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In addition to applicable distance, hygiene, FFP2 rules and the TUW-QR code access scans on site, extended testing is an effective, tactical means of containing the pandemic.
The Rectorate negotiated the participation of the TU Wien in the Viennese programme "Alles gurgelt" and offered - since March - all TUW staff and students voluntary PCR self-testing by means of the gargling method for home use, in addition to the distribution of the antigen rapid tests by TU GUT and the municipal offer of the test streets and sniffle check boxes. "Alles gurgelt" was recently rolled out to all Viennese. Staff who were already registered do NOT need to register again, but can continue to participate in the project.
Employees who want to register in the project can do so on the website www.allesgurgelt.at, opens an external URL in a new window and create a profile in the LEAD Horizon WebApp, opens an external URL in a new window to receive barcodes for test set pickup.
Previously, participants received a barcode via SMS on a weekly basis after registering. Now this function will be available directly in the LEAD Horizon WebApp , opens an external URL in a new windowpersonal account. As with the sample collection, one enters the account with the personal password and clicks on the newly created button to recieve the barcode. Upon presentation of the barcode in one of the Viennese BIPA stores, you will receive up to 4 test sets per barcode as of the changeover on March 26. The changeover to the WebApp will be sent to all registered cell phone numbers of students via SMS on 1.4.2021.
Since 22, March it is possible to hand in the performed tests not only at the Viennese BIPA stores, but at all Viennese REWE stores (Billa, Merkur, BIPA, Penny, as well as at the gas station stores BP - Merkur Inside, JET - Billa Stop & Shop, SHELL - Billa Unterwegs). From now on it is also possible to hand in samples on Sundays at open branches and petrol stations. It is still valid: for all samples that are handed in until 09:00 a.m., the test result will be sent within 24 hours.
As of 26, March test persons who perform a test WITHOUT proof of identity (i.e. without a video) will only receive information about the test result, but not a legally valid document for a visit to the hairdresser or similar (i.e. NO medical report and NO certificate).
The project "Alles gurgelt" is implemented with the logistics partners BIPA/REWE and Österreichische Post AG. The samples are collected via BIPA shops and transported by the post office to the Lifebrain COVID laboratory, where the evaluation takes place. FAQs can be found at https://www.lead-horizon.com/alles-gurgelt. , opens an external URL in a new windowIn addition, the Service Centre can be reached by telephone at +43 1 90 22 3 and in writing at info@allesgurgelt.at from Monday to Sunday from 08:00 to 22:00.
For TU employees who would like to be tested voluntarily or if the health hotline 1450 is not available within 24 hours in case of a suspected case, there is the offer of the Occupational Medicine Service (AMD) in cooperation with a nearby laboratory. Please complete the application form: https://www.tuwien.at/fileadmin/Assets/tu-wien/Corona/Laborzuweisung_Technische_Universitaet_Wien.pdf, opens an external URL in a new window and send it to amz@gut.tuwien.ac.at with a brief explanation of the reasons for your request.
On behalf of the Rectorate, the Department GUT provided with COVID-19 antigen tests available at main campus locations in February and March. Please note! As the municipal offers in Vienna are available at almost every corner (Pharmacies, test streets, etc.), this service will no longer be available at TUW!
High vaccination coverage is the best hope for reducing the spread of the virus. The National Vaccination Board in the Ministry of Health has made clear and unambiguous recommendations and defined which groups of people are to be vaccinated at which stage of the vaccination schedule: https://www.sozialministerium.at/Themen/Gesundheit/Impfen/Impfplan-Österreich.html, opens an external URL in a new window.
The COVID-19 vaccinations in Vienna are also divided into different phases: https://impfservice.wien, opens an external URL in a new window. Teachers and employees at Viennese universities can register for the COVID-19 vaccination in the category "Pupils, students and university staff" and will be considered separately in the online registration.
In general, please use the very good (also multilingual), multimedia information offers of the Ministry of Health and the City of Vienna about testing and vaccination options, so that you can decide responsibly and get well through this time!
Since October 1, 2020, the new homeoffice policy has been in effect (Login required, only available in German).
Additional information on home office procedures, time off, vacation, child care, etc. is provided in the FAQs for employees about the coronavirus (Login required).
In principle, it is recommended to postpone decisions on business trips until further notice or to take other options (e.g. "virtual" participation in meetings).
Before a business trip is planned, it should be checked whether it is really necessary or whether there are other possibilities. It should be noted that presence meetings (also at other organizations) should still be avoided. In any case, the regulations of the leaflet "Information on Business Trips, opens a file in a new window" (only available in German) apply.
Students and employees are obliged to register in TISS when entering the building. Access is registered by scanning a QR code. This can be
All guests, companies and other non TUW members can register in two ways:
Thus, a centralized and DSGVO-compliant digital contact person management is implemented at TU Wien. In the event of a (suspected) Covid-19 case, this enables fast, coordinated and effective action.
The standard camera app can be used as a QR reader on iOS devices. Android users can use QR Droid, opens an external URL in a new window or QR scanner, opens an external URL in a new window, for example.
Details and an exact description of the registration process can be found in the coLab of TU Wien at https://colab.tuwien.ac.at/x/pwDFAQ, opens an external URL in a new window Questions about contact person management can either be asked directly on the mentioned coLab page in the comment field at the bottom of the page or you can contact infrastruktur@tuwien.ac.at by e-mail.
The Rectorate has revised the reporting process for the structured registration of suspected COVID-19 cases among staff members (including student employees) at TU Wien as follows:
The Vice Rectorate for HR and Gender has published a guide for care duties, opens a file in a new window (only available in German).
Further information can be found in the FAQ on the intranet (login required).
Phishing e-mails are aimed at the fears and insecurities of potential victims and are intended to entice them to take rash actions. The topic of corona and current developments could be massively exploited for this purpose. When sending e-mails, therefore, pay particular attention to the correct sender address (e.g.: .....@tuwien.ac.at), the target address of links (e.g.: www.tuwien.at) and the overall logic of possible sendings in connection with the corona crisis!
More information and instructions can be found on the Data Security in the Home Office, opens an external URL in a new window page in the coLab.
all downloads are only available in German
Reporting process of suspected case, opens a file in a new window (Login required)
Questions about study and university organization: coronainfo@tuwien.ac.at
Questions about admission: studienabteilung@tuwien.ac.at
Psychosocial Counselling, opens an external URL in a new window for Students (information only available in German)
Occupational Health at TU Wien: amz@gut.tuwien.ac.at
In case of symptoms (fever, coughing, breathing difficulties) call 1450
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Symptom checker of the city of Vienna, opens an external URL in a new window