LINDSBORG -- Bethany College Interim President Elizabeth Mauch informed the campus community today that the college will start spring break early in response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak.
The following is a letter to the campus community from Mauch that is on the Bethany website.
Dear Campus Community,
We are learning information continuously. We will continue to provide updates as necessary by email, and/or or through the website.
As such, we have decided to start Spring Break early, at the conclusion of classes, today, Friday March 13 and ending on March 29. During this time, students are welcome to stay in the residence halls. Meals will be provided as carry out as of tonight at dinner. The following week, March 21-28 Sodexo food services will not be available, but if you need meals or help with meals, please let Student Development know.
We will have an update on March 25 about campus reopening after Spring Break. Updates will come via email and through updates to this page.
In our campus planning, we have learned that in any situation if symptoms warrant investigation, the county and state health departments dictate procedure. The McPherson County Health Department will be notified of a test result by the Kansas Department of Health and it will be up to McPherson County Health Department to release any information and/or results as they deem appropriate.
Please be sure to take care of yourself. Each of us plays an important role in maintaining our personal health, which in turn helps protect our broader community. Please continue to follow CDC recommendations to prevent the spread of COVID-19 shared earlier. Taking actions that limit exposure to the virus will help ensure our collective health and safety.
Sincerely,
Dr. Mauch