Campus updates will be provided here and at www.mvnu.edu/crisis when pertinent.

Dear campus community,

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed that a Mount Vernon Nazarene University staff member has tested positive for influenza A(H1N1) virus. This individual is recovering under physician care and will remain in quarantine per recommendations made by Knox County Health Department.

Over the next seven days, if you become aware of symptoms such as fever, cough, headaches, muscle aches, vomiting, and/or diarrhea, please stay home and consult your physician.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is working in collaboration with the CDC, Ohio Department of Health, and Knox County Health Department and following all appropriate guidelines. Facilities Services has been made aware of the situation and its staff is taking extra precautions in sanitizing facilities. They are utilizing a cleaning solution that is known by the CDC to kill the virus.

All campus functions and business operations will continue as scheduled. The University urges students, faculty, and staff remaining on campus during the summer to follow infection control steps. These preventive measures include:

* Frequent hand washing
* Covering your mouth and nose with a tissue if you have a cough or sneeze

Frequent use of waterless hand sanitizers is also recommended.

For more information on the influenza A (H1N1) virus, go to www.cdc.gov/swineflu.
View additional resources at www.mvnu.edu/crisis.

Thank you for your attention in this important matter. We will keep you posted by e-mail and online if any changes occur.

Dr. Dan Martin
President