• Skip to Content
  • Skip to Main Navigation
  • Skip to Search

Indiana University Indiana University IU

Open Search Menu

Protect IU

  • Home
  • Police & Public Safety
    • Report a Concern
    • Personal Preparedness
    • Annual Security Reports
    • Jeanne Clery Act at IU
    • Body-Worn Cameras
    • IUPD General Orders
    • Police Data Initiative
    • Safety & Prevention Programs
    • Mental Health Resources and Services
    • Physical Security and Asset Protection
    • Programs Involving Children & Policies
    • Sex & Violent Offender Registry
    • Cadet Officer Program
    • Commission Report
  • Emergencies, Continuity & Planning
    • Emergency Contact Information
    • Emergency Status Colors
    • Communication During Emergencies
    • Personal Preparedness
    • Emergency Procedures
    • Business Continuity Planning
    • Event Planning
  • Online Safety & Security
    • Report an Incident
    • Acceptable Use Agreement
    • Personal Preparedness
    • Information Security & Privacy Program
    • Privacy Matters
    • Policies
    • Protecting Data
    • Hardware & Software Security
    • Tools for Privacy & Security
    • Resources for IT Professionals
    • Training & Awareness
  • Environmental Health & Safety
    • Programs and Policies
    • Diving Safety
    • Report a Concern
    • EHS Campus Information
    • Occupational Health and Safety
    • Research Safety
    • Environmental Management
    • Radiation Safety
    • Public Health
    • Training
  • Search
  • About
  • Contact
  • Education
  • Home
  • News
  • 2019
  • Public Safety Advisory - Coronavirus - January 28, 2020

Public Safety Advisory - Coronavirus - January 28, 2020

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

In order to promote the health and safety of all IU students and employees, this Public Safety Advisory is being issued for the coronavirus that originated in Wuhan, China.

Read the Mandarin version of this Public Safety Advisory

Latest information

The CDC recently changed its travel advisory, issuing a Travel Warning-Level 3- Avoid Nonessential Travel for all travel to China. The U.S. Department of State recommends reconsidering travel to China.

IU strongly urges members of the IU community to follow the CDC advisory and to avoid nonessential travel to China at this time. IU also recommends that all individuals and programs that are planning to travel to China plan for the possibility that travel to and from China may be disrupted for some time. Students planning to travel abroad as part of an IU program should check for updated information from the Office of Overseas Study.

University administration and campus health officials, in coordination with local health departments, the Indiana State Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control, (CDC), continue to closely monitor the ongoing outbreak of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) related illnesses in China and in individuals who recently traveled in East Asia or Southeast Asia.

There are no known cases in Indiana or the IU community at this time and the risk to our campuses remains low. At this time, 98 percent of coronavirus cases are in mainland China. The CDC also assesses the risk of infection by the coronavirus to be low throughout the United States.

This is a rapidly changing situation and as more about the virus is understood, recommendations and affected areas may change. Information will be updated as soon as it is available and verified.

Additional information about the coronavirus

Please call your primary health care provider or your IU campus health center if you:

  • Have traveled to Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, or
  • Were in close contact with a person who is under investigation for coronavirus while they were ill or has a laboratory-confirmed case within the last 14 days

          And

  • Have symptoms of fever, cough and shortness of breath.

When you call, please inform them of your symptoms and recent travel or potential exposure before going to the health facility. If you are uncertain whether your travel or symptoms meet these criteria, please call your primary health care provider or your IU campus health center.

Most cases are mild and most have recovered without issue. IU will continue to monitor the situation closely.

The largest health concern on campus remains common influenza.

In light of cold and flu season and this current outbreak of a new virus, follow these best practices to help prevent the spread of illnesses:

  • Stay away from ill people and stay away from others if you are ill.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water.      
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with your elbow or tissue.
  • Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. 
  • Use single use tissue and dispose immediately.
  • Do not share drinks, food, or utensils. 
  • Get good sleep and drink plenty of water.
  • Get an annual flu (influenza) shot through your primary care provider, local minute clinic or campus health center.
  • Clean and disinfect common touch surfaces frequently.

Avoid large or crowded events if you feel sick.

The Indiana State Department of Health has information specific to the coronavirus, and has established a coronavirus hotline phone number. Call 317-233-7125 with questions or concerns regarding the coronavirus.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides more information about Coronavirus 2019-nCoV.

For more information on IU’s response to this outbreak, please visit the Environmental Health and Safety coronavirus webpage.

  • Annual Security Reports
  • Emergencies
  • News

Protect IU social media channels

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • YouTube
Back to Top

Celebrating 200 years

Indiana University

Copyright © 2021 The Trustees of Indiana University

Accessibility | Privacy Notice

  • Police & Public Safety
    • Report a Concern
    • Personal Preparedness
      • Party Playbook and Penalties
      • Ride-hailing services
      • Social Situations
      • Traffic & Pedestrians
    • Annual Security Reports
    • Jeanne Clery Act at IU
      • Clery Act Off-campus
      • Campus Security Authorities
    • Body-Worn Cameras
    • IUPD General Orders
    • Police Data Initiative
    • Safety & Prevention Programs
      • Alcohol & Drugs
        • Alcohol & Drug Resources
        • Health Effects of Alcohol & Drugs
        • Legal Sanctions
        • University & Campus Policies
      • Bicycle Theft Prevention
      • Domestic & Sexual Violence
      • Suspicious Mail & Packages
    • Mental Health Resources and Services
    • Physical Security and Asset Protection
      • Facilities Physical Security, Safety, and Privacy Program
      • Facilities Physical Security, Safety, and Privacy Base Bid Standards
      • Video & Electronic Surveillance Procedures
    • Programs Involving Children & Policies
      • Programs Involving Children
        • Background Checks
        • Types of Programs Involving Children
        • Guidelines for Individual Programs
    • Sex & Violent Offender Registry
    • Cadet Officer Program
      • Sgt. Tim Lewis Memorial Fund
    • Commission Report
  • Emergencies, Continuity & Planning
    • Emergency Contact Information
      • IU Bloomington
      • IU East
      • IU Kokomo
      • IU Northwest
      • IUPUC
      • IUPUI
      • IU Southeast
      • IU South Bend
    • Emergency Status Colors
    • Communication During Emergencies
      • Guardian FAQ
      • Guardian safety app
      • IU-Notify
      • Emergency Communication
    • Personal Preparedness
      • Travel Safety
        • Driving
        • Resources
        • Securing Technology
        • Travel Insurance
      • Natural Hazards
        • Earthquakes
        • Emergency Kits
        • Extreme Heat
        • Severe Weather & Flooding
        • Tornadoes
        • Winter Weather
    • Emergency Procedures
      • Medical Emergencies
      • Active Shooter-Aggressor
      • Bomb Threats
      • Fire & Building Evacuation
      • Building-specific Procedures
      • Campus-Specific Procedures
      • Earthquakes
      • Shelter in Place
      • Spills, Leaks & Odors
      • Infectious Disease
      • Tornadoes & Severe Weather
      • Utility Failure
    • Business Continuity Planning
      • Create a Continuity Plan
    • Event Planning
      • Food & Beverage Guidelines
      • Parking & Transportation
      • Policies & Procedures
      • Sanitation
      • Security Staff
      • Signage
      • Stages, Sound, Lighting & Tents
  • Online Safety & Security
    • Report an Incident
      • Emergency IT Incidents
      • Managing Incidents
      • Reporting Suspected Sensitive Data Exposures
    • Acceptable Use Agreement
    • Personal Preparedness
      • Cybersecurity while Traveling
      • Email & Phishing Scams
      • File Sharing & Copyright
        • Contesting Copyright Infringement Notices
        • Disabling Peer to Peer File Sharing
        • Copyright Tutorial
        • Copyright Infringement Incident Resolution
      • Identity Theft
      • IU Passphrases
      • Keeping Data Safe
      • Ransomware
      • Using Social Media
      • Web Privacy
    • Information Security & Privacy Program
      • Safeguards
        • Policy Administration
        • Risk Assessment and Treatment
        • Compliance
        • Human Resources
        • Identity & Access Control
        • Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Maintenance
        • Asset Management
        • Business Continuity Management
        • Communications & Operations Management
        • Incident Management
        • Organization
        • Physical & Environmental Security
      • Governance
      • Principles
      • Tools & Resources
    • Privacy Matters
      • Report Privacy Incident or Request Assistance
      • Privacy Harms
      • Privacy Principles
      • Wearable Technologies
    • Policies
      • The Policy Hierarchy Explained
      • Privacy Policies & FAQ
      • Information & IT Policy Process
    • Protecting Data
      • Sensitive Data
        • Guidelines
      • Secure Data Removal
      • Identity Verification
      • Federal & State Data Protection Laws
      • Protecting Data in Copiers and Multifunction Devices
      • Indiana Data Protection Laws FAQ
      • Use of Survey Software
      • Cyber Risk Mitigation Responsibilities (IT-28) Review
      • Sharing Institutional Data with Third Parties
    • Hardware & Software Security
      • Failed Devices and Media
      • Solid State Drives
      • Cloud computing
      • Data Encryption
      • Laptop Security
      • Malware & Scareware
      • Mobile Device Security
      • Account Privileges
      • Remote Desktop
    • Tools for Privacy & Security
      • Incident Response Webservice
      • Privacy Notice Generator
      • SSL/TLS Certificates
      • Vulnerability Scanners
      • Penetration Test
      • Vulnerability Scanners
    • Resources for IT Professionals
      • Audits & Requirements
      • Back Up Data
      • Information Security Best Practices
      • CIS Benchmarks
      • Disaster Recovery Planning
      • Managing Employee Data
      • Medical Device Security
      • Transferring Data Securely
      • Using SSH
    • Training & Awareness
  • Environmental Health & Safety
    • Programs and Policies
    • Diving Safety
    • Report a Concern
    • EHS Campus Information
    • Occupational Health and Safety
      • Workplace Ergonomics
        • Evaluations and Products
        • Back Safety
        • Office Ergonomics
      • Indoor Air Quality
      • Construction Safety
      • Occupational Health and Safety for Animal Users
      • Formaldehyde Hazard Communication Program
      • Personal Protective Equipment
      • Occupational Safety
      • Incidents, Illnesses, and Injuries
      • Industrial Hygiene (Chemical Exposure Assessment)
    • Research Safety
      • Disposal of Controlled Substances
      • Storage of Laboratory Chemicals
      • Laboratory Safety and Chemical Hygiene Plan
      • Laser Safety
      • Emergency Shower Testing
      • Peroxide Formers
      • Fume Hood Certification
      • Guidance
      • Laboratory Safety
      • Biological Safety
    • Environmental Management
      • Water Quality
        • SPCC FAQs
        • Stormwater Protection FAQs
      • Hazardous Materials Transport at IU
      • Air Quality
      • Waste Management
        • IUB Waste Management
          • Chemical and Hazardous Waste Disposal at IUB
        • IUPUI Waste Management
          • Chemical and Hazardous Waste Disposal at IUPUI
        • IU Regional Campus Waste Management
          • Chemical and Hazardous Waste Disposal at IUB
      • Hazardous Materials Spill Response
      • Wetland Management
        • Wetland Management FAQs
    • Radiation Safety
      • Radiation Safety at IUB
        • Use of Analytical X-ray Devices at IUB
        • Use of Particle Accelerators at IUB
        • Use of Radioactive Materials at IUB
      • Radiation Safety at IUPUI
        • Non-Medical Radiation Use at IUPUI
    • Public Health
      • Communicable Diseases
        • Influenza
        • Legionella
        • Measles
        • Meningitis
        • MRSA
        • Mumps
        • Norovirus
        • Pertussis
        • Scabies
        • Tuberculosis
        • West Nile
        • Coronavirus
      • Food Safety
        • IUB and Regional Campus Food Safety
          • Retail Food Establishments
          • Temporary Food Service Events
        • IUPUI Food Safety
      • Water Venues - Pools, Spas, and Beaches
      • Pest Management at IU
    • Training
      • Online Training
      • Instructor-Led Classroom
      • Non-IU Guest Users
      • Certificates
  • About
    • Glossary of Terms
  • Contact
    • Public Safety and Institutional Assurance Staff
    • Information Security Staff
  • Education
    • Posters and Signs
    • Faculty Guides
    • Emergency Procedures Grid
    • Student Involvement