CAMPUS HEALTH
Dear Campus Community,
Please be advised that two student-athletes who reside in the University Village have tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19). The students are isolating in their residences according to guidance from the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH).
ADH is contacting individuals who may have come into contact with the two infected students. UA Little Rock is conducting supplemental contact tracing to inform those that may have come into contact with the students. Those that have been in contact with the students will be asked to self-quarantine for 14 days.
Campus Living will implement sanitation protocols based on guidance from the CDC. In collaboration with Facilities Management, personal protective equipment (PPE) and sanitation supplies are being provided to residents and staff in the building where the infected students reside. Further, support services will continue to be provided to students while they isolate.
We will continue to update you regarding COVID-19 cases via the UA Little Rock Digest, and on the COVID website.
Sincerely,
Christina S. Drale
Chancellor
Health Services Reminder
If you are feeling unwell, contact your medical provider or call Health Services at 501-569-3188. If you have an emergency, call 911. More information about COVD-19 safety, best practices, and resources is available from the ADH.
For patients with questions about whether they may have COVID-19, UAMS HealthNow offers free screenings for all Arkansans. To access, go to the UAMS HealthNow site and click on the screening tool. This service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to individuals of all ages across the state of Arkansas and can be accessed from a smartphone, tablet, laptop or computer.
If you have symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, cough, and shortness of breath) or have had contact with someone KNOWN to have COVID-19, contact ADH. They have activated a call center to answer questions from health care providers and the public about the novel coronavirus. During normal business hours (8:00 am – 4:30 pm), urgent and non-urgent calls, please call 800-803-7847. After normal business hours, urgent calls needing immediate response, please call 501-661-2136.