Our Covid-19 Response

Within three days of the first positive COVID-19 case in Brunei Darussalam, we had set all lectures and tutorials to be conducted online, thus minimising face-to-face and big group interactions. This was further extended to the examinations at the end of the Semester.

On-campus student services were also reverted to online arrangements especially counter services. The UBD Library remained open on a revised schedule for certain essential services only, other services were made available online.

BruHealth QR Codes and temperature screening stations have been put in place at each of our buildings, with single entry points to allow tracking of visitors.

General Measures

The UBD Community is strongly advised to observe the following general measures:

• Apply and observe the preventative measures and guidelines that have been issued by the Ministry of Health such as: –
  • Observe good personal hygiene
  • Practice frequent hand washing with soap and clean water or use the hand sanitizer
  • Cover your mouth with a tissue paper when coughing or sneezing and dispose of the tissue paper in the rubbish bin immediately
  • Avoid close contact with people who are unwell or showing symptoms of illness
  • Avoid visiting people who are unwell if you are feeling unwell
  • Seek immediate medical attention if you are feeling unwell
  • Always be aware of where you have been and who you have interacted with
  • To abide by the Ministry of Health’s Press Releases and the Prime Minister’s Office circulars that are in effect

• Scan the BruHealth QR Code upon entry and exit of the university building using the BruHealth app. BruHealth QR Codes are unique to the building you are visiting and you are reminded to scan out when exiting the building.
• Get your temperature reading before entering the building.
• Refrain from coming onto campus if you are not feeling well, presenting symptoms of the flu and if you have had contact with a person who has been or suspected of being infected with the SARS-COV-2 virus. Please inform your direct supervisor / lecturer immediately.
• Maintain physical distancing of at least 1.0 metre from each other during on-campus sessions.
• Face masks are required indoors and outdoors especially in crowded places.

For Futher Inforrmation

Operational Readiness Level 0 (effective from 09 August 2021)

Following the directives and advice from the Ministry of Health and in support of the Ministry of Education, Universiti Brunei Darussalam has activated its Business Continuity plan (BCP) and adopted the following actions and precautionary measures to minimize potential pathways for community spread of the COVID-19 virus:

• All lectures and tutorials revert to online platforms to minimize face-to-face interactions on campus.
  Online submission of academic requirements.
• No physical laboratory, practical classes or clinical sessions. Faculties, institutes and centres will ensure that attendance at any one time in a particular teaching venue is done in a staggered/cohorted manner, observing the guidelines on hygiene and physical distancing set by the Ministry of Health.
• Local Discovery Year activities to be conducted from home through online platforms. Some exceptions may be made for students on national voluntary work whereby they will adhere to BCP requirements of hosting agencies.
• Students staying at the Residential Colleges may have the option of staying on campus. Students to observe precautionary measures such as not dining-in at canteens, staying in their own rooms and avoiding big groups.
• All canteens and eateries on campus are either closed or operate on take-away and delivery basis.
  UBD Library closed outside of normal office hours. Physical library services limited to picking up and returning of borrowed books only. It is advisable to engage the library’s online services.
• With effective online alternatives and drop boxes in place, counters at Student Central and the International Student Office will continue to remain closed until further notice.
• Payment counter services are closed. Payments can be made via Internet banking and cash/cheque deposit machine.
• UBD Central Store is closed. Submit requests via email and the procurement team will attend to them within 2-3 working days.
• UBD staff will be required to work on campus in a staggered manner. Special consideration is given to staff who are vulnerable, with the following conditions: pregnant, have pre-existing or high risk medical conditions, or elderly (aged 60 and above).

Standard COVID-19 precautionary measures will be employed throughout the campus which include:

• Temperature screening points at various locations
• Limited access to buildings
• Face masks are required indoors and outdoors especially in crowded places
• Stay at home and seek medical attention if you are feeling unwell
• Scan QR code using Bruhealth application when entering and leaving any public premises
• Get vaccinated
• Face masks are required indoors and outdoors especially in crowded places