UT Dallas Monitors Coronavirus
No Cases Reported on Campus
The University of Texas at Dallas continues to monitor the outbreak
of COVID-19. There are currently no known cases within the UT Dallas
community.
Given the global nature of UT Dallas, we want to share important
tips on how to stay healthy, and remind you of the health and
wellness resources that are available. Please refer to the
University’s COVID-19 webpage for more
information.
Health and Safety
The health of our campus is very important. As with any communicable
illness, we encourage students, faculty and staff to always take
precautions to avoid becoming sick. Please review CDC
guidelines on preventative measures.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- 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
using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
- Follow CDC’s recommendations for using a facemask.
- CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a
facemask to protect themselves from respiratory
diseases, including COVID-19.
- Facemasks should be used by people who show symptoms of
COVID-19 to help prevent the spread of the disease to
others. The use of facemasks is also crucial for health
workers and people who are taking care of someone in
close settings (at home or in a health care facility).
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20
seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating;
and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
- If soap and water are not readily available, use an
alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are
visibly dirty.
COVID-19 symptoms may include fever, muscle or body aches, sore
throat and cough, fatigue and headaches. If you or anyone you know
has traveled to countries designated by CDC as Level 2 or higher —
where widespread transmission has occurred (see
here for latest list) — or has been in close contact with a
traveler to one of these countries and are exhibiting any of these
symptoms, we advise that you follow guidelines
recommended by the CDC.
The Student Health Center does not have masks available. Currently,
the CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a face mask
to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including COVID-19.
The Student Health Center does not have COVID-19 test kits. If you
think you've been exposed to the virus, please follow
CDC
guidelines
.
