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No Regulations – Protective Measures Still Useful

Current Information About Corona

When the central coronavirus regulations expired in February 2023, the coronavirus regulations of Ruhr University Bochum were also canceled without replacement.

COVID-19, influenza and influenza-related respiratory diseases will continue to be part of our everyday lives. Therefore, established protective and hygiene measures are still recommended to avoid infections, especially in the following cases:

  • when there is a high incidence of infection,
  • during the heating season, when respiratory infections regularly become widespread, and
  • when in contact with people who are particularly in need of protection, for example due to pregnancy and chronic illness.
Protective and Hygiene Measures

These simple measures will help protect you and others from respiratory infections:

  • Cough/sneeze into the bend of your arm or a tissue that you dispose of immediately after use.
  • Wash your hands regularly, at least 20 seconds with washing lotion, and use disposable towels.
  • Do not touch your face (eyes, nose, mouth) with your hands – this prevents germs from entering the mucous membranes of the mouth and nose.
  • Ensure adequate ventilation indoors to reduce the transmission of germs through aerosols.
  • Keep your distance from other people. This provides effective protection against airborne droplet infections, which occur in many respiratory tract infections.
  • If you are experiencing symptoms, visit your doctor immediately and get a sick note if necessary; reduce personal contacts as much as possible and wear an FFP2 mask if personal contact cannot be avoided.
  • Raise awareness among others and motivate them to implement protective measures.
Information for Employees

Employees and managers can find further information and recommendations in the Serviceportal:

(The Serviceportal is only available to employees of Ruhr University Bochum within the campus network.)

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