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Your well-being remains a top priority for Columbia University, and we continue to actively monitor the outbreak of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus).
The University continues to follow information and expert national and international recommendations regarding the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Message sent to the Columbia community by Dr. Melanie Bernitz, Associate Vice President and Medical Director, Columbia Health.
Email to Columbia community 2/1/20:
This email includes very important, time-sensitive information for members of the University community who are currently in mainland China, have returned from mainland China in the past 14 days, or have plans to travel to China.
The University is being diligent, day by day, in assessing circumstances in tandem with leading health authorities and the practices of other institutions. As a result, we may update advice at any time as circumstances may change rapidly.
Columbia University is actively monitoring the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) and there are currently no confirmed cases in the Columbia community. Here is important information about the virus’s symptoms and current recommendations.
UPDATE: Columbia Health continues to monitor the outbreak of pneumonia currently occurring in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. This pneumonia is caused by a new coronavirus and has resulted in a growing number of confirmed cases.
Due to current weather conditions, the north and south College Walk pedestrian gates and the stairs between 120th Street and campus-level at CEPSR are closed. All Columbia shuttle routes are operating with delays. Columbia Transportation encourages those commuting home via Lamont-bound shuttle to begin their evening commutes as soon as possible, taking the 4:00 p.m. or 5:00 p.m. shuttle. Further shuttle service may be terminated as weather conditions worsen.
Freezing rain and snow are predicted for New York City and surrounding areas today and Monday, with the National Weather Service (NWS) issuing a Winter Weather Advisory for some areas surrounding the city.
Strategies to help Columbia students, faculty, and staff avoid the flu.
No reported cases or known identified risk to members of the Columbia community at this time. For specific concerns, reach out to your primary care provider or provider at Columbia Health Medical Services.
WHO declares Ebola a public health emergency. Read on for travel guidelines to the DRC and areas with highest risk of spread.
The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning beginning at 12 p.m. tomorrow to 8 p.m. on Sunday, with the heat index making it feel well over 100 degrees. During these extreme heat conditions, there is a greater risk for electrical blackouts due to increased energy use for air conditioning.
Columbia University is closely monitoring the recent outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease in the North Kivu and Ituri Provinces in the DRC.
No reported cases or known identified risk to members of the Columbia community at this time. Students: read on for instructions on providing or downloading vaccination documentation.