Update 8: January 13, 2021
Dear research community,
Yesterday the Premier declared a second state of emergency in response to the worsening COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario with measures that will come into effect on January 14.
There have been no changes to research restrictions and “businesses and organizations that maintain research facilities and engage in research, including medical research and other research and development activities” are permitted to remain open under the Reopening Ontario Act, although human participant research is currently suspended.
However, a "stay at home" order has been issued effective 12:01 a.m. Thursday requiring all individuals to remain at home except for essential trips such as for groceries, pharmacy or medical appointments. We want to encourage all researchers, including research staff and students, who can work and conduct research from home to continue to do so during the “stay at home” order.
For up to date information related to Ontario Tech research, please contact research@ontariotechu.ca or visit the COVID-19 Research FAQ page.
I would like to emphasize the valuable research taking place at Ontario Tech University and how much I appreciate everyone’s contributions to the research enterprise. I also thank you for your cooperation in these challenging times.
Les
Prof. Les Jacobs, PhD, FRSC
Vice-President, Research and Innovation
Ontario Tech University
905.721.3267
289.688.5120 (cell)
les.jacobs@ontariotechu.ca
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