For the latest information on COVID-19, visit the Stetson Coronavirus Communication page.

March 2, 2020, 6 p.m. Update:

University officials continue to meet on an ongoing basis to discuss the evolving situation of the COVID-19 strain of the Corona Virus. On the Stetson coronavirus update website, you can access up-to-date information regarding the countries to which we have suspended or delayed international travel. In countries where we currently have students, faculty and/or staff participating in Stetson-sponsored programs, we are actively monitoring the situation and will make any changes, if needed.

Stetson’s W.O.R.L.D. (World Outreach, Research, Learning and Development): The David and Leighan Rinker Center for International Learning manages the university’s study abroad and exchange programs and is working with Stetson students and faculty to keep them up to date on current and planned travel programs.

The Florida Department of Health (DOH) is recommending travelers returning from any of the high- to medium-risk areas (China, South Korea, Iran and parts of Italy) who are asymptomatic, or without apparent symptoms, isolate themselves for up to 14 days to ensure COVID-19 is not present. According to the DOH, the vast majority of flights from affected regions are being rerouted to airports with CDC quarantine areas for screening. If you are returning from personal travel from one of the areas for which the DOH suggests self-isolation, please contact [email protected] for us to work with you on your academic needs. 

The university continues to assess the situation on a daily basis and will provide updates as the situation changes and as the Florida DOH, CDC and State Department provide new information.

We will continue to work to provide guidance and context to students, faculty and administrators in this fast-evolving situation, and ask that despite the obvious health concerns and surrounding uncertainty, we as a community continue to treat each other with care and kindness. 

March 2, 2020, noon Update:

On Sunday, March 1, the Florida Department of Health announced two presumptive cases of COVID-19 in Florida: One in Manatee county and another in Hillsborough. Both individuals are in isolation at this time. Following the announcements, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis directed that a Public Health Emergency be declared in the state of Florida. 

Today, the governor and officials with Florida Health held a press conference in Tampa, and Florida Health is updating its information on its website and posting to social media.

Stetson University will continue to provide updates as information becomes available. The next update will be issued at 6 p.m. on March 2.

Read more on the Stetson University Coronavirus Communication webpage.

Feb. 27, 2020, Update:

Stetson University would like to keep the community informed about the coronavirus known as COVID-19.

At this time, there are no known cases of coronavirus in the state of Florida. Stetson has a comprehensive infectious disease protocol that is ready to be activated, should it be necessary.

With students and faculty going on Spring Break from March 2-6, the university would like to remind everyone to stay informed and practice healthy and safe behaviors.

Read more on the Stetson University Coronavirus Communication webpage.