Officials at Duke, along with health officials worldwide, are monitoring an outbreak of pneumonia caused by a novel (new) coronavirus that originated in late 2019. We are not aware of any 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases at any Duke campus or facility. We are providing this information to raise awareness and inform the Duke community.
Latest Updates
- 2020 Full Frame Film Festival Cancelled March 12, 2020March 11, 2020 Dear Friends of Full Frame: Yesterday, Duke University cancelled all sponsored events through April 20, 2020, which includes this year’s Full Frame Documentary Film Festival. At this time, we are in the process of notifying filmmakers, sponsors, donors, ticket buyers, and all of our stakeholders. We humbly ask for patience as our team works through ...
- Guidance for the Research Community March 12, 2020This page provides guidance and resources for the Duke Research Community to plan for potential impacts and to ensure research continuity during the coronavirus outbreak.
- Updates from Duke Chapel March 12, 2020Duke Chapel announced changes to their events, including worship services and tours through April 20. The Chapel remains open for visitors. https://chapel.duke.edu/duke-chapel-open-visitors-services-canceled-broadcasts-continue
- Information from The Graduate School March 12, 2020The Graduate School has set up a page on their website to help answer questions specific to Graduate School students about program changes. The page will be updated as more information is available. https://gradschool.duke.edu/student-life/coronavirus-information
- Update from The Rubenstein Arts Center March 12, 2020Dear friends of the Ruby, In order to minimize health and safety risks from COVID-19 to our patrons, the larger community, and Duke students, faculty, and staff, Duke University has adopted new policies on spring semester classes, residential life, travel, events, and campus visitors. (Find this update and the latest information on Duke’s Coronavirus response website.) In ...
CDC Travel Notices and Duke Guidance
The following table summarizes the government travel notices and the Duke guidance. This table will be updated regularly as the status of countries or Duke’s guidance changes.
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| Warning – Level 3, Avoid Nonessential Travel
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Updates for DKU Students
Information for all DKU programs will be posted here as soon as it is available. Please check back often for updates.
- Latest information from Duke Kunshan University
- FAQ for DKU
- Updates for DKU Parents
- Using Coursera for DKU – Student Guide
- Chancellors’ Message to DKU Undergraduate Parents & Students February 29, 2020
- Information For DKU Undergraduate Students February 11, 2020
- Information for DKU MScGH Students February 2, 2020
- Information for DKU Medical Physics Graduate Students February 2, 2020
- New Teaching Plan for the iMEP Program February 1, 2020
For more updates for DKU students, please see the archive.
Updates from Duke University
- 2020 Full Frame Film Festival Cancelled March 12, 2020
- Guidance for the Research Community March 12, 2020
- Updates from Duke Chapel March 12, 2020
- Information from The Graduate School March 12, 2020
- Update from The Rubenstein Arts Center March 12, 2020
For more updates from Duke University, please see the archive.
Traveling To China
- Jan 31: The U.S. Department of State reclassified its travel advisory to Level 4 – Do Not Travel to China
- Jan 27: The US Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) recommends all travelers avoid all nonessential travel to China
Important Resources
- How to Protect You and Your Family from COVID-19 (DukeHealth.org)
- Patient Care Resources for Duke Health Staff (Duke Health intranet)
- The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- The World Health Organization has information, documents and situation reports related to 2019 novel coronavirus.
- The World Health Organization (W.H.O.) provides a brief overview of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus in this video.
- The Duke Kunshan University website
- Information about the seasonal flu for the Duke community
What To Do if You Are Sick
- If you traveled to China in the last 14 days and feel sick with fever, cough or difficulty breathing, you should seek medical care right away.
- Ill students should contact Student Health at 919-681-9355, option 2 and ask to speak to a triage nurse
- Ill employees should contact Employee Occupational Health & Wellness at 919-684-3136, option 2 and ask for a nurse; after business hours call the Blood and Body Fluid exposure emergency hotline at 919-684-8115
- If you are seeking care, call ahead to your doctor’s office or emergency room and advise them of your recent travel and symptoms.
