<p class="rtecenter"><strong>University of Guyana<br />
Transitional Management Committee (TMC) UPDATE </strong></p>

<p><strong>Categories of UG Staff and all Students To Continue to Work in Safe Mode (online) until at least the end of the extended Semester 1, July 18, 2020 </strong></p>

<p><em>(Georgetown/Guyana/The University of Guyana/ June 1, 2020) </em>The Transitional Management Committee (TMC) of The University of Guyana, further advises students, faculty and staff that there will be an extension of the safe mode <strong>until July 18, 2020, </strong>in response to COVID -19.</p>

<p>While essential staff and specified others may return with special permission under strict protocols a full-fledged return to face to face mode of classes is not envisaged at this time.</p>

<p><strong>However, staff and students will continue to work online as far as possible during this period. </strong></p>

<p><strong>While the situation is still being observed, staff and students are encouraged to frequently </strong><strong>check the University’s official </strong><strong>communication channels, SRMS, HRMIS and the University's website for updates</strong>.</p>

<p>We continue to encourage everyone to stay safe and to support the safety of others by following the guidelines of staying home, covering ones nose, mouth and eyes and maintaining 6 feet physical distance from others if they must go out. One must also maintain good nutrition and hygiene by washing hands, feet and parts of the body including garments regularly.</p>

<p>Please recall also that emergency cell numbers for all essential departments may be found on the University’s website at www.uog.edu.gy.</p>

<p><strong>We continue to wish everyone good health and wellness in every form until we return to the new norm. </strong></p>

<p><strong>Public Relations Officer (ag)<br />
On Behalf of the Transitional Management Committee TMC</strong></p>
