The novel COVID-19 virus is leading to panic. As the virus directly impacts highly concentrated areas and spreads rapidly through contact, colleges are a high risk location for the virus to fester. This has led to legitimate fears and panic amongst health professionals all the way to parents of children away at school. Twitter has been a major platform for relaying of information and raising questions past health concerns, but rather wellbeing of students at college.
Major organizations have taken to social media to aid in awareness regarding the Coronavirus. World organizations like World Health Organization and other groups like the CDC are taking to social media as well. As memes and jokes regarding the severity of Covid-19 arise there has been a rise amongst information being put on the internet. The goal of these organizations is increasingly to get the most accurate and up to date tactics on a platform where millions can see, like Instagram.
News stations such as CNN and Fox have been keeping up with the latest on college class cancelations and other updates regarding cases on campuses. CNN specifically covered the acute risks associated with college lifestyle and how it can intensify the Covid-19 outbreak. An article with the associated risks details how to protect yourself and the implications close living quarters can have.
In consideration of the circumstances schools all over are closing their doors temporarily. Many campuses have had students with symptoms of Covid-19 or have been diagnosed completely. Stanford, University of Washington, and Hofstra University just to name a few have temporarily shut down classes to help prevent further spread of the disease.
The Coronavirus has spread rapidly through many countries. Students who have partaken in study abroad programs have been sent home early due to the outbreak. Some of the countries include Italy, China, France, and many more. Cases are popping up increasingly in the United States which continues to lead to more college closures.
Here is a list of some of the most common means of spreading the Coronavirus. Many campuses are sharing posts and information from WHO or the CDC in the best prevention manners against Covid-19. Washing hands, avoiding touching your face, and more can all help prevent the spread.
As the outbreak continues to spread this causes questions to arise on what to do about it. More campuses are closing and news sources like New York Times, CNN, and Fox all have the latest updates on where outbreaks and quarantines are occurring and which campuses are already closing temporarily. It is essential to keep updated on information as students and general public to keep protected, and colleges shutting down is taking steps in the right direction to help prevent further spread.
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