HSPH classes resume Mon., May 4. Call 432-NEWS (6397) for updates. Click for more info...
To the HSPH Community,
In consultation with the Boston Public Health
Commission (BPHC), HSPH will resume normally scheduled activities effective
Saturday, May 2. Regular HSPH classes will resume on Monday, May 4. We will
continue to implement appropriate public health practices during this
time.
BPHC has identified two probable H1N1 cases among Harvard Dental
students, with another 7 students showing flu-like symptoms. FYI: Due to the
involvement of Harvard dental and medical students in clinical activities, the
following steps are being taken:
- Harvard Dental Center will remain closed through Wednesday, May 6.
- Harvard School of Dental Medicine classes are canceled through Wednesday, May 6.
- Harvard Medical School student educational activities in the hospitals or other clinical settings are canceled through Wednesday, May 6.
- Harvard Medical School on-campus student activities and all classes --- including HST classes held at MIT -- are canceled through Monday, May 4.
The decision to extend the cancellation of classes and other activities will be reevaluated early next week.
The differing dates and activities reflect BPHC recommendations and
a current estimation of the risk to the members of the individual
schools.
Should circumstances warrant, anticipated dates could
change. Check the HSPH home page ( http://www.hsph.harvard.edu ), 432-NEWS
(6397), and the Harvard home page ( http://www.harvard.edu ) for
updates.
If you feel ill or have medical questions, please contact your
medical provider. If you receive care from Harvard University Health Services,
call 617-432-1370. The after-hours urgent-care number is 617-495-5711.
We will keep you informed as more information becomes available. Also,
updates will be available at http://www.HUHS.harvard.edu.