COVID-19 Update – March 29, 2022 – Free PPE and RAT Kits Available for PSIs + Updated Return-to-Campus Guidelines

Please note the following COVID-19 updates for March 29, 2022:

PSI Access to Free Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) Kits:

The Province is making certain non-medical PPE and critical supplies available for PSIs.

o   The additional supplies (hand sanitizer, gloves, masks, etc.) and RAT kits will be available at no charge.  Institutions will be required to cover the cost of shipping.

o   The Ministry of Health is partnering with the Public Health Services Authority for distribution.  

o   PSI shipping and contact information is already on file.  

o   Institutional contacts will be invited via email by Peak Health/Evolution to access the Ministry of Health PPE and RAT ordering system.

o   PSIs will receive an electronic invoice once orders have been packaged, including a direct and secure link to pay for shipping costs.

Updated COVID-19 Return-to-Campus Guidelines:

An updated version of the COVID-19 Return-to-Campus Guidelines was posted to reflect evolving public health guidance including updated BCCDC guidance for the post-secondary sector.

Thank you for the important role you play in supporting the provincial COVID-19 response. Please share this update broadly within your respective institutions.