Masks no longer mandatory as of February 2
TU Darmstadt has lifted the mask requirement in its buildings and in the University and State Library on Thursday, February 2. We are thus aligning with the updated assessment of the danger situation by the state government of Hesse. Since many people come together in rapidly changing constellations every day at our university, there is still a risk of infection. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you continue to wear medical masks indoors, even if this is no longer mandatory. So far, responsibility and consideration have gotten us through the pandemic well as a university – please continue to take care of yourself and the people around you!
What is currently valid?
As of 2 February, some things have changed in dealing with the pandemic. The SARS-CoV-2 Occupational Health and Safety Ordinance has expired, and due to a change in the (opens in new tab)e, masks are no longer compulsory in local and long-distance public transport. The change in legal regulations also affects the TU. The previous obligation to wear masks at the university has been dropped and replaced by the urgent recommendation to continue wearing medical masks indoors at the university. The regulations of the Hygiene and Infection Protection Concept of the TU Darmstadt 1.14 of 12.12.2022 and the Corona virus instructions for employees (as of 30.11.2022) have also been dropped as a result. Coronavirus Basic Protection Measures Ordinance – CoBaSchuV of the State of Hess
However, it is still valid:
1. you are infected with the coronavirus? Stay at home! This is how you protect other TU members from infection. The TU expects that members of the university who are infected with the coronavirus do not come to the TU. Those who are fit for duty despite being infected should work from home in a mobile capacity if possible. This applies to a corona infection as well as to all other illnesses and infections. Those who are ill should report to supervisors unfit for work or duty and seek medical treatment if necessary.
2. As the legal basis has changed, employees are no longer obliged to inform their superiors in the event of a proven infection with the coronavirus.
3. There is, of course, still a special duty of care towards employees with an increased individual risk of serious illness, as was the case before the pandemic.
4. Until 31.03.2023, mobile working (up to five working days a week) is possible without a request, in agreement with the respective superiors. We assume that the draft service agreement on mobile work at the Technische Universität Darmstadt will have been concluded by this date.
5. The TU Darmstadt currently continues to provide all employees with masks and self-tests according to availability. These are ordered via the deaneries or management of central institutions and departments at Department III and distributed in their area. 6.
6. The legal possibility of caring for relatives in need of care will, as in the past, be provided on the basis of §§ 2, 9 of the Nursing Time Act (PflegeZG), if applicable in conjunction with § 16 no. 2c of the HGB. § 16 No. 2c of the Hessian Holiday Ordinance (HUrlVO).
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Masks no longer mandatory as of February 2
2023/01/17 14:30
TU Darmstadt is lifting the mask requirement in its buildings and in the University and State Library on Thursday, February 2.
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Guide: What to do in case of a infection
2022/12/12 14:30
With the lifting of the isolation requirement from 23 November 2022, the guide for employees and students has been updated.