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Update on the 2019 Novel Coronavirus

At UHCS, it’s our priority to keep you informed of the latest news and information about the 2019 Novel Coronavirus.

As a global university, Northeastern continues to work with public health authorities to implement national and international protocols.

News for the Northeastern community

As of February 3, 2020, there is one confirmed case of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus in Massachusetts. The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MA DPH) are monitoring the situation extremely closely and working with our medical team here and University partners to give you the latest information and ensure best practices are followed throughout the university.

The Centers for Disease Control has shared, “For the general American public, who are unlikely to be exposed to this virus, the immediate health risk from 2019-nCoV is considered low.”

We could be alerted to more cases in the U.S. in the days ahead. Public health officials recommend flu shots for all individuals and offer prevention guidelines here.

For updates please go to https://news.northeastern.edu/coronavirus/.

If you are experiencing an emergency on campus please contact Northeastern University Police Department at 617.373.3333. For off-campus emergencies, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.

For all medical or mental health related issues during business hours please call 617.373.2772 or call Find@Northeastern for 24/7 mental health support 877.233.9477 (in the U.S.), +1.781.457.7777 (outside the U.S.).