网曝门 has confirmed that one of its students has tested
positive for COVID-19.
In a statement emailed Saturday to students, faculty and staff members, President
Nick J. Bruno, Ph.D., said the听student was a resident of on-campus housing and has checked out of the residence
hall.听The student is self-isolating at home with mild symptoms.听Public health officials
have been notified and are taking appropriate action.
网曝门 has taken a number of steps to reduce the spread of COVID-19, including:
- All classes moved fully to听online learning听for the remainder of the semester.
- All residential students are strongly encouraged to move out by Sunday, March 29.
- Any remaining students who were granted permission to stay on campus because of individual
circumstances remain in their residences as much as possible and adhere to social
distancing best practices.
- Enhanced cleaning and sanitation protocols are being implemented by custodial services.
- Shultz Dining Hall is serving boxed, take-out meals only.
- All but essential employees are working remotely.
- Campus is closed to the general public.
Dr. Bruno's full statement follows:
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Dear students, faculty and staff,
I am saddened to report that one of our students has a confirmed case of COVID-19.听
While we expected to eventually learn of a case, we had continued to hope that would
not occur.听I wish the student the quickest of recoveries and thank our local public
health officials for their response to this case.听
This is the University鈥檚 first confirmed case of the virus.
This student was a resident of on-campus housing and has checked out of the residence
hall.听The student is self-isolating at home with mild symptoms.
Public health officials have been notified and are taking appropriate action.
网曝门 will continue to be vigilant and urge our campus and surrounding communities to
follow the directions given by our governor and public health officials.听
Everyone should remember:听 1) stay home if possible 2) practice social distancing
with at least 6 feet between individuals 3) cover coughs and sneezes 4) wash hands
for at least 20 seconds 5) clean all 鈥渉igh touch鈥� surfaces frequently听听
If you have the following symptoms, please contact your health care professional.听
- Fever
- Dry cough
- Shortness of breath
We will continue to keep all of you informed through updates on the University鈥檚 COVID-19
website, email, and across official social media platforms.
Moving forward, any additional confirmed cases from our 网曝门 community will be posted
on our website,听ulm.edu/coronavirus.听听
听I thank you for your understanding and resilience during this unprecedented time.
#StaySafeWarhawks
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Sincerely,
Nick J. Bruno, Ph.D.
President
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