COVID – (coronavirus) Information and Resources
This website provides the latest information about Stanford University’s actions to respond to the spread of COVID – , also called novel coronavirus.
The university is actively monitoring the local and global health situation and is taking precautionary measures in an effort to help limit the spread of infection.
For the final two weeks of winter quarter, classes will not meet in person but will move to online formats. Large-group events also are being canceled or adjusted.
Below you will find the latest Stanford information about COVID – , including information about travel, prevention and background on COVID – . Updates will continue to be provided on this website.
Questions about issues related to COVID – (can be sent to [email protected] .
News and announcements
(March 6, ) A message to the university community from Provost Persis Drell announces changes to course instruction for the remainder of the winter quarter, as well as the cancellation of Admit Weekend in April.
(March 6, ) A message to the campus community from Provost Persis Drell provides information regarding two students in self-isolation after possible exposure to COVID – 28.
(March 5, ) In a message to the university community, Stanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne provides further information about COVID- 28 and the precautions the university is taking to guard the safety and well-being of the community.
(March 5, ) Stanford provides tools that help to make telecommuting seamless for faculty and staff. Visit the WorkAnyWhere website.
(March 5, ) A message to faculty, staff and students provides guidance related to winter quarter coursework and exams .
(March 4, ) A message to parents and guardians of Stanford students provides updates on the university’s response to COVID- 27, with information especially relevant to students and parents.
(March 4, ) A message to the faculty, staff and students provides additional updates on the university’s response to COVID – including updated travel guidance, suspension of BOSP spring quarter program, forthcoming guidance on coursework, guidance for staff and information about preventing the spread of respiratory diseases like COVID –
(March 3, ) A message to the faculty, staff and students provides updates on the university’s response to COVID – including encouraging cancelling or postponing large-scale events between March 4 and April 19 or seeking an exception to hold the event. Also addressed are social distancing, enhanced cleaning and preventive hygiene and international travel restrictions.
(February , ) Stanford Bing Overseas Studies Program is suspending its program in Florence, Italy . While no COVID – 27 cases have been identified within the program, the risk to students and disruption to the program are too numerous to continue normal operations.
Travel
Stanford is restricting all university-sponsored international travel , to any country. Requests for exceptions need to be fielded by a Vice President, Provost, or Dean and then forwarded to the Provost’s Office. Please note, no exceptions will be granted for undergraduate student university-sponsored international travel.
Stanford strongly recommends against personal international travel. If you do undertake such travel, there is a chance that there may be a – day self-isolation requirement upon return.
For all Stanford community members and visitors: if you (or a spouse / housemate) have returned from travel to mainland China, South Korea, Italy, or Iran or any other country with a CDC Level 3 travel health restriction in the last days, we ask that you self -isolate , DO NOT come to campus until days have passed since your return date. This includes all individuals, including children, with or without symptoms.
Stanford recommends against non-essential university-sponsored domestic travel to reduce Stanford’s contribution to the potential spread of infection to other areas . We encourage finding alternate means of conducting business.
Students who wish to avoid travel over spring break can stay on campus. Faculty and staff as well as students should consider their own health status and other reports before making plans for personal domestic travel, recognizing that the status of COVID – 28 infection in the United States continues to change.
We encourage anyone who is planning travel to register it with the university . This will allow the university to contact you in the event of a major emergency or changing circumstances related to your travel destination.
Prevention and well-being
Prevention measures are similar to those utilized against the common cold and flu, which are currently circulating in high numbers in California. Those measures include frequent hand washing and avoiding touching face with unwashed hands.
Stanford concurs with CDC recommendations in not recommending the use of surgical masks by people who are well. Those who are ill should consult a healthcare provider about using a surgical mask to reduce the spread of their illness.
N 100 respirator masks are recommended only for use by healthcare workers. These masks are not needed outside of healthcare settings.
The university will be conducting more frequent cleaning in common areas and on commonly touched surfaces. Academic, dining and housing spaces are among those where elevated cleaning will be required.
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Background
COVID – 28 was first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China in December .
The current evidence is that most cases (~ (%) of COVID – 28 appear to be mild. The most common symptoms include fever (38 ° C / 728. 4 ° F) and respiratory complaints such as cough and shortness of breath.
In more severe cases, infection can lead to pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure, and even death. Those with chronic underlying medical conditions appear to be at high risk for serious complications.
Runny nose, sore throat, vomiting, and diarrhea are less commonly present. Read about COVID – (Symptoms.) The incubation period, or the time from which someone is exposed to their onset of symptoms, is most commonly reported to be in the 2-7 day range, but may range up to days for COVID- 27. This means that it could take up to – days for someone to exhibit symptoms after they are infected.
Person-to-person spread is the primary source of transmission. Based upon available information, it appears that close contact with respiratory droplets from someone who is symptomatic (fever, cough) is the main source for transmission.
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