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Coronavirus Update: New Travel Restrictions and Recommendations

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NC State Community:

NC State continues to monitor the evolving outbreak of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). There are no reported cases in North Carolina, and the risk to campus remains low at this time. Regardless, Student Health Services and university partners are planning ahead and prepared to respond swiftly should the need arise.

As new cases of COVID-19 are confirmed globally, new travel restrictions and advisories are in place and travel impacts are quickly changing. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Warning (Avoid Non-essential Travel) for China and South Korea and a Level 2 Travel Alert (Practice Enhanced Precautions) for JapanItaly and Iran.

Given the rapid spread of COVID-19, and to help ensure the ongoing health and safety of the university community, effective immediately NC State is prohibiting university-related travel to CDC-designated Level 2 and Level 3 countries for Coronavirus and will not reimburse travel to these areas. Until otherwise notified, this travel restriction applies to the countries listed above as well as any additional countries the CDC designates as Level 2 or Level 3 moving forward.

In addition, as NC State nears spring break, we encourage everyone in the campus community to remain informed, be aware of current restrictions and consider all options when making personal travel plans. Any students, faculty or staff scheduled to take personal trips to CDC Level 2 or Level 3 countries are strongly encouraged to reconsider and make alternative plans.

For those with upcoming international travel plans, please review the CDC’s country-specific travel health notices for updated information and advice. Travelers should also check with airlines and embassies, as government authorities in Asia, Europe and elsewhere are imposing further restrictions on travelers.

Regular campus updates about COVID-19 are posted on the Student Health Services website. This site includes information about the virus, as well as links to helpful information sources.

NC State is a community that values and embraces our diverse culture. Although we are not recommending widespread use of face masks for asymptomatic people outside clinical settings, it is a social norm in many countries to wear a face mask during cold and flu season. In the Wolfpack way, please continue to treat everyone with mutual respect and consideration.

All in the NC State community are asked to exercise the same reasonable precautions used to prevent the spread of viral illnesses: practice good hand hygiene; do not share food, drinks, etc.; avoid close contact with others if you feel sick; and cover your cough or sneeze. If you have a fever or exhibit symptoms of the flu, please see a healthcare professional before returning to campus.

We encourage everyone at NC State to stay informed, and to take care of yourselves and each other to help ensure we remain a healthy Pack.

Thank you,

Warwick Arden
Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost

Charles Maimone
Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration

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