2. OVERVIEW
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses, that
commonly cause mild upper-respiratory illnesses
in people
The virus spreads similar to the flu by coughing,
sneezing and respiratory droplets
Common symptoms include: fever, coughing and
shortness of breath
Symptoms are present 2 to 14 days after exposure
to the virus
People are thought to be the most contagious
when they are symptomatic
3.
4.
5. LOCAL
PENN STATE HAS
RESTRICTED
STUDENTS AND STAFF
FROM TRAVELLING TO
CHINA, SOUTH
KOREA, IRAN AND
ITALY
ARRANGEMENTS
ARE BEING MADE
TO BRING
STUDENTS IN
ITALY BACK
ALL STUDENTS
ON CAMPUS
PRESENTING A
FEVER, COUGH
OR SORE THROAT
ARE BEING GIVEN
SURGICAL MASKS
TO WEAR AS A
6. PREVENTION
Frequently wash your hands
Cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing
Avoid close contact, touching of other persons
Frequently clean surfaces such as counters, desks, light
switches and cellphones
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth
If you have symptoms of a cold, stay home
7. MONITORING AND UPDATES
Infectious Hazards Planning Group (IHPG)
Next meeting to be held Wednesday, March 4
Centre Region Emergency Management- Coordinating their efforts with the
Pennsylvania State University, Centre County Office of Emergency Services
and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency
Currently at a Level 3 (daily monitoring of the CDC and PA Department of Health
information.)
Pennsylvania Department of Health- PA DOH
Centre for Disease Control - CDC
*All State College Specific Information will be available at
www.statecollegepa.us/Coronavirus.
