The KAUST Coronavirus Taskforce continues to meet regularly to adapt to the evolving COVID-19 situation. We are committed to responding in a proportionate and appropriate manner to support and safeguard the community. Our priority is to keep you safe and well.

Emerging situation

As of February 27, 2020, there are no confirmed cases at KAUST or in Saudi at this time. 

However, as mentioned in yesterday's update, there have now been confirmed cases in countries much closer to Saudi Arabia.  We are continuing our engagement with the Ministry of Health and monitoring the situation. 

Today, the Saudi Government and airlines have begun implementing travel restrictions for people coming into Saudi and several KAUST community members have been impacted.

If you are currently being impacted by these restrictions, please contact us at Patient-relations@kaust.edu.sa for support.

The Coronavirus Taskforce will update with specific information related to the travel restrictions when this information becomes available.

In the meantime, we encourage everyone at KAUST to consider upcoming travel plans. If you are away, we encourage you to monitor your local situation and consider returning to KAUST at this time.  

COVID-19 Community Townhall  - TODAY

COVID-19 Community Townhall Meeting

Thursday, February 27

5:15 P.M.

Discovery Square OR PARTICIPATE ONLINE 

We understand that some people will not feel comfortable with congregating in large groups while they are concerned about COVID-19. Please consider participating via our online Zoom link.

The Coronavirus Taskforce invites all community members to join a Townhall Meeting to discuss topics related to preventing COVID-19 at KAUST. The goal of this event is to provide you with information, updates, and support as well as to answer any questions you may have.

The event will include representation from the Coronavirus Taskforce, including leadership and clinicians.

We understand that some people will not feel comfortable with congregating in large groups while they are concerned about COVID-19. Please consider participating via our online Zoom link.

 Learn more

More information

More information about this topic is available at kh.kaust.edu.sa/coronavirus, including:

• Instructions for people currently in high-risk regions
• Instructions for people in quarantine
• Instructions for people who are planning travel
• Prevention resources and advice
• And more…

Thank you for participating in keeping our community safe and well.