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Student FAQ: COVID-19 Impact on Sault Ste. Marie Campus

Last updated: September 6th, 2022 at 3:00 PM

For the latest covid update, please see Communication Memo sent out on September 6, 2022.

STUDENT SERVICES

Those students who have questions or need immediate support are encouraged to email [email protected] and a member of the Student Success Team will respond.

To speak to an Academic Advisor, please email [email protected]  or call 705-949-2301 EXT 4238.

To speak to an Immigration Advisor, please email at [email protected] or call 705-949-2301 EXT 4238.

For further enquiry about your account balance, please refer to your student portal (students.algomau.ca) or email [email protected].

For questions regarding financial aid, please email [email protected].

For any services offered by the Office of the Registrar, please visit the website. While many student requests can be completed using the online links on the website, general information requests can still be sent to [email protected]. We ask for your patience during these challenging times.  

Please email [email protected] or call EXT 4221 (Barb) or EXT 4225 (Raquel) for extra information.

The Career Link Seminar Series is now offered online. If you would like to join or set up an online session please email [email protected].

Please keep an eye on Facebook and Instagram for updates.

We strongly recommend that all eligible students continue to look for summer/co-op employment. Employment opportunities are posted on your Student Portal under Job Opportunities. You may also want to visit our Online Career Fair here. Further, continue to check websites such as Employment Solutions, Indeed, Wow Jobs and SooToday. It is recommended you go through this link to see if you qualify for the Emergency Response Benefit. I recommend International Students take a look as well. This is a difficult time for seeking summer employment.

If you need assistance, please contact: Cindi Elgie, Co-op, Career & Experiential Learning at [email protected]
@AUELHUB @AUELHUB

You safety comes first. All members of the Algoma University community have the right to work and study in an environment that is free from any form of sexual violence.

Please visit our Sexual Violence Resources and Supports webpage for up to date information and contacts. We are here to listen and help you explore your options.

COVID-19 INFORMATION

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that originate in animals but are known to cause respiratory illness in humans, particularly during the fall and winter months. Other novel coronaviruses have included Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV).

In January, 2020, a novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) was identified as the cause of an outbreak of pneumonia originating in Wuhan, China. The latest statistics for Ontario are available at ontario.ca/coronavirus.

  • Fever (a temperature of 37.8 degrees or higher);
    Chills;
  • New or worsening cough;
  • Barking cough, making whistling noise when breathing (croup);
  • Shortness of breath (unable to breathe deeply or feeling unable to catch one’s breath);
  • Sore throat (not related to seasonal allergies or other known conditions);
  • Trouble/Difficulty swallowing;
  • Runny nose, or nasal congestion (not related to seasonal allergies or other known causes or conditions);
  • Unusual headache;
  • Changes in taste or smell (e.g. lost sense of taste);
  • Nausea or vomiting (not related to other known causes or conditions);
  • Diarrhea or stomach pain (not related to other known causes or conditions);
  • Unexplained fatigue (lack of energy);
  • Sore muscles (long lasting or unusual);
  • Pink eye (irritated, itchy or painful eye that may have crusting or discharge; conjunctivitis);
  • Falling down often
  • Sluggishness or lack of appetite (note these note these symptoms may be more relevant to infants and young children)
  • Unexplained rashes

Complications from the 2019 novel coronavirus can include serious conditions, like pneumonia or kidney failure, and in some cases, death.

Visit the Government of Canada’s website for all of the latest updates and the self assessment test.

You can find additional information at:

 

  • Wear a mask
  • Practice social distancing
  • Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water frequently and thoroughly, including between your fingers and under your nails;
  • Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available; 
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth; 
  • Cough or sneeze using a tissue or into your elbow or sleevecover your nose and mouth when you sneeze;
  • Avoid close contact with anyone showing symptoms of respiratory illness; 
  • Stay home if you are sick and avoid contact with others; 
  • If you are sick, contact a health care provider about your symptoms.

Visit the Government of Canada’s website for all of the latest updates and the self assessment test.

The COVID-19 virus can only spread through direct touch or through infected droplets from coughing or sneezing. This means we can build community immunity with social distancing and personal prevention.

Download package 2 – Build community immunity with social distancing (PDF)

No, the flu vaccine does not protect against coronaviruses.

The flu is mainly caused by two types of viruses: influenza A and influenza B.

No. The 2019 novel coronavirus like any other illness can spread to anyone. If you have recently visited a high-risk area, you should contact a health care provider or visit the nearest emergency room.

No. Wearing of masks is a personal choice. Some people choose to wear masks as a form of prevention. However, consumer masks, such as those sold in pharmacies have limited value and do not guarantee against contracting the 2019 novel coronavirus.

To reduce exposure to and transmission of a range of illnesses, including coronaviruses, you should follow usual health precautions such as:

  • Wash your hands often;
  • Avoid contact with people who are sick; and
  • Practise proper cough and sneeze etiquette (sneeze or cough into your elbow).

Additional FAQ updates on academic accommodations, academic and non-academic support services, finances, travel and other areas of student concern will be added on an ongoing basis.