Updates related to COVID-19
Based on the latest information from the NCAA, the Governor’s declaration of a state of emergency, and the growing concern related to the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), effective immediately, all UMW Athletic activities, including practice and competition, have been suspended until further notice. All students are strongly encouraged to leave campus.Changes to athletics events […]
Dear UMW students:As President Troy Paino described in his message to the Mary Washington community, the Emergency Operations Team has been working diligently to respond to COVID-19. There are no confirmed cases on our campuses, but in the last few days, several cases have been confirmed in Virginia. Therefore, UMW has decided to move students […]
To the campus community:I am writing to share important information about the University’s response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. In recent days, the University’s Emergency Operations Team has been closely monitoring the situation and has been working to plan and prepare for possible disruptions to our operations. We have consulted with the Virginia Department of […]
TO: All facultyFROM: Nina Mikhalevsky, ProvostAs we return from Spring Break, I wanted to share some information and guidance related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and the academic operations of UMW. Although current conditions do not indicate a need to alter the regular program of instruction, we are developing necessary contingency plans out of an […]
To the campus community:As classes and activities resume after Spring Break, we realize there is heightened concern about coronavirus (COVID-19). As of 1 p.m. today, Virginia’s Department of Health announced two presumptive cases in Fairfax and Prince William County (locally confirmed, but awaiting CDC analysis). Both are isolated incidents involving individuals who traveled internationally and from […]
If you have traveled to a country with an outbreak of COVID-19 and are at higher risk, here is some information from the CDC that may assist you in dealing with the virus.
To students, faculty, and staff:As members of our community return from spring break, when many of us have been traveling, we would like to provide an update on the global outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19). Rest assured that UMW’s medical and emergency management officials have taken proactive steps and are continually monitoring the situation and are […]
If you have traveled to China, Italy, South Korea, or Iran, you are at high risk, and we encourage you to self-isolate for 14 days upon your return. Your risk is high, as well, if you have been in close contact with anyone who has tested positive for coronavirus.