SARS, Coronavirus/COVID-19 and other airborne viruses

 

Influenza

*NOTE: These are generic for any pandemic. If a pandemic is declared, specific information will be disseminated in accord with the NC Division of Public Health and the CDC’s current recommendations.

Pandemic-Influenza-Reporting-within-ECU
Infection Control Measures for Pandemic Influenza in Healthcare Settings
Personal Protective Equipment and Supplies needed for Pandemic Influenza Preparedness
Personal protective equipment and supplies – Influenza Preparedness
Pandemic Influenza Work Guidelines
Pandemic Flu Preparedness Plan
Pandemic Influenza Student Guidelines

  • Outpatient screening Appendix B
  • Epidemiological Risk Appendix C
  • Clinical Management Appendix D & E
  • Respiratory Hygiene/Cough Etiquette Appendix F
  • Infection Control Recommendations Appendix G
  • Droplet & Contact Precautions Appendix K
  • Screening Staff/Patients/Visitors Appendix N

Coronavirus/COVID-19 Response Training For Students

NIEHS COVID-19 Response Training
Please follow the link below and sign up for the NIEHS COVID-19 Training. Upon completion of your training, you will be provided a certificate which you will take to the Student Affairs Office.

https://niehstraining.vividlms.com

Frequently asked questions about Coronavirus/COVID-19

What is COVID-19?

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/share-facts.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fabout%2Fshare-facts.html

What are the symptoms of COVID-19?

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html

Who is at higher risk for the disease?

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/high-risk-complications.html

I have symptoms of COVID-19, what should I do?

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/index.html

I work in the clinic/hospital…what precautions should I take?

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/hcp/index.html

I’ve traveled recently to Europe…what restrictions should I follow?

https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/warning/coronavirus-europe

I’ve traveled recently within the United States…what should I do?

Depending on where you traveled and possible exposure to people who are ill, you may require monitoring.  Two of the “hot spots” for COVID-19 are Seattle, WA and New Rochelle, NY.

Should I travel in the United States?

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/travel-in-the-us.html

Further questions?

Please contact the Office of Prospective Health.

We’ll try to answer your questions as quickly as possible.