Coronavirus Information

Since the announcement of the outbreak in January, Nelson Mandela University has been exploring ways in which it can help fight the spread of the virus. Everyone is encouraged to take responsibility by educating yourself about the virus, and to heed all precautionary measures.

Note: It is mandatory to wear a face mask in public from 1^st May 2020.

Fabric Face Masks: Recommended Guidelines (Department: Trade, Industry and Competition)

You can use this self-assessment tool (or the isiXhosa version) developed by our Centre for Community Technologies to help determine whether you need to be tested for COVID-19.

COVID-19 | What is our university doing?

#MaskUpMandela

Nelson Mandela University’s #MaskUpMandela movement is part of a collective drive to save lives by wearing a mask and help prevent further spread of the coronavirus.

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Convergence Fund

The purpose of the Mandela University Convergence Fund is to mobilise resources to assist in addressing serious societal issues like hunger and deprivation in communities.

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Academic & Research Activities during COVID-19

Our approach is to allow all students to achieve their learning outcomes through multiple, blended pathways.

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Together We Can

In serving our community, we are facilitating a volunteer process in seeking the expertise of professionals in our fight against COVID-19.

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Information posters

Multilingual posters for downloading

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Research and Innovation response to COVID-19

The CEO of Universities South Africa (USAf) has requested universities to respond to a call to rapidly provide assistance to the public against the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Responding to questions asked by students and staff on social media and elsewhere.

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National Lockdown

On Monday, 23 March 2020, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a 21 day nationwide lockdown. This page lists regulations and statements, as well as multilingual infographics regarding the lockdown.

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Memos

Latest information sent to students and staff.

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Video messages

View messages from our DVC: Learning & Teaching, Dean of Health Sciences and Dean of Students.

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#MaskUpMandela | Wearing a mask in public is mandatory

Wearing masks

From 1 May 2020, we are required to wear a mask when going out in public.

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Three ways to fight COVID-19

Wear a mask, wash your hands and social distancing.

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Benefits of wearing a mask

So why do I need to wear a mask?

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How to use a cloth mask

How to wear a cloth mask and look after it.

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Mask Making | How to make a simple mask

Instructions to make a cup mask

These instructions will guide you through making a cup mask from the patterns supplied.

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Pattern for a cup mask MEDIUM

This pattern is for a cup mask to fit a small adult/older child.

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Pattern for a flat mask MEDIUM

This pattern is for a basic, flat mask to fit a small adult/older child.

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Pattern for cup mask CHILD

This pattern is for a cup mask for a child.

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Pattern for a flat mask CHILD

This pattern is for a basic, flat, one pleat mask for a child.

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Pattern for a cup mask ADULT

This pattern can be used to make a cup, fabric mask for an adult.

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Pattern for a flat mask ADULT

This pattern is for a basic, flat mask for an adult.

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How to make a cloth face mask

This will help you to make a basic cloth face mask.

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Show and tell

Show us the mask that you have made and tell us about it.

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What is a coronavirus?

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses which may cause illness in animals or humans. In humans, several coronaviruses are known to cause respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). The most recently discovered coronavirus causes coronavirus disease COVID-19 (World Health Organization).

Resources

Coronavirus Emergency Hotlines

24-hour public toll-free numbers

0800 029 999
0800 111 132

Wellness@Work Care Centre
for emotional support and advice

0800 205 333

Testing facilities in Port Elizabeth

Public

Livingstone Hospital
Lindsay Rd, Industrial
Port Elizabeth, 6020
041 405 9111
Open 24 hours

Private

You will have to be referred by your GP
Ampath drive through collection site
13 Pickering Street, Newton Park
Port Elizabeth
041 396 9513
Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00

Private

You will have to be referred by your GP
PathCare drive through collection site
3 How Avenue, St George's Park
Port Elizabeth
041 393 7904
howave@pathcare.co.za
Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00
Sat-Sun 08:00-13:00
Public holidays 08:00-13:00