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The current Covid-19 rules have been in force since 2 September, when the 14th Bavarian disease control ordinance [German content] came into force.

Updated protection and hygiene concept

The University of Passau has revised its protection and hygiene concept on the basis of these rules. You can view and download the concept [German content] from our website.

Covid-19 regulations on campus

This affects our campus life in the following ways:

• When the 7-day incidence rate is 35 or above, only those who are vaccinated against or have recovered from Covid-19 or those with a valid negative test result ('3G rule') may enter indoor areas at universities: '3G' in this context stands for the German words geimpft(vaccinated) – genesen(recovered) – getestet(tested negative).
   
• Library: the 3G rule also applies to libraries. In Passau, the 7-day incidence is currently above 35, so that all library users must now show 3G proof when entering the premises.
   
• Examinations: The 3G rule does not apply to examinations; the previously planned measures remain in place for examinations, with one exception: a simple medical/surgical mask is now sufficient, rather than an FFP2 mask. However, as before, you have to wear the mask every time you enter or leave the exam venue and when going to or leaving your seat, but you can remove it once the exam has started. Should there be any changes in the hygiene concept with regard to examinations, we will inform you immediately in a corona update.
   
• Mask-wearing obligation: In buildings and enclosed spaces, the obligation to wear a medical/surgical mask still applies. Provided you can maintain a minimum distance of 1.5 metres to others, you may remove your mask when staying in a fixed location, i.e. when seated or standing in place or when working at a desk

3G rule and checks

Only people who have been vaccinated, who have recovered from covid-19 or tested negative are allowed to be in closed rooms. The University is under obligation to check that these rules are adhered to. Therefore, since 20 September, the security service has been conducting regular, random spot-checks.

You should expect to be asked for proof of vaccination, convalescence or a negative test result while on the University's campus. The following counts as 3G proof:

• Being fully vaccinated (this status begins 14 days after you receive your second dose): we accept your yellow WHO vaccination booklet or your EU Digital COVID Certificate (as a pdf/printout or QR code, also stored in a suitable app) as proof.
• Having completed recovery from a covid-19 infection, confirmed by a PCR test. The covid-19 illness must have been confirmed at least 28 days ago but not more than six months ago (i.e. you do not count as recovered for the purposes of the 3G rule if you recovered more than half a year ago).
• Having tested negative: you should provide a negative PCR test (not older than 48 hours) or a negative rapid antigen test (not older than 24 hours). These tests must be carried out and certified by a recognised testing centre; results from home test kits are not accepted.

Those who negligently or intentionally violate the 3G rule are committing an offence and may face legal consequences. Therefore, please pass this information on to others so as to avoid any inconvenience.

Our security staff check the 3G rules using a smartphone app ('CovPassCheck app') and by checking paper certificates (vaccination card, convalescence certificate, negative test certificate). You will also have to show an official photographic ID at the same time. Students can show their student ID card (CampusCard with a photograph).

Free Covid tests for students

The Bavarian state government has confirmed that it will support students and universities by offering free tests – this offer will initially last until 30 November 2021. The logistics of this are currently being worked on. The University of Passau has already made contact with various test providers.

Further vaccination clinics  for students this semester

Following the positive response to the vaccination drive for students in July, the University and the vaccination centre of the City of Passau plan to offer further vaccination clinics for university members. We will inform you via the corona update once the details have been finalised.

We would also like to draw your attention to the currently running ’#hierwirdgeimpft’ campaign [German content, although the general site has an English version] of the federal government, which provides a lot of information on current mobile vaccination centres in Germany.