The University of Iowa is monitoring reports and recommendations regarding the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) from national and regional health agencies on a daily basis, and is taking safety precautions to detect and treat any potential case of the virus by following the latest guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Iowa Department of Public Health. 

The university has procedures to deal with a health emergency and will follow the UI’s Critical Incident Management Plan. You can find the latest information here in Iowa Now. Please refer to this page and other regional and national health agencies for the most accurate, up-to-date information.