RWTH University Sports Center’s Program Warmly Welcomed
Since mid-October, the RWTH University Sports Center (HSZ) has more or less resumed its regular sports operations. Over the past few months, the sports program has been gradually ramped up so that normal sports courses can resume in the 2021/22 winter semester. “Covid has shown us how important social interactions are. University sports are a vital opportunity to establish new contacts and communication,” says Peter Lynen, head of the HSZ. “The sports program was warmly welcomed by our participants. We recorded 6,500 registrations on the first day alone. The courses were fully booked in no time at all.”
Despite the resumption of normal sports courses, some safety precautions still apply so that a program can be provided for all interested in sports. The 3G (vaccinated, recovered, tested) rule also applies to sports. In addition to the sports courses and snow events, sports enthusiasts can now book extra tours in skiing and snowboarding again. However, those interested must be either vaccinated or recovered to participate in the trips.
More information is available on the website of the University Sports Center.
Mobile Vaccination Bus Will Now Stop at RWTH Every Friday
The mobile vaccination bus of Städteregion Aachen will be making a stop at RWTH every Friday from now on. The bus will be in front of the Main Building, Templergraben 55, from 12 noon to 7:30 p.m. Anyone interested can get vaccinated with the coronavirus vaccine of their choice – free of charge and no prior appointment needed (for second vaccinations, the choice is limited to the approved vaccines for the second shot). Please note: you must provide proof of ID and your health insurance card.
Mobile Vaccination Bus Makes Another Stop at RWTH
The mobile vaccination bus of Städteregion Aachen will be making another stop at RWTH Aachen University on Thursday, October 28, 2021. The bus will stop in front of the Main Building, Templergraben 55, from 12 to 7:30 p.m. Anyone interested can get vaccinated with the vaccine of their choice – free of charge and no prior appointment needed (for second vaccinations, the choice is limited to the approved vaccines for the second shot).
Please note: you must provide proof of ID and your health insurance card.
Update: Regulations and Recommendations for the Winter Semester
The RWTH Crisis Management Team has created a summary of the current regulations and recommendations for implementing the Coronavirus Protection Ordinance at RWTH. The document is available here (PDF). In this updated version of the document, we have integrated the current regulations of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia regarding the discontinuation of the incidence levels as a guiding criterion. We have also integrated the Access Concept sent out a few days ago and adjusted all dates to the winter semester. A summary of the applicable regulations can also be found at https://www.rwth-aachen.de/go/id/owagb/lidx/1.
Implementation of the 3G Regulation in Winter Semester 2021/2022
The Rectorate, the Crisis Management Team, and the Deans of Academic Affairs have agreed on an access concept to implement the 3G regulation in the 2021/2022 winter semester at RWTH.
The access concept is available for download. Please familiarize yourself with the regulations in place. We ask for your understanding that some students may be denied access to courses.
Please note: The German Government has decided that from October 11, 2021 (the start of the lecture period) citizens’ tests will no longer be offered free of charge. Further information: Free Testing Stops October 11
Mobile Vaccination Bus Makes Another Stop at RWTH
The mobile vaccination bus of Städteregion Aachen will be making another stop at RWTH Aachen University on Friday, October 8, 2021. The bus will stop in front of the Main Building, Templergraben 55, from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Anyone interested can get vaccinated with the vaccine of their choice – free of charge and no prior appointment needed (for second vaccinations, the choice is limited to the approved vaccines for the second shot).
Please note: you must provide proof of ID and your health insurance card.
Vaccination against Influenza
With fall fast approaching, flu season is also just around the corner. For this reason, it is very important that elderly people, individuals with increased health risks, and individuals with a high risk of exposure remember to get their annual flu shot, in addition to getting vaccinated against COVID-19. Flu activity is expected to be higher this year, after the flu season was virtually nonexistent in 2020 due to the coronavirus protection measures. On the one hand, this is due to the easing of social distancing and hygiene rules; on the other hand, natural immunity in the population is less pronounced after the mild flu season, leading to higher susceptibility. Furthermore, the influenza vaccination will help relieve the strain on the health care system during the 4th wave of the coronavirus pandemic.
As in previous years, RWTH Aachen employees are offered free vaccination against influenza at the University Medical Center. This season, the quadrivalent influenza vaccine recommended by the Standing Committee on Vaccination (STIKO) will be available. The influenza vaccine is reviewed and updated each year based on the prevailing virus types. The new composition is determined by the World Health Organization (WHO).
This year, the University Medical Center will be able to offer employees over the age of 60 the high-dose quadrivalent flu vaccine recommended by STIKO. The fourfold concentration of active ingredients leads to an approximately 30% higher vaccine efficacy compared to conventional influenza vaccines.
The coronavirus situation makes it necessary to adapt the registration and vaccination process to the current protective measures. Appointments for vaccinations must be made in advance using an appointment booking tool, available immediately via https://ecampus.rwth-aachen.de/vo/Grippeimpfung .You can use this tool to book an appointment on your preferred date. There are various vaccination locations to choose from (Uniklinik RWTH Aachen, SuperC, FH Jülich).
It is also possible to get vaccinated against influenza during a regular occupational health check-up without making arrangements beforehand.
Mobile Vaccination Bus Makes Another Stop at RWTH
Members of RWTH and anyone interested can get vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine of their choice – free of charge and no prior appointment needed.
The mobile vaccination bus of Städteregion Aachen will be making another stop at RWTH Aachen University on Thursday, September 30, 2021. The bus will stop in front of the Main Building, Templergraben 55, from 10:45 a.m. to 7 p.m. Anyone interested can get vaccinated with the vaccine of their choice – free of charge and no prior appointment needed (for second vaccinations, the choice is limited to the approved vaccines for the second shot).
Please note: you must provide proof of ID and your health insurance card.
Free Testing (So-Called Citizens’ Tests) Stops October 11
The German Government has decided that from October 11, 2021 (the start of the lecture period) citizens’ tests will no longer be offered free of charge. Exceptions only apply to individuals who have medical reasons (contraindications) for not being vaccinated, who will not have to pay. RWTH is not planning on providing its own centralized testing service. Individuals who need a test certificate to access a course or event from this point on should find out about the testing offers and respective costs at an early stage.
You can find the latest information on test centers in Städteregion Aachen here: Testen in Aachen (de)
Please note the following special arrangement announced by the government: Free citizens’ tests will continue to be offered to students who have been vaccinated with a vaccine other than those listed by the Paul-Ehrlich-Institut (Sinovac, Sputnik V, etc.) through December 31, 2021. Please see: Proof of Vaccination (PEI)
RWTH Updates Regulations on Working From Home
The current pandemic situation and the vaccination progress have led to the easing of restrictions and regulations in many areas of life. Nevertheless, the epidemic situation in Germany is set to last until the end of November and is still serious; therefore, all university members must continue to be careful and behave responsibly.
Accordingly, RWTH’s top priority continues to be protecting its employees and students from possible infection.