Academy of Chinese Culture
& Health Sciences

Academy of Chinese Culture
& Health Sciences

Campus Update 3/15/2020

Dear ACCHS Community,

Our sincerest thanks to our community for your support of each other and the school during this challenging time. Administration is working hard to address this crisis and mitigate any potential risks to students or patients, while supporting you in the programs, clinic, and working to support our community. This is a time of difficult decisions and rapid change. Please bear with us as we work hard to make what we hope are the best choices, given the current information available. 

*** Please pay attention to your email for communications with the school, and forward and disseminate communications to classmates and instructors if you think may not be receiving them

As of Sunday, March 15, there are 338 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in California. There are six reported deaths. Friday saw the first confirmed case among UC Berkeley student body. While testing is just starting to roll out across the state, models suggest that the actual number of cases is significantly higher but still in the beginning stages. While the relative quiet has led some to suggest that contagion is still low, leading public health officials are recommending everyone proceed as is transmissibility is a very real and likely possibility. We do know that rates of infection will increase in the weeks to come, and are working to take steps now to protect our community. This evening governor Newsom announced statewide  measures aimed at addressing this crisis (https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1vAxRBpALPaxl). Please watch this press conference to  familiarize yourself with the new policies and guidelines being implemented.

As we continue to monitor the current outbreak of COVID-19 via through the California Public Health Department and the Alameda County Public Health Department  websites  here  and here. While at the Academy (or when in the general public), please adhere to the guidelines set forth by the WHO and CDC

As a small institution we rely on our instructors, students and community to support academic programs and efforts. Please let us know if you have any other thoughts our questions.  Thank you and please be safe.

In health and community,
Andres Bella, Acting President

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