Respiratory Viruses (Flu, RSV, COVID-19, Measles) and Gastrointestinal Viruses (Norovirus)
Last updated: July 2, 2025
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Everyone has a role to play to reduce the spread of respiratory viruses and other viruses:
- COVID-19 & other respiratory virus (e.g., flu, RSV, measles, etc.): Review and follow the general precautions list on the COVID-19 Precaution/Symptoms Poster.
- Norovirus: Refer to the UofT News article on Norovirus and City of Toronto’s Norovirus Fact sheet.
- Measles: Refer to the City of Toronto’s Measles webpage for information.
Mask are not required on-campus. The University supports your choice.
The University continues to encourage all UofT community members and visitors to stay up-to-date on all applicable vaccinations. For additional information, please visit: UofT Discovery Pharmacy Vaccinations and Immunizations, Ontario Vaccines and Immunization, City of Toronto Immunization, and Peel Region Vaccinations. If you have any specific concerns, talk to your health care provider about treatment options in case you get sick.
Daily self-screening is not required but individuals should continue to stay home if they are ill. Individuals are encouraged to use the Provincial health screening tool and follow instructions from the tool (where applicable). For additional information, please visit: Procedures for Respiratory Illnesses.
If you have any questions, please contact EHS (ehs.office@utoronto.ca).
COVID-19 Guidelines
- Continuity of Education Plan (CEP)
- General Workplace Guideline (GWG)
- *For off-campus research and travel guidance, please refer to the Off-Campus Safety webpage.
Resources for Instructors
- COVID-19/Respiratory Illness In-Class Instruction Guidelines for Course Instructors
- COVID-19/Respiratory Illness In-Class Instructional Guidelines for Course Instructors – First Class or Tutorial Slide Deck
Resources
- Long COVID information: Health Canada, US CDC
- COVID-19/Respiratory Virus Posters & Resources
- City of Toronto: Whooping Cough and Respiratory Viruses
- Caretaking Services
- Tricampus HVAC Strategy