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Coronavirus advice

UQ imports goods from a number of regions affected by COVID-19 (coronavirus). Currently, the World Health Organization advises there is low risk of commercial goods being contaminated by an infected person, or of catching the virus from goods that have been moved, travelled, and exposed to different conditions and temperature.

You don't need personal protective equipment (PPE) when unpacking containers. This includes gloves, gowns, eye protection or face shields. Make sure you practise good cough etiquette and hand hygiene.

Business units should review their supply chains and any reliance on imports from affected regions. Before you engage with a new supplier, be careful. Fraudulent suppliers have taken advantage of the current supply chain uncertainty.

Rapid antigen tests

UQ's supply of TGA-approved rapid antigen test (RAT) kits is being steadily maintained and there are no purchasing limits. The kits are available to buy from the UQ Store catalogue in UQeMarket for UQ business purposes. More information about UQ business purposes and when RATs should be used is available in the HSW guidance criteria (staff login required) (PDF, 106 KB).

Order RATs from the UQ Store catalogue:

  • Catalogue number: 602000
  • Description: Covid-19 Antigen Rapid Test Device (Self Test) 20 Tests.
  • Pack size: 20
  • A brief justification in the requisition is required.

If you are aware of expanding and ongoing need for RATs, masks, gloves or hand sanitiser, please complete the COVID-19 hygiene supplies online form with details so that this information can be considered for future arrangements.

Hygiene supplies

Enterprise Procurement is working closely with suppliers to ensure continued supply of:

  • hand sanitisers
  • chlorhexidine handwash
  • alcohol wipes
  • PPE items (masks, gloves and coverings).

These products have been evaluated to ensure they meet minimum specifications. You can purchase any of these items from the UQ Store in UQeMarket. 

Face masks and personal protective equipment (PPE)

Face masks and PPE are available for University activities where a risk assessment has determined that physical distancing is difficult to maintain. See advice on conducting a risk assessment (PDF, 242 KB). These items can be purchased through UQeMarket, and the purchase should be supported by a relevant safety risk assessment.

UQ will not be providing face masks or PPE for general or personal use, including for commuting to and from campus, or circulating while on campus.

If you have an ongoing need for this equipment for University activities, please discuss these needs with your HSW Manager to ensure that forecasting of requirements remains accurate.

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