Updated Coronavirus Advice from CDC

Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff,

We continue to closely monitor global public health concerns involving the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV). As this issue continues to evolve, our goal is to provide you with any significant updates as they become available.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now advises that all travelers from China — not just from Wuhan — take the following steps:

• First, watch for any changes in your health for 14 days after leaving China.
• If you develop a fever, cough or have difficulty breathing during this 14-day period, avoid contact with others. Symptoms can be similar to the cold or flu.
• Consult your doctor or healthcare provider immediately if you develop symptoms and have had recent travel. Your healthcare provider will help coordinate your medical visit to reduce the risk of spreading any illnesses to others.

According to the latest information on the CDC website, some travelers arriving from China could be quarantined or asked to self isolate for 14 days. These are travelers who may be exhibiting symptoms of fever, cough, or shortness of breath at the time of airport screening, had exposure to an individual in China with confirmed novel 2019 Coronavirus infection, or have been in Hubei province within the last 14 days.

You can find additional information and updates on the health emergency section of the Safe Campus website.

Sincerely,

Lendley C. Black
Chancellor

David Worley, MD
Director, UMD Health Services