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<p> <meta id="meta" name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;color:#0E101A;
mso-bidi-font-style:italic">To TAMUC Community:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;color:#0E101A"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;color:#0E101A;
mso-bidi-font-style:italic">The welfare and safety of our community during this
time is TAMUC’S primary concern. We are writing to inform you of a recent
development relating to COVID-19. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;color:#0E101A"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;color:#0E101A;
mso-bidi-font-style:italic">We recently learned that a student, who is staying
on campus has</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;color:#0E101A"> tested
positive for COVID-19. Public and TAMUC healthcare officials acted quickly, and
appropriate protocols are being followed. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;color:#0E101A"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;color:#0E101A">We
understand that this is a challenging situation at several levels. We ask that
you respect the privacy of this individual.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;color:#0E101A"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;color:#0E101A">We
will continue to take steps to help protect the health and safety of our
community.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;color:#0E101A"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;color:#0E101A">We
also take this opportunity to remind our community of some important
information regarding COVID-19. In an effort to slow the spread of the virus,
we are requesting your immediate attention to and compliance with the following
health-authority-recommended practices to ensure your well-being and the
welfare of others:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#0E101A;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:
list .5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin">Follow
government mandates around travel, work, and leaving your home.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#0E101A;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:
list .5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin">Engage in
social distancing. Keep distance from others (about 6 feet).<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#0E101A;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:
list .5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin">Avoid close
contact with people who are sick.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#0E101A;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:
list .5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin">Wash your
hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water
are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#0E101A;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:
list .5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin">Avoid
touching your face, eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#0E101A;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:
list .5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin">Cover your
cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#0E101A;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:
list .5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin">Clean and
disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#0E101A;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:
list .5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin">Get a flu
vaccine.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#0E101A;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:
list .5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin">Watch for
cough, troubled breathing, or other signs of respiratory infection.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#0E101A;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:
list .5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin">Monitor
temperature for fever above 100.4 degrees F (38 degrees C).<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#0E101A;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:
list .5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin">Those who
develop a cough, fever, and difficulty breathing, should call their
primary care provider or call the Student Health Center at 903-886-5853
for further instructions. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#0E101A;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:
list .5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin">The
counseling staff is available to support those experiencing anxiety or
other mental health concerns, which are common in these times. The
Counseling Center can be reached at 903-886-5145.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;color:#0E101A"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;color:#0E101A">The
CDC website (</span><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.cdc.gov_COVID19&d=DwMFaQ&c=oqyuZuih6ykib6aKiBq22_bich4AVfYGoLertJN0bEc&r=d7mEB2p2506frt6QpEuAWJ8K3NYabkARjALZdNKKn6A&m=WLlFblHGBcCFtcd0mQ3zLSNrXJUOlwKFjZDRUIEoJVw&s=hF1NGxDeVA_TijCd1Ozhb_4H5WfnMdPH8KWy0cqRwO4&e=" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:
Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;color:#4A6EE0">www.cdc.gov/COVID19</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:
Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;color:#0E101A">) and the Hunt County
Health Department (</span><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.huntcounty.net_page_hunt.health-5Fservices&d=DwMFaQ&c=oqyuZuih6ykib6aKiBq22_bich4AVfYGoLertJN0bEc&r=d7mEB2p2506frt6QpEuAWJ8K3NYabkARjALZdNKKn6A&m=WLlFblHGBcCFtcd0mQ3zLSNrXJUOlwKFjZDRUIEoJVw&s=Nuq2boc7hF1qvogOw8xgW4ag7qOxnYKhddGcVmhCOIE&e=" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:
Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;color:#4A6EE0">http://www.huntcounty.net/page/hunt.health_services</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:
Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;color:#0E101A">) contains all current
recommendations for this evolving situation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;color:#0E101A"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;color:#0E101A">Please
know that we will be monitoring daily, updated guidance and information to
determine appropriate action. Regarding events and other campus-based programs:
we will be keeping you informed about developments occurring to minimize the
spread of the virus. Lots of relevant information, including the fall return
plan, can be found at the Stay Healthy website at </span><a href="https://new.tamuc.edu/coronavirus/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:
Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;color:#4A6EE0">https://new.tamuc.edu/coronavirus/</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:
Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;color:#0E101A">. Links to this are
prominently displayed in the LionSafe app and on </span><a href="http://www.tamuc.edu/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;
mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;color:#4A6EE0">www.tamuc.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:
Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;color:#0E101A">. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;color:#0E101A"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:
"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;
color:#0E101A">This is not a time to panic. However, it is a time to be
attentive, flexible, serious, and engaged regarding the steps we need to take
as a community to care for ourselves and others.</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:
Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;color:#0E101A"> Please be
attentive to TAMUC communications addressing COVID-19 and additional steps we
will be taking to address this rapidly evolving situation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;
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