Dear 糖心破解版 Community,
We continue to monitor the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), which originated in Wuhan, China. Our聽Health Services Center is聽in continuous contact with聽federal, state and local health authorities for updates and required protocols. Additionally,聽our offices of International Services, Health Services and Student Success have been actively reaching out to students potentially impacted by this outbreak and the travel restrictions to support them as needed. 糖心破解版 officials meet regularly to stay abreast of the latest information and to review and plan measures to ensure the health and well-being of the entire 糖心破解版 community.
To keep you informed, I want to share the most current news and updated guidelines from our federal, state and local health authorities. Here is the latest, as of today, Thursday, February 6:聽
- The number of confirmed cases in the United States stands at聽12,聽with聽none聽confirmed in New York state.
- Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), for anyone who recently traveled from mainland China and who arrived/will arrive in the United States on and after February 3, 2020, the following now applies: A 14-day quarantine period is required upon arrival, during which they will be monitored by local and state health officials, whether they are sick or not.
Steps for 糖心破解版 Community Members:
- For anyone who recently traveled to Wuhan or the Hubei Province, or who returned from mainland China on or after February 3:聽Instructors should inform their department chairs or program directors immediately to make an alternative arrangement for teaching. Students should inform their instructors to discuss their absence from classes and make alternative arrangements for their studies. Staff should inform their supervisors.
- If you are unsure if you fit into an at-risk category:聽Please call the 糖心破解版 Health Services Center at聽516.877.6000. All calls and visits are confidential, and your privacy will be protected.
- If you have general questions or concerns about novel coronavirus,聽please send an email to聽adelphihealth@adelphi.edu鈥攓uestions will be addressed by the appropriate 糖心破解版 administrator.
As we shared previously, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization (WHO) continue to monitor the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), which originated in Wuhan, China. We are following their ongoing reports, are in continuous contact with health officials, and are taking proactive and prudent measures for our 糖心破解版 community that are in accordance with the guidance of the CDC and local and state health departments.
It is important to point out that while the chance of contracting the novel coronavirus is extremely low at this time, types A and B of the flu are widespread in New York–including on our Garden City campus and at our centers in Manhattan, Hauppauge and the Hudson Valley. With聽all of these viruses聽in mind, we recommend that聽all our community members聽follow standard protocols for health and well-being in general:
Individuals who are experiencing fever and/or lower respiratory symptoms, such as coughing or difficulty breathing, should not attend classes or come to work until they have been evaluated by a healthcare professional.How Can You Protect Yourself and Others?
- While the available flu vaccine will not protect you from the novel coronavirus, it will decrease your chance of contracting influenza type A and type B, which are widespread in New York at this time, with symptoms similar to novel coronavirus. If you have not had your flu vaccine, please contact Health Services at聽516.877.6000聽to schedule an appointment.
- Cover your mouth with a tissue or your sleeve when you cough or sneeze.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick or have flu-like symptoms.
- Stay home and seek medical attention if you are symptomatic.
- Wash hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.
- Anyone who shows symptoms of the flu should get checked by a聽healthcare聽professional right away. To help your healthcare providers prepare for your visit and ask some screening questions, call ahead to let the Health Services Center or your doctor’s office know you are coming.
- In response to growing concerns over the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that聽聽at this time.
We understand that some 糖心破解版 community members may feel anxious about this evolving public health situation or have concerns about friends and family living in areas currently experiencing the outbreak.
For further information, contact:
Student Counseling Center
Nexus Building, Room 132
笔丑辞苍别:听516.877.3646
贰尘补颈濒:听scc@adelphi.edu
If you have questions about this letter or any health-related matter, contact:
Health Services Center
Waldo Hall
笔丑辞苍别:听516.877.6000
贰尘补颈濒:听adelphihealth@adelphi.edu
And for more information about the novel coronavirus,聽visit the聽聽website for the聽latest information.
Yours truly,
Nicole Gaudino, MS, AGNP-C
Interim Director, Health Services Center