University officials continue to closely monitor COVID-19 and are actively engaged in daily planning in an effort to inform and reduce the risk to faculty, staff, students and visitors from the virus.
At the time of this communication, we can confirm the following:
- No confirmed cases in Clemson.
- Six positive tests in South Carolina, four in Kershaw County, one in Charleston County and one in Spartanburg County.
- No modifications to operations at any Clemson campus or location around the state.
- No planned changes to academic calendar, including spring break.
CURRENT STATUS
Persons Being Tested at Clemson University: 0
Confirmed Positives at Clemson University: 0
SUNDAY UPDATE
On Sunday afternoon, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced it is investigating additional cases of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. As of this afternoon, four additional presumptive positive cases were identified after testing for COVID-19 was completed at DHEC’s Public Health Laboratory. These are in addition to the two presumptive positive cases the agency announced on March 6. That brings the total number of presumptive positive cases to six.
More information from DHEC is available here – https://www.scdhec.gov/news-releases/dhec-investigating-additional-possible-cases-2019-novel-coronavirus-south-carolina
Clemson University continues to monitor and evaluate the situation and encourage students faculty and staff to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Individuals can lower the risk of transmission by consistently practicing simple, everyday non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs):
- Staying home when you are sick or avoiding close contact with people who are sick
- Covering coughs and sneezes
- Washing hands with soap and water or using hand sanitizer when soap and water is not available
- Ensure regular cleaning of frequently touched surfaces and objects
- Being prepared and informed
- Familiarize yourself with the list of approved disinfectants for COVID-19.
University officials are committed to providing ongoing, accurate information to our entire university community. You can find campus notifications, resources and latest news at Clemson.edu and via the direct link here – Clemson University’s COVID-19 Information Page.
Resources
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
Clemson University’s COVID-19 Information
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