Weekly H1N1 update from Queens University of Charlotte
 

Charlotte, N.C. (Nov. 9, 2009) – Queens University of Charlotte is closely following recommendations from the

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to try to limit the spread of the H1N1 flu virus on campus.

As of Nov. 6, 509 students have received the H1N1 vaccine on campus. Many are Presbyterian School of Nursing

students who have direct patient contact through clinical work. 
 
“We are grateful to see our campus community acting responsibly in practicing healthy habits including

frequent hand-washing, and also to those who have reported the first onset of flu-like symptoms,” said Dean of

Students John P. Downey. “We have set several prevention efforts in motion in accordance with our Pandemic Flu

Plan, but ultimately it comes down to individual responsibility.”
 

As of Nov. 9, a total of 32 faculty and staff members and 123 students have reported flu-like symptoms since

classes began at Queens on Aug. 26.
 

The isolation policy for residential students who have flu-like illness recently changed. Students will now be

required to socially isolate themselves in their residence hall rooms while they recover, only leaving to use

the restroom or seek medical attention. They no longer have to report to a social isolation area of Barnhardt

Hall. Their roommates will be assisted by Residence Life should they choose to relocate while the ill student

recovers.
 

The campus Pandemic Flu Response Committee is meeting weekly and will post any new information on the Queens

Web site as needed. The university’s Pandemic Flu Plan and other information are available at

http://www.queens.edu/flu. 
 
Queens University of Charlotte is a private, co-ed, Presbyterian-affiliated comprehensive university with a

commitment to both liberal arts and professional studies. Located in the heart of historic Charlotte, Queens

serves approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students through its College of Arts and Sciences, the

McColl School of Business, the Presbyterian School of Nursing, the Wayland H. Cato, Jr. School of Education,

the School of Communication and Hayworth College for Adult Studies.
 
 

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