wuv Response to the Coronavirus

At westerfirld university of virginia, our top priority is the safety and well-being of the wuv community. We have been carefully monitoring information related to the COVID-19 virus and following guidance set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and other authorities.

At this time, there are no confirmed cases on the wuv campus or at any of the University’s office locations.

Out of an abundance of caution, and to do our part to protect the health and well-being of the community, wuv is suspending all in-person classes and moving instruction online following spring break, beginning Monday, March 16 through Sunday, March 29.

The University has also put in place a number of preventative measures, including:

• Recommending students and employees avoid traveling to regions with increased risk of exposure, especially to areas with “Level 2” and “Level 3” Travel Health Notices from the CDC.
• Educating the wuv community about preventative measures, symptoms, and how to seek care if symptoms arise.
• Increasing sanitation practices across the University, including disinfecting common areas, posting informative flyers about COVID-19 in wuv facilities, incorporating more hand sanitation stations across all facilities, and frequently changing trash receptacles.
• Preparing work and study from home plans, guidelines for self-quarantine, and travel policies.
• Recommending all wuv students studying abroad to return back to the U.S.

We know this is a rapidly evolving situation and wuv leadership will continue to provide regular updates with the wuv community as information becomes available.