COVID-19 Guidelines

A good place to start with all your questions is right
here:

https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/education/corona—first-yearstudents/
faqs-for-students-travelling-from-a-region-with-a-red-ororange-
travel-code#what-does-self-quarantine-mean,why-should-i-selfquarantine-
when-i-travel-from-a-country-region-with-a-code-red-ororange

Are you returning from holidays or just arriving in The Hague?

• You can check the specific advise for the country you are arriving from on
  the following website: https://www.government.nl/topics/coronaviruscovid-
  19/tackling-new-coronavirus-in-the-netherlands/travel-andholidays/
  self-quarantine

• For more specific advice check via https://www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl/
  reizen/reisadviezen

• Should you be returning from an orange or red zone, it is strongly advised to quarantine for 10 days

• Testing capacities at the airport are limited, but available from 6am to 6pm

University Guidelines

The University is deviating from the government advice in the following way:

• If you are returning from an orange or red zone no matter if you show
  symptoms or not, you are not allowed to come to University for 10 days
  after your arrival
• All further measures and guidelines that Leiden is taking has been collected in a Campus Protocol, which you can find here: https://www.staff.universiteitleiden.nl/announcements/2020/08/campus-protocol?cf=service-units&cd=student-and-educational-affairs

Get tested!

• First off, getting tested is free
• If you develop mild symptoms (cough, cold and/or fever) contact the local
• authorities (GGD)
• There are two ways to get tested:
  • Call 0800-1202
  • Make an Appointment via www.coronatest.nl
• What to do after you got tested?
  • While waiting for the results you are advised to stay at home
  • The results will come back within 24 to 48 hours
  • If you tested positive the GGD will contact you directly
  • If you tested negative you will receive a call by the national call centre
  • Inform others that you were in close contact with about your result, so
  • they can act accordingly.

Basic Rules in The Netherlands

• If you have symptoms, get tested as soon as possible and stay at home.
• Stay 1.5 metres away from other people.
• Wash your hands often.
• Cough and sneeze into your elbow.
• Work from home if possible.
• Avoid busy places and travel outside peak hours if possible