COVID-19: Safety first
UZA has taken the necessary measures and is doing everything possible to welcome patients, visitors and employees in a safe manner. We ask that you follow these guidelines carefully in order to protect yourself, other patients and our employees.
Getting around the UZA safely and efficiently: a few measures explained
- You always enter through the main entrance.
- A mouth mask is recommended for vulnerable patients and people with symptoms of a cold or other respiratory infection. Your healthcare provider can always ask you to put on a mouth mask.
- Arrive on time, but not too far in advance. 15 minutes before your appointment is sufficient. This will enable you get through check-in smoothly and will allow us to guarantee sufficient physical distance.
- Hospital visits are restricted and only if it is really necessary, you can bring up to two companions. Please read the full visiting policy here.
- Postpone your visit to the hospital if you were recently in a risk area, if you have had close contact with an infected person, and/or if you are showing any symptoms.
- Patients with (suspection of) COVID-19 are separately looked after and treated.
- There are several places in the UZA where you can disinfect your hands.
Do not delay your emergency visit if you need emergency care.
Not feeling well and in need of emergency care? Don't hesitate to come to the hospital. Even if your complaints have nothing to do with COVID-19, a quick diagnosis and treatment is necessary. We have taken all necessary measures at the UZA to ensure that the environment is as safe as possible for everyone who visits our hospital.
General information about COVID-19
- Website of the FPS Public Health or call 0800/14689.
- Website of the FPS Foreign Affairs (information for travellers)
- Website of Sciensano (information for healthcare providers)
