COVID-19 case
April 6, 2020 - 5:08 p.m.
April 6, 2020
Dear SFA Community,
I am writing today to inform you that we have been notified of the first confirmed COVID-19 case among our university community. The person who tested positive has not been on campus since March 27 and had limited contact with the university community.
The University will not be releasing the name of this individual to comply with federal law that protects the health information privacy of individuals. When a positive test result is received, the Texas Department of State Health Services will conduct a “contact investigation” and anyone who needs to self-quarantine should be notified. In this case, and going forward with any future cases, if you are not personally notified, you are not considered to be at increased risk.
I want to remind anyone in our campus community that may be experiencing COVID-19 symptoms to contact the COVID-19 Call Center at 936-468-4787 for guidance. The Call Center is available Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
As there may be more cases in the future, remember to practice social distancing and good hygiene practices such as covering coughs and sneezes, washing your hands and avoiding touching your face, especially your eyes, nose or mouth.
Updated information is always available at www.sfasu.edu.
Thank you for all you are doing during this unprecedented time to keep yourself and our campus community safe.
| Scott Gordon President Stephen F. Austin State University | President's Office T 936.468.2201 | F 936.468.2202 Scott.Gordon@sfasu.edu |
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