COVID19, Student Testing and College Updates

All government restrictions related to Covid-19 have now been lifted and as a result, Newcastle College is open and delivering a normal timetable. That means on-campus lessons, a full timetable and full access to all campus facilities.

Face coverings are not required but students may wear one if you wish to do so.

No - there is no longer a recommendation for any students to continue regular testing and access to free universal testing has now ended.

• If you are unwell (with Covid-19 or any other illness) and aren't well enough to take part in lessons, you should stay at home.
  
  
• If you are well enough to attend lessons you should do so.

Vaccines are not mandatory but if you can get vaccinated, it is the quickest way to protect yourself and others against the transmission and effects of Covid-19. 

Vaccines are now available to anyone aged 12 and over and booster jabs are now available to everyone aged 16 and over.

Find your nearest vaccination site here.

Newcastle College will continue to make sure that our campus is clean and well ventilated. Reducing the risk of illness due to Covid-19 and any other infection is the responsiblity of everybody. Individuals can still reduce the risk of catching and passing on the virus by:

• getting vaccinated
• practicing good hygiene including regular handwashing and sanitising

You may previously have received a letter or email identifying you as someone who is clinically extremely vulnerable (CEV), and you may have been advised to shield during early stages of the pandemic.

Most people who were identified as CEV are now well protected after receiving their primary and booster vaccination doses. For most people who were CEV, you are no longer at substantially greater risk than the general population, and you are advised to follow the same guidance as everyone else on staying safe and preventing the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), as well as any further advice you may have received from your doctor.