The health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff are our top priorities, so we want to let you know that we are actively monitoring the situation with the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) and have been in communication with all students, faculty, and staff at Pace University. As extended members of the Pace Community, we wanted to update you on how we are responding to the developing situation.
Currently, there are no cases of 2019-nCoV (often referred to as Wuhan Coronavirus) impacting the Pace Community. There is a lot that is still being learned about this virus, so as a University we must be nimble and vigilant. Though there is no immediate cause for alarm, we will continue to monitor the situation to ensure the health and well-being of our community. We are also strongly encouraging everyone to review the latest prevention guidelines from the CDC.
Based on the recommendations of the CDC and the State Department, the University has suspended all University-related travel to mainland China. The University’s restriction on travel will continue until such time that the State Department reduces the level of its travel advisory.
In previous communications to the Pace Community, we encouraged all students, staff, and faculty to be vigilant for symptoms of 2019-nCoV and to reach out to their healthcare provider or University Health Care if they are feeling sick with fever, cough, or difficulty breathing, and have traveled to China or were in close contact with someone with 2019-nCoV in the 14 days before beginning to feel sick.
As always, University Health Care is available to members of the Pace Community as a resource. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Dean for Students on your student’s campus.
