The university’s most recent COVID-19 update (COVID-19 website ) has been developed to ensure the Western community continues to keep each other safe this fall. Western Research has correspondingly updated their guidance for research, scholarship and creative activity. These are posted on Western Research COVID website (https://www.uwo.ca/research/covid19_updates.html) and provided below, as follows: 

• Beginning Sept 1, 2022, Medical-grade (ASTM level 3) masks will be required for all research personnel, visitors and research participants in indoor spaces. 
• Beginning Oct 1, 2022, Proof of vaccination, with a minimum of three doses, is required for all on-campus personnel and visitors. Please see Western’s vaccination policy for exemptions and additional information. 
• Capacity in research spaces will remain at 100 per cent.