WKU is closely monitoring an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by COVID-19, also known as coronavirus, which was first detected in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China. While no instances of COVID-19 have been reported in Kentucky, it is prudent that as a community, we educate ourselves, we remain aware of the situation as it develops and we prepare to respond should the need arise.
The many unknowns and uncertainties about this virus make it imperative that we turn to credible sources for up-to-date information. Information for the WKU community can be found
here
. That site includes a link to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a leading source of information about COVID-19.
WKU’s emergency management team is working with appropriate groups across campus, and in our region, to refine our response plan to best support our campuses and assure continued operations in the face of an outbreak. As those plans come together, we will share them with you.
There are no current plans to cancel classes due to the low risk in our region. However, this is a good time to think about preparing for any situation that could disrupt class schedules, how we can complete courses outside of face-to-face instruction and how we can support our community in an emergency situation.
