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known about the transmission and severity of
(CDC) will update this guidance as needed and
check the following CDC website periodically for
onavirus/2019-ncov/index.html.
the introduction and spread of COVID-19 into
s effort. Through collaboration and coordination
s to disseminate information about the disease and
ity. IHE should prepare to take steps to prevent
staff should local health officials identify
ion, and review plans with local health officials to
hose with special health needs. IHE plans should be
on strategies to protect high risk populations and
eaching and learning and protect students, staff,
Plans should build on everyday practices
eeism, communicating routinely) that include
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ublic and private institutions of higher education (IHE).
rsities: 2- or 4-year; public, private non-profit, or private
al mission. IHE administrators (e.g., presidents, deans,
res, set educational aims and standards, and direct
d how to help prevent the transmission of COVID-19
E react quickly should a case be identified in the IHE
HE is located. The guidance includes considerations to
arning, and research if there is community spread of
ssociated stigma.
VID-19?
ve an important role in slowing the spread of disease.
ave safe and healthy environments in which to learn
rs from throughout the community. All of these people
ces, equipment, and supplies.
tion in the United States related to COVID-19. This
some returning travelers and emergency responders
for IHE to provide accurate and timely information
ize the potential for stigma on college and university
pport to promote resilience among those groups
ation IHE can share to reduce COVID-19 associated
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