Vaccinated visitors only at CBU

SYDNEY — Proof of COVID vaccination is now required for all visitors to the Cape Breton University campus.

The announcement about this mandate extending to visitors was announced internally Monday and released to media Tuesday.

Staff, faculty and staff are already required to show proof of vaccination to be on campus at CBU.

Visitors can only enter the campus through the CIBC Welcome Centre, which is the student, culture and heritage building — commonly called the Great Hall where the world flags hang from the ceiling.

At the welcome centre, visitors must sign in with campus security and show their proof of vaccination.

The statement says the move was made to align with the Nova Scotia government's announcement on Sept. 8 that a vaccine policy for some non-essential businesses will come into effect on Oct. 4.

It also states the risk of contracting the SARS-CoV-2 virus from a visitor is extremely low and the "amendment will serve as an added layer of protection."

QUICK FACTS

• Visitors can enter at the CIBC Welcome Centre from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. daily.

• Proof of vaccine can be a digital (on phone) or a print version.

• If visitors can't provide proof of vaccine they will be asked to leave

• Event organizers with visitors are responsible for explaining policy to their guests.

• Check-in stations may be set up for events.

• Students, faculty and staff may be required to show CBU ID when on campus.

• Students needing ID are asked to wait until Sept. 20 to request this from IT.

• Vaccination clinics happen each Tuesday at CBU for both students and non-students from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

• Testing is available on campus daily for CBU students, staff and faculty.

• Visitors include anyone coming to CBU to access a service, go to the bookstore or attend events like sports, plays or conferences.

• Children 11 years of age and under are exempt from the COVID vaccine requirements because of their age, but they can participate in events on campus with a fully vaccinated adult.