Monday, March 16, 2020

ANC COVID-19 Statement - March 16, 2020


There are NO confirmed cases of COVID-19 on the Arkansas Northeastern College campus at this time.  However, as a cautionary method, the College is closing the campus to the public for a deep cleaning from Tuesday, March 17, 2020, through Sunday, March 29, 2020.  During this time, ALL campus events have been canceled.  Online classes will continue as scheduled.


Students are strongly encouraged to:
  1. Check your ANC email daily:  Make sure you have access to your ANC student email.  This is the official means of communication for the college.
  2. Sign up for ANC’s Text Alert:  If you are not currently receiving text messages from ANC, login to your “My ANC Account” and follow the directions there for setup.
  3. Practice good sanitation:  Frequent handwashing and additional cleanliness.
  4. Limit face-to-face communications:  Utilize email and other technologies when possible.


ANC executive staff will continue to monitor the situation daily and will post updates to your ANC student email, the ANC website, the ANC app, and ANC social media outlets.


The Arkansas Health Department has a FREE hotline to call if you believe you may have been exposed.  To be assessed by phone, call 501-537-8969 Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm, or 800-554-5738 after hours or on the weekend.


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Resources:
► The Arkansas Department of Health has information regarding COVID-19 cases in the state.
► UAMS has developed a FREE online screening tool for COVID-19 for Arkansas residents.

► For information about handwashing, please visit the CDC’s Handwashing website.

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