Information Update | Coronavirus Update – January 27, 2020
Peterborough ON – (January 27, 2020) – Fleming College is aware of the Coronavirus outbreak in China, and the health and safety of our entire Fleming community is of utmost importance. As of January 27, Ontario Health officials have confirmed one case of Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), and one presumptive case in Toronto, and while the situation is rapidly evolving, Public Health Ontario, along with the Ministry of Health is closely monitoring the outbreak.
At Fleming, we have established a core team who are meeting regularly and working diligently with Peterborough Public Health and public health authorities to keep our community informed and up to date.
At this point in time, all classes and campus operations will continue as scheduled.
If you have questions about this virus, we encourage you to visit the Ministry of Health website for more information and updates.
About the Coronavirus
Coronaviruses typically affect the upper respiratory tract and can cause the common cold and pneumonia. In some cases, the virus can cause more severe symptoms. More information on the new coronavirus and its symptoms are available from the Government of Canada.
What to do if you feel sick
As during any flu season, if you feel sick, follow the usual best practices:
- Stay home
- Avoid close contact with others
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, and then throw the tissue away and wash your hands, or cough/sneeze into your elbow
- Wash your hands often with soap and water
- If your symptoms escalate, contact your healthcare provider or visit the on-campus Health Services at Frost or Sutherland Campus. For Haliburton and Cobourg campuses, community health services are available, including:
- Haliburton:
- Haliburton Highlands Health Services
7199 Gelert Rd
Phone: 705-457-1392 - Cobourg:
- Northumberland Hills Hospital (Cobourg)
1000 Deplama Drive
Phone: 905-372-6811 - Cobourg Health Centre
316 King St. East, Suite 203
Phone: 905-373-1280
Prevention
There are steps you can take to prevent the spread of viruses:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water
- Don’t touch your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands
- Avoid sharing personal items
- Clean hard surfaces in shared spaces with disinfectant
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
For more information, please visit the below resources:
We will continue to provide updates here: https://flemingcollege.ca/coronavirus