A Grand Valley task force has been established to prepare against the threat of the Ebola virus and review best practices.
Andy Beachnau, associate vice provost for Student Affairs, stressed that there have been no reports of anyone in the campus community affected by Ebola but said it is important to plan a coordinated response.
Matt McLogan, vice president for University Relations, was named campus spokesperson.
Staff members at the Campus Health Center, supported by Metro Health, have been trained by the Ottawa County Health Department to follow guidelines established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention if a patient at the center presents symptoms of the virus.
Jean Nagelkerk, vice provost for Health, said her staff members remain in contact with Spectrum Health and Kent County Health Department. Information about the virus was sent to all students, faculty and staff members who are involved in health-related programs.
Mark Schaub, chief international officer, said there are not any international students on campus from countries that have reported Ebola outbreaks.
The CDC has updated travel guidelines and information about Ebola
on its website at www.cdc.gov.
