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.
Returning to campus
Information regarding the return to campus for staff and students.
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Photo galleries
These photo galleries document some of the measures that have been put in place across our campuses to combat COVID-19.
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#MaskUpMandela
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. This includes our new cartoon series, eRona Times.
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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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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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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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Academic Responses to COVID-19
Nelson Mandela University academics as well as students and Alumni, have contributed to the academic space and conversation around COVID-19 through various articles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Responding to questions asked by students and staff on social media and elsewhere.
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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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Information posters
Multilingual posters for downloading
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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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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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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
HIGHER HEALTH PSET
for mental health and psycho-social support
0800 36 36 36
SMS 43336
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
Stats
Videos
Mental well-being during the COVID19 lockdown.
US Surgeon General shares ways to create your own face covering in a few easy steps.
How to monitor yourself for symptoms