Helpdesk for digital services for students and staff.

Health science students at UiO are a valuable resource in the current situation faced by our healthcare system. Earlier this week, the Directorate of Health asked all qualified personnel to sign up, and now the students can also be contacted directly to work as reserve staff in the national health service.