What support do you provide international students who get COVID-19 while studying abroad?
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All students, including international students, are covered by the university health insurance plan. We also have several testing centers throughout Ottawa where students can get tested if they feel any symptoms of covid-19. We also have a hotline available for students to call if they are experiencing symptoms, as well as a plan for students and residents where food will be brought to them so that they can guarantee. You can check out our website for more information.
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Any health care in Ireland related to covid-19 is free of charge to international students, so any treatment, testing and so on is is fully free and in the university also is supporting for students who need to take sick leave, for example, or also self isolate on campus. We have facilities in place for that.
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If a student were to get covid-19 while studying at Western New England University, we have a really robust plan to make sure that the student stays healthy and safe. Students would be provided housing, which is isolated and so students can self quarantine. We would also have medical staff checking in on the student every single day to make sure that they're OK. Course would be able to be taken online and meals would be delivered on a daily basis. And there are a lot of medical resources available to the students if needed.
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In terms of support that USA offers to any students that do come down with covid-19 while they're studying here in Australia, our uni does offer support. Of course, naturally, we make sure all our students are covered with valid overseas student health cover. And then we also have financial assistance funds for students and their families who may experience hardship. So, for instance, help paying rent and buying groceries during that time.
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The University of Ottawa offers its international students excellent health care services, as well as a university health insurance plan. There are various testing clinics in Ottawa which are free, and the University of Ottawa is opening its own testing clinic on campus for students and staff. Should you test positive for covid-19? The University of Ottawa has a very well structured plan to support you every day. The Daily Mail deliveries. For more information, simply check our website.