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OHIO - 2 Students-Recent China Travel-Possible - Negative

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[h=1]Health officials investigating 2 possible cases of coronavirus at Ohio's Miami University[/h] https://www.koaa.com/news/national/...ating-2-possible-cases-of-coronavirus-in-ohio

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MIAMI, Ohio -- One student from Miami University in Southwest Ohio as well has his traveling companion have been quarantined while health officials investigate to determine if they have contracted the coronavirus.

According to Miami University, both individuals have been placed in quarantine in their off-campus homes.
MORE: [h=1]2 Miami University students in Ohio tested for possible coronavirus exposure[/h] https://fox59.com/2020/01/28/2-miam...hio-tested-for-possible-coronavirus-exposure/
 
Jan 28, 2020 [h=1]Campus health notice[/h]
An international student at Miami University who lives off campus came to the Student Health Service with flu-like symptoms Monday morning. Because of recent travel in China, university health and Student Life staff have tested him and another student who traveled with him in China.

Both students are isolated in their off-campus residences until their test results come back. We are supporting them and their needs during this time.

While we are in frequent contact with the Butler County Health District and Ohio Department of Health, it is important to note that there are NO confirmed cases of novel coronavirus in Butler County currently.

Information was emailed to Miami staff, students and faculty. Details are here: miamioh.edu/coronavirus.

https://www.miamioh.edu/news/top-stories/2020/01/student-virus.html
 
January 28, 2020

Possible Cases of Coronavirus in Butler County

Earlier today, Miami University Student Health Services notified the Butler County General Health
District (BCGHD) of two possible cases of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV).

Both possible cases had recently traveled and returned from China. Both possible cases are not severely
ill and currently in isolation to keep the illness from spreading. Samples were sent to the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Monday afternoon.

Unless you have recently traveled from China or have been around someone ill with this new virus,
your risk of getting sick is low. If you have traveled from China and are, experiencing signs and
symptoms contact your doctor BEFORE going to the office. Miami students, who meet this criteria,
and are experiencing signs or symptoms contact Student Health Services at 513-529-3000 before
seeking care.

Public health officials have described the immediate health risk to the campus community as low.
BCGHD continues to work closely with Miami University Student Health Services and the Ohio
Department of Health to monitor the novel (new) coronavirus that has emerged from Wuhan, China,
over the past few weeks.

“This is what public health does and why we train,” expressed Jennifer Bailer. “Our staff, officials at
Miami University and the Ohio Department of Health are taking every precaution to keep the
community safe. The same precautions that protect against catching and spreading the flu are likely to
be helpful for this respiratory virus: Wash your hands regularly, avoid touching your nose and eyes,
cover your mouth when you cough and sneeze and don’t go to work if ill. Displaying compassion to all
people will be vital as the situation evolves.”

This is a rapidly evolving situation and information will be updated as it becomes available. Guidance on
the virus is available on the Centers for Disease Control website, www.cdc.gov.

What You Need to Know
 There are NO CONFIRMED cases of novel Coronavirus in Butler County currently.
 This is an evolving situation, the CDC website is the best source of up to the minute
information. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/summary.html#risk-assessment
 If needed, we will post Butler County specific updates on our website http://health.bcohio.us/
 While CDC considers this a serious public health concern, based on current location, the
immediate health risk to the general American public is considered low at this time.

...
http://health.bcohio.us/Coronavirus FINAL 1.28.2020.pdf
 
Jan 31, 2020 [h=1]Updated campus health information[/h] Miami University continues to monitor the health status of two students whose mild symptoms and recent travel met the criteria for being tested Monday, Jan. 27, for possible infection with the 2019 Novel Coronavirus. To stay informed with the latest Miami updates, visit Miami’s informational website.

Both students remain isolated in off-campus residences until their test results come back. We are supporting them and their needs during this time.

The university has activated the Miami Institutional Response Team (IRT) and continues to be in frequent contact with the Butler County Health District and Ohio Department of Health. IRT will continue providing daily updates to the community as needed. Additionally the call center will remain open throughout the day to answer general questions (513-529-9000).

As of 5 p.m. Friday, there are still NO confirmed cases of novel coronavirus in Butler County or the state of Ohio. Miami continues to follow all health department recommendations and protocols.

https://www.miamioh.edu/news/top-stories/2020/01/campus-health-update.html
 
Updates


7:14 p.m., February 2, 2020

Campus Health Update | Sunday, February 2


Dear Campus Community,

Today we received notification from the Ohio Department of Health that the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) test samples sent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) were negative. We are so glad to hear that these students are on the road to recovery. I am also particularly grateful to the Ohio Department of Health and the Butler County Health District, as well as Governor DeWine’s office, for their leadership and guidance this past week. Their support was remarkable. I am thankful that Miami leadership and our Student Health Services/TriHealth personnel were prepared to take the right, proactive actions.

Even with this news, our student health providers ask that we all continue to be proactive in monitoring our health as we are still in peak flu season. As a reminder, the CDC and the Ohio Department of Health tell us the most effective means of prevention of illnesses such as the flu include:
  • Washing hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
  • It is especially important to wash your hands:
    • Before, during, and after you prepare food.
    • Before you eat and after you use the bathroom.
    • After handling cash.
    • More frequently when someone in your house is sick.
    • Before/after smoking/vaping.
    • Before/after using public computers.
  • Using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.
  • Cover your coughs and sneezes with your arm.
  • Frequent cleaning of doorknobs, light switches, and other commonly touched areas with disinfectant wipes.
  • Avoiding contact with people who are ill.
  • Stay home from work or school if you are ill.
Miami’s call center (513-529-9000) will reopen for the day tomorrow morning at 8 a.m. Please continue to visit the Miami coronavirus information website for any further updates. Again, thank you to all for your diligence this past week and in the days to come. We have experienced a tremendous outpouring of support from our community for the affected students. It has been inspiring to witness Love & Honor in action.

Gregory P. Crawford
President

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https://miamioh.edu/student-life/stu...rus/index.html
 
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