Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. The virus that causes COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus that was first identified during an investigation into an outbreak in Wuhan, China.
Recommendations from OSHA and CDC, to aid in preventing the coronavirus may include:
General Information
Moody Intramural Sports Complex Walk-in Clinic
SUAg Cooperative Extension COVID-19 FAQ's
Southern University System COVID-19 Dashboard, Click Here
Up-to-Date Notifications:
- Memo: SUS HR - Updated SUS Covid-19 Notification Procotol, Click Here (11/06/2020)
- Memo - Message from the President-Chancellor Belton: SUBR Return to On-Site Model, Click Here (08/10/2020)
- Memo - SUS HR: Telecommuting Agreements Extension, Click Here (04/30/2020)
- Memo - Chancellor-Dean: Extended Stay at home Order for SUAREC/CAFCS Employees, Click here (04/30/2020)
- Memo - SUS HR: Health Insurance Marketplace Coverage, Click Here (03/27/2020)
- Memo - SUS HR: COVID Special Issue 2 - Telecommuting Leave Guidance, Click Here (03/26/2020)
- Memo - Message from the President-Chancellor Belton: COVID-19 Update; two confirmed cases, Click Here (03/25/2020)
- Memo - SUAREC/CAFCS Message from Chancellor-Dean: Temporary Alternative Work Modes, Click Here (03/25/2020)
- Memo - SUS HR: SU Remains open for Business, Click Here (03/24/2020)
- Executive Order, "Stay-at-Home" - JBE-33-2020, Click Here (03/22/2020)
- Memo - Alternative Operating Guidelines for SUAREC/CAFCS Employees, Click Here (03/18/2020)
- Memo - Alternative Operational Model for the SU System Employees, Click Here (03/17/2020)
- Interim Research Policy for COVID-19 Emergency, Click Here (03/17/2020)
- SU System Campuses detail plans in response to COVID-19, Click Here (03/12/2020)
- Declaration of Emergency, Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Public Health (LDH/OPH), Click Here (03/10/2020)
- Letter from the Southern University System President-Chancello
- Dr. Ray Belton, Click Here (03/04/2020)
Quick Facts/Tips:
- COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheet
- COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheet
- COVID-19 Vaccine Phases
- COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions
- COVID-19 Vaccine Key Messages
- Impact of COVID-19 on Ag Development and Food Safety
- Food Safety and the COVID-19 (FDA)
- What you need to know about the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) – (PDF)
- Coronavirus Prevention Fact Sheet (PDF)
- Proper Cleaning and Disinfecting Fact Sheet (PDF)
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Practice proper infection control and sterilization measures.
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Frequently wash hands with soap and water (at least 20 seconds); if soap and water are not available, use alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
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Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.
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Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
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Stay home when you are sick, and see a doctor immediately to be evaluated for COVID-19.
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If someone becomes infected, insist that he or she fully recover before returning.
- LA Health Alert Network: COVID-19 MIS-C, Click Here (08/13/2020)
- SU Ag Center's Transition to Work, Click Here
- COVID-19 and YOU Survey, Click Here
- DoD Response to COVID-19, Click Here
- US government Response, Click Here
- White House COVID-19 Task Force Efforts, Click Here
- White House Updates, Click Here
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) - Current updates, Click Here
- FEMA, Click Here
- Food & Nutrition Response for COVID-19, Click Here
- Well-AHeadLouisiana: COVID-19 Q&A/Resources, Click Here
- U.S. Government Response to COVID-19, Click Here
- EPA List of Disinfectants for Use of COVID-19, Click Here
- Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 in Homes and Residential Communities - Patients. Click Here
- $0 Online Doctor Visits with BlueCare, Click Here. If you have questions, Louisiana has launched a statewide call network. Please call 211 or text the keyword LACOVID to 898-211
- CLICK HERE for the latest information regarding the number of cases in Louisiana
- La. Department of Education page featuring COVID-19 guidance for schools: Click Here
- Federal Financial aid guidance:https://ifap.ed.gov/electronic-announcements/030520Guidance4interruptionsrelated2CoronavirusCOVID19
Student Section:
Moodle resources available to SUBR faculty and students. These resources are available on Moodle and may be accessed via self-enrollment.
- SUS One-Stop Help Desk Support - Please call 877-771-0621 for assistance with all student support services (admissions, registration, financial aid, student accounts and other enrollment management inquiries). This is in addition to your general IT and Moodle support. - SU Help Desk
- Student Resources (Login Required) - https://moodle.sus.edu/course/view.php?id=3209
consists of user guides (LiveText, RedShelf, Pearson, etc.) of various resources utilized in Moodle. - Moodle Student Orientation (Login Required)- https://moodle.sus.edu/enrol/instances.php?id=6926. This course provides information and exercises that entail the basic features that may be used in Moodle. A student may obtain a badge once this orientation is completed. Students can upload to a course showing that they understand how to use Moodle.
- SUBR Faculty Café (Login Required) - https://moodle.sus.edu/course/view.php?id=9. This is an area designated to share information, tips, concerns, etc. with SUBR faculty.
- Louisiana Public Library WIFI Access Map - https://bit.ly/2JeHkK3 The Louisiana Board of Regents' LOUIS Library Network has developed a map of library locations that are providing WIFI hotspots for college students and faculty members needing internet access.
Resources:
- LA Compilation of COVID-19 State Pages
- Louisiana Economic Development
- Office of Group Benefits (LA)
- Office of Motor Vehicle (LA)
- 1890 Universities Institutional COVID-19 Resources (PDF)
- Southern University John B. Cade Library
- State Library of Louisiana
- Information about COVID-19 in Louisiana
- USDA (COVID-19 Updates)
- LA Department of Health
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- World Health Organization
- Governor's Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (GOHSEP)
- 4-H Healthy Living Activity Guide
Reference: CDC (03/26/2020) | For more information: www.cdc.gov/COVID19