COVID-19 update, 03/10/20

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Clemson University officials continue to await test results of the one case being monitored of a non-student. The campus community will be notified of the result when it is known.

As students and faculty prepare for academic spring break next week, the University is providing guidance for those preparing to leave our campuses.

STUDENTS PREPARING TO LEAVE FOR SPRING BREAK

The University continues preparations in the event in-person class instruction is disrupted and the University moves for some period of time to an online learning model. While no decision has been made, students should bring materials necessary for their continued academic progress if the decision is made to move to online instruction. This includes, laptop, textbooks and other items needed to complete coursework assigned online.

GENERAL TRAVEL ADVICE

In order to protect yourself, and those around you, we recommend that for the foreseeable future you avoid international personal travel. If you do choose to travel to a high-risk location, please understand you will be subject to additional screenings and/or governmental-imposed quarantine requirements before you can return to any Clemson location.

As the virus continues to spread throughout the world and the United States, we also encourage you to monitor domestic locations you may be considering as detailed on the CDC’s website.

CURRENT CAMPUS UPDATE

As of today, March 10, at 6 p.m., the University can confirm the following:

  • No confirmed cases in Clemson. One possible case in Clemson being monitored.
  • Nine positive tests in South Carolina (7-Kershaw County, 1-Charleston County and 1-Spartanburg County).
  • No changes to Spring Break – we have communicated travel advisories and policies to students, faculty and staff.
  • No modifications to operations at any Clemson campus or location around the state.
  • All students, faculty and staff returning from international travel must contact Redfern Health Center (864-656-2457) to begin the screening process prior to return to campus.

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.

RESOURCES

Clemson University’s COVID-19 Information Page

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

SC-DHEC COVID-19 Information Page

CLEMSON UNIVERSITY CALL CENTER – 864-656-9513