Dear Student,
We are reaching out to you because University records indicate that you are a resident of one of the areas the World Health Organization (WHO) has identified as having been affected by the
novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
.
While you may not have been home recently, or in case you are currently traveling outside the US, we wanted to provide you with information about resources related to the coronavirus and information about re-entry into the US.
In light of the recent travel ban instituted in China, we understand that some of you may have difficulty returning to New York for the start of our spring semester. If you are, or anticipate being, affected by these restrictions, it is imperative that you contact your
academic advisor
and
Pace’s Office of International Students and Scholars
as soon as possible.
Please review the following health and immigration information:
Health Information
While it is highly unlikely you have been exposed to the coronavirus, if you have been traveling in affected areas, it is important to be vigilant for symptoms of the virus.
The primary signs of the coronavirus infection include respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties. While these symptoms are similar to other, far more common illnesses, it is important that you seek medical assistance, especially if these symptoms are accompanied by a fever of 100F/37.8C or above.
You can reduce the risk of contracting and/or spreading the coronavirus by following the WHO’s recommendations:
- Regular hand washing with soap and water or alcohol-based hand gel
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or flexed elbow when coughing and sneezing
- Thoroughly cooking meat and eggs
- Avoid close contact with anyone showing symptoms of respiratory illness such as coughing and sneezing
- Avoid unprotected contact with live farm or wild animals
Travel Information
We anticipate enhanced screening at the port of entry for people traveling to the US. We will continue to monitor this situation and send additional information as necessary.
Please review Pace’s
Planning to Travel
page before returning to the US. If you encounter any challenges upon arrival, and are permitted a phone call, please call Pace University’s Office of Safety and Security at (212) 346-1800. This office is open 24 hours a day.
As always, please feel free to contact Pace’s Office of International Students and Scholars or University Health Care if you have any questions or concerns. We hope to see you on campus
soon.
