Category: COVID-19

As of 24 March 2022, due to high infections numbers masks are again legally required indoors at ISTA → wear masks at all time when using IOF instrumentation   Further COVID-19 details available by EHS: All rules (https://ehs.pages.ist.ac.at/rules-on-campus-activities/) and recommendations (https://ehs.pages.ist.ac.at/who-hygiene-guidance-info-posters/) stay in place, particularly:1) wear a facemask (preferably FFP2) in any social situation (be it indoors or outdoors). 2) wash your hands frequently and thoroughly3) stay at home at the slightest indication of feeling unwell, call 1450 for a test, inform EHS at ehs@lists.ist.ac.at and notify your supervisor. 

As of Nov 1, 2021, the 3G rule (see below) becomes mandatory at the workplaceand thus at IST Austria including the requirement to implement random checks. This also means that you might be asked to show 3G certificate for assisted session or trainings! IN addition, even if you have been fully vaccinated, continue to get tested and to wear a mask. While the risk of catching or of transmitting an infection is significantly lower once vaccinated it cannot be ruled out completely.    3G rules: Getestet/tested: negative PCR-tests up to 72 hours (e.g. “Alles gurgelt”) negative antigen-tests up to 24 Read More …

The 3G rule remains the benchmark for many access and meeting regulations. Even if you have been fully vaccinated, continue to get tested and to wear a mask. While the risk of catching or of transmitting an infection is significantly lower once vaccinated it cannot be ruled out completely.  The current guidelines implemented in the (bio)imaging facility.   Please provide a negative COVID-19 test before a training  negative PCR-tests up to 72 hours (e.g. “Alles gurgelt”) negative antigen-tests up to 48 hours from a publicly approved provider,

The 3G rule remains the benchmark for many access and meeting regulations. Even if you have been fully vaccinated, continue to get tested and to wear a mask. While the risk of catching or of transmitting an infection is significantly lower once vaccinated it cannot be ruled out completely.  The current guidelines implemented in the Bioimaging Facility Keep a physical distance >1 meter (also when working together at a system) → 1meter is more than 1 arm-length… Wear (FFP2) masks Disinfect common contact points and workspace before and after use (microscopy, cytometer, analysis workstation)! Please provide a negative COVID-19 test before Read More …