Campus updates

Cold, Flu, and COVID-19 information

Updated November 22, 2023

Fall and winter are prime seasons for respiratory viruses such as colds, flu, and COVID-19. Below are a few ways that you can contribute to the well-being of students, faculty, staff, and visitors to Mount Allison.

If you are feeling unwell, even with mild symptoms, please stay home. Follow the New Brunswick COVID-19 guidelines if you test positive for COVID-19.

We will continue to monitor the public health environment and make amendments to our protocols as necessary.  

Get your flu shot

The following local pharmacies offer vaccinations for influenza and COVID-19:  

The registered nurse/educator can provide you with information on immunizations, including recommended vaccinations and how to access them. Email wellness@mta.ca  

COVID-19 vaccination

the following local pharmacies offer COVID-19 vaccinations or visit the Government of New Brunswick website to book an appointment

  • Guardian drug store: (506) 536-2255, 106 Main St. 
  • Jean Coutu pharmacy: (506) 536-0230, 93 Main St. 
Watch for symptoms

The flu and COVID-19 can have similar symptoms. If you start to develop any of the symptoms below, follow the same precautions taken for COVID-19 and stay home if you are feeling unwell. 

  • Sore throat  
  • Stuffy or runny nose 
  • Sneezing 
  • High fever 
  • muscle or body aches  
  • Fatigue or weakness 
  • Headaches 
Maintain healthy habits

Take these simple steps to prevent the flu: 

  • Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly 
  • Keep your hands away from your face 
  • Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that you touch frequently 
  • Cough and sneeze into your elbow or shoulder, not your hand 
Mount A is mask-friendly

Mount Allison is a mask-friendly campus and supports everyone who wishes to wear one in any situation. If you are feeling unwell, even with mild symptoms, please stay home. Follow the New Brunswick COVID-19 guidelines if you test positive for COVID-19, including wearing a mask For at least 5 days after leaving home, or for 10 days if you are immunocompromised. 

We will continue to monitor the public health environment and make amendments to our protocols as necessary.  

Questions? Email covid19@mta.ca. This account is monitored during business hours and we will respond as soon as possible.

If you get sick

If you are feeling unwell, even with mild symptoms, please stay home. Follow the New Brunswick COVID-19 guidelines if you test positive for COVID-19. 

Rapid tests are available for students, faculty, and staff who are exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms. E-mail wellness@mta.ca to request a rapid test pickup. The kit is to be picked up by an individual who is not symptomatic. 

Residence students

If you are sick, residence students can email dining@mta.ca to coordinate meal options from the dining hall.  

Ventilation and Air Quality

Mount Allison follows ventilation standards based on the guidelines published by the leading HVAC authority, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). Numerous improvements have been made to ventilation and air quality in buildings around campus and we continue to monitor and make adjustments as required.  

These updates include:  

  • Increasing mechanical ventilation system filters to higher efficiency ratings. We will continue to use higher efficiency filters moving forward. 
  • Enhanced maintenance and inspection of ventilation systems.
  • Adding air purifying HEPA filtration units to gathering spaces in older buildings that do not have mechanical ventilation.  

CO2 Monitors 

As per guidelines set out but ASHRAE, although CO2 monitors can be a useful tool, they do not provide an accurate assessment of indoor air quality and are not a good measure of viral transmission. More details can be found in ASHRAE Position Document on Indoor CO2.  

Mount Allison does not advise the installation of any appliances that are not CSA approved. If you have questions about air quality or are looking for guidance for air purifying in your space, please contact Facilities Management at fixit@mta.ca.

Questions?

Email covid19@mta.ca. This account is monitored during business hours and we will respond as soon as possible. 


Health-related questions should be directed to Tele-Care by calling 811.