The government has removed virtually all infection control measures and Covid-19 restrictions. We will return to normal operation, but it will take place in a proper infection control manner.
In line with the government's easing of the corona measures, starting from Wednesday 2 February, the extended emergency response team at Molde University College has met today to see which measures will affect us and to plan our next steps in reopening Campus.
The government has changed the rules for testing and quarantine from Wednesday 26 January. We briefly explain the most important changes below.
Molde University College has received a limited number of rapid tests for detecting Covid-19 infection. Students and employees who have been in close contact with a household member, or equivalent, who have been diagnosed with an infection, can contact Student Services to be given a quick test.
After the government announced new guidelines and measures during yesterday's press conference, the extended emergency preparedness team at HiMolde has met today.
Some exchange students at Molde University College have tested positive for Covid-19 . All exchange students lives on Molde Campus or Kvam and there is reason to believe that more students may be infected.
The government has introduced several national and regional measures to delay the spread of the omicron variant of the coronavirus. The measures take effect from midnight onwards. Universities and colleges must comply with the requirements for infection control-sound operations that are laid down in the covid-19 regulations.
The Government has decided to reopen Norway, but with increased preparedness, from Saturday 25 September - Now we can live as normal, Erna Solberg emphasizes.
In week 33, a new academic year begins at Molde University College in Molde and Kristiansund. We are still in a pandemic and we are still in phase 3 of the government's reopening plan.
Yesterday, the government presented concrete measures in the first step of the reopening. The emergency response team has met today and laid out a plan for how we will implement this at our campuses. The following applies at Molde University College in Molde and Kristiansund, starting Friday 16 April.
Yesterday afternoon, the government launched new and stricter national measures. The following applies to HiMolde from and including Thursday 25 March and until 14 April.
We are approaching Easter and we therefore expect an increased mobility in the society. HiMolde takes the ongoing infection seriously and the emergency response team has therefore decided to introduce some reinforced measures among employees and students in the coming weeks. (Updated 24 March)
We are glad to inform that all registered contacts to the covid-positive person visiting Molde Campus last weekend has been tested by the infection control team in Molde municipality and found negative.
On Monday, the government presented the new national guidelines for infection control and handling of Covid-19, and here it is stated that we will continue to provide digital education. At the same time, we will also offer students campus tuition where possible. The institutions are given the freedom to decide for themselves when possible, in consultation with local health authorities.
The government has, based on advice from the health authorities, decided that all teaching at colleges and universities will be done digitally until 18 January.
A student i Kristiansund has tested positive for Covid- 19 on Thursday evening (1.10.20). It has therefor been decided that only digital teaching will be given for students at Kristiansund Campus. The student has been isolated and several will be quarantined. Molde University College has a close dialogue with the infection control team in Kristiansund municipality.
Many students are wondering how the semester start will be this Fall. Here we try to give you some answers.
Our campuses in Molde and Kristiansund are now open for both students and staff.
If you are an international student and have been temporary laid off from your part-time job, you may be entitled to welfare support/ salary compensation from NAV for a limited period.
2020 will be remembered as the year when our society was shaken by the outbreak of COVID-19. The outbreak and the measures that have been taken to protect the most vulnerable have affected all of the society from one day to the next.
It is important that students can conduct all exams the autumn semester in the best possible way. The school has therefore decided that examinations during the autumn semester 2020 will primarily be home examinations.
Corona: Foreign nationals who are in quaratine and who are NOT ILL can leave the country, if they want to. (Norwegian Directorate of Health)
We are still in an early phase of the COVID-19/corona epidemic. There are no certain estimates available of how long it will last and how many will be directly affected. HiMolde also needs to act swiftly and resolutely.
