University of Georgia President Jere Morehead sent out a letter to members of the University of Georgia community regarding coronavirus Monday afternoon.
In that letter, Morehead stated the health and safety of members of the UGA community are the highest priority. Due to increased warning levels from both the CDC and the U.S. State Department last week, UGA has suspended travel abroad programs for Spring 2020 in Italy, South Korea, and China. The returning students have been asked to self-quarantine for 14 days. As a result of the rapidly evolving nature of the coronavirus, named COVID-19, Morehead urged UGA community members to be mindful of the need to monitor conditions as they prepare for Spring Break.
The University is working with the students to make sure they are able to complete their coursework in these programs.
UGA is working under the guidance of the U.S. State Department, CDC, and the Georgia Department of Public Health.