While there currently are no known cases in St. Louis of the new coronavirus identified late last year in China, St. Louis-area universities are feeling the impact as the outbreak continues to spread. First identified in December in Wuhan, China, the new COVID-19 respiratory disease has been detected in 37 locations internationally, including in the United States, according to a Tuesday update by the Centers for Disease Control, which warned...
The 17 state colleges and universities have been directed to immediately suspend or cancel institutionally-sponsored travel to several countries due to concerns about coronavirus. An announcement sent to the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities community on Thursday says that all colleges and universities must immediately suspend or cancel institutionally-sponsored travel to countries designated Level 3 (warning) and Level 2 (watch)…
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As coronavirus jumps borders, Wisconsin universities are calling study abroad students home.
Local universities cancel travel abroad programs amid coronavirus outbreak
"The most important thing for schools to do now is plan and prepare," officials wrote, covering such issues as closings and disinfection.
Several countries in the Arab world have closed educational institutions and others are restricting school activities to limit the spread of Coronavirus.
Italian govt to close schools, universities to contain coronavirus.
The Italian government takes a page out of China's playbook in battling the coronavirus epidemic, announcing it will temporarily shutter all schools and universities.
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The government ordered all schools and universities nationwide closed until mid-March.
“None of us can be sure about the future evolution of the disease,” said Angelo Borrelli, head of the Civil Protection Agency.
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Italy announced Wednesday it will temporarily close all its schools and universities as the country continues to grapple with a surge in coronavirus infections, according to new reports.
Infections in Italy climbed to 2,200, with 79 deaths as of Wednesday afternoon.
Football games are also likely to be played behind closed doors until the outbreak eases.
"We may have to make difficult decisions later on, but they'll be made with the welfare of students in mind."
Italy's prime minister says the health service could be overwhelmed - as authorities plan to expand the quarantine "red zone".
Italy's education minister announced Wednesday all schools will be closed Thursday through March 15.