Coronavirus

The Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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As the COVID 19 situation is fluid and constantly evolving, at both national and local levels, Marian University is providing the following resources to evaluate the most current updates and recommendations.

Marian University is committed to the health and wellbeing of the students, staff and faculty and is taking steps to contain the virus and keep our community healthy. A list of on campus resources are provided below and each of these departments remain open and staffed. In the event you have questions or need guidance, we are available to you.

Campus Safety/Marian University Police Department: (317) 955-6789
Counseling and Consultation Services: (317) 955-6150
Residential and Commuter Life: housing@marian.edu
The Student Health Center: (317) 955-6154

Marian University will continue to monitor the COVID 19 situation and will update our students, faculty and staff accordingly.

Marian University is closely monitoring the worldwide situation regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) and continues to follow the guidance of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Department of State.

A novel coronavirus is a new coronavirus that has not been previously identified. The virus causing coronavirus disease 2019, referenced as COVID-19, is not the same as coronaviruses that commonly circulate among humans and cause mild illness, like the common cold.

While the risk to the United States remains in flux, please follow the CDC recommendations regarding social distancing, isolation and sheltering in place. We each have a personal responsibility to assist in mitigating this emergent public health threat. Marian students, faculty, staff and visitors are asked to maintain healthy habits to help prevent the spread of disease.

What Marian is Doing

To protect our Marian University community, please do not come to the Student Health Center without an appointment. Students are encouraged to call the Student Health Center at (317) 955-6154 to discuss symptoms and will be guided as to how to proceed. Students will be screened for symptoms and the possibility of exposure and scheduled accordingly.

Proactive measures taken by Marian:

Transitioned all academic instruction to online delivery.
Recommended that students move out of on-campus residence halls, and return to their permanent residences. Students who have a need to remain in the residence halls are being accommodated.
Offering online peer tutoring and related services.
Canceled practices for all student-athletes.
Canceled all campus events through March 31 involving more than 5 people.
Closed the fitness center indefinitely.
Temporarily closed all group gathering areas on campus.
Supported students studying abroad in returning to the U.S.
Added section on how to access student services

Information and Resources for Schools and School Personnel

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers the most up-to-date information on COVID-19. For updates from CDC, please see the following:

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

COVID-19 is a newly identified Coronavirus that is causing an outbreak of pneumonia illness. It was first identified in December 2019 in the city of Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. Since then, the virus has been identified in multiple other countries, including the United States.
What is the risk?

The CDC considers the 2019-nCoV virus a public health concern based on current information. However, the immediate health risk to the general U.S. public is considered low at this time. The CDC and the World Health Organization are closely monitoring the situation and providing ongoing guidance, which can be accessed here.
How do I prevent getting the virus?
There is no vaccine to prevent the 2019-nCoV, and the CDC advises that the best way to prevent infection is to avoid being exposed to the virus.

Please remember it is the peak of cold and flu season, so follow these best practices to help prevent the spread of all respiratory viruses:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer (available in many locations across campus).
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
We will continue to keep the campus community informed about any new information about the 2019-nCoV.

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