JMU Health Update - March 15
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Dear JMU Family,
Update on Cases
The university observed 13 new positive cases of COVID-19 at the University Health Center Friday and over the weekend. With 26 cases considered “recovered,” the total number of active cases is now at 84. The number of open quarantine and isolation beds is 332 out of 434. More information can be found on the university’s Stop the Spread dashboard.
If you have had COVID-19 before, you can still get it again or be a carrier of the virus. All community members need to practice preventative measures, such as wearing a mask when around other people (even outside), washing your hands and maintaining physical distance.
Social Bubbles
As the weather warms, it is important to stay diligent and remain in your social bubbles. If your social bubble has changed (new people added to your bubble; someone in your bubble has recently traveled or been around others outside your bubble), it is important to get tested. Here are some options:
- University Health Center. Call 540-568-6178 for an appointment.
- Free COVID-19 testing clinics on Thursdays in Warren Hall 502 for off-campus students, faculty and staff members. Sign-up is required for students and faculty and staff.
- Surveillance testing (when selected).
Spring Reminder
Our future depends on you. Let’s continue to protect each other by practicing preventative measures and taking the time to be thoughtful about our choices. Watch Dr. Miller's video.
JMU Parent Revamps COVID-19 Dashboard
A unique aspect of our COVID-19 dashboard is the JMU connection. Lee Feinberg, whose daughter is a freshman at JMU, is a data visualization expert who has been crucial to the success of the redesigned dashboard. As JMU continues emphasizing transparency while keeping community members informed, read the full story behind the dashboard.
Stop the Spread HELPline
If students and their families have questions and can’t readily find the answers in our FAQs, call the Stop the Spread HELPline, which is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The toll-free number is 888-886-3131. And don’t forget, many of your questions can be answered here. Call center agents also will be answering questions sent to covid19@jmu.edu, and you can submit questions via a form on the Stop the Spread site. Please note, the HELPline is not for reporting noncompliance with health guidance and the Stop the Spread Agreement signed by all students. Please use the LiveSafe app, which goes directly to the JMU Public Safety dispatch.
Stay safe and download the COVIDWISE app!
