COVID-19 FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for ATU staff and students

Vaccination

As per Government policy, all our staff and students are strongly encouraged to get Covid-19 vaccine and the booster vaccine.

 

Ventilation 

Ensure all windows in all rooms are open by 30cm at all times. 

If there are windows on one side of the room only, then ensure that the door to the room is left ajar to facilitate airflow

In the event of an emergency, ensure the door is closed when everyone has evacuated the room.

 

Self-isolation

Self-isolate (stay in your room) if you have symptoms of Covid-19.  Continue to self-isolate until you’ve had no symptoms for 48 hours. 

Do this even if you have been vaccinated for Covid-19, had a booster, or had Covid-19 in the past.  Symptoms include:

  • Runny nose (hay fever like)
  • Headache,
  • Sore throat
  • New cough
  • Fever (38oC or more)
  • Shortness of breath
  • Loss or change to sense of smell or taste.

 

Self-isolate (stay in your room) for 7 days if you test positive for Covid-19 by antigen test or by PCR test.    Do this even if you have been vaccinated for Covid-19,, had a booster, or had Covid-19 in the past.

You must wear a mask and limit close contacts for the first three days back in college after your 7-day self-isolation period.

Practice good hand hygiene and good respiratory etiquette.  Frequent hand washing/sanitisation & cover nose/mouth with a tissue / inner elbow.

Wear a mask when in crowded or poorly ventilated spaces.

If you are a close contact of someone who has Covid-19 – you do not need to restrict your movements, but you should watch out for Symptoms of COVID-19 – it can take up to 14 days after you are infected for symptoms to show and take extra care to follow the advice on protecting others from COVID-19 

People at higher risk from Covid-19 should follow HSE guidance and inform (staff) – line manager / (student) – student services.

 

(Published 29/09/2022)

Trained Lead Worker Representatives have been appointed for each campus, to ensure that COVID-19 measures are complied with.

Staff and students are encouraged to report concerns to the relevant campus Covid Officer.  

In addition, the Lead Worker Representatives highlight concerns, report issues or concerns, submit ideas and identify improvements. 

Please click here for advice on what to do if your child has Covid symptoms or is a close contact.

If you develop COVID symptoms at college, contact your lecturer or Head of Department and the COVID Officer (covidofficer.galwaymayo@atu.ie), then return home to isolate.

If you need to wait on campus before returning home, isolation rooms are available

Campus Location   Room
Dublin Rd., Galway Room 442  
CCAM Room 128
Mayo  Room B004  
Letterfrack Meeting Room 1

If you develop COVID symptoms at college, contact your lecturer or Head of Department and the COVID Officer (covidofficer.galwaymayo@atu.ie), then return home to isolate.

If you need to wait on campus before returning home, isolation rooms are available