Until further notice, all care at Student Health will be by appointment only and all visits will be via telehealth. If needed, telehealth visits will be followed by in-person care. The Student Health Center will be open Monday - Friday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
CURRENT UNIVERSITY INFORMATION ABOUT COVID-19
Last Updated: July 8, 2020
If you have been diagnosed with COVID-19, OR are waiting for test results, OR have cough, fever, or shortness of breath, or other symptoms of COVID-19:
To report a positive case of COVID-19 or exposure to COVID-19, please complete the Student Health Service COVID-19 Self Report Form. You can complete the form on behalf of yourself or someone else. If you require urgent clinical assistance, please call Student Health at 305-284-9100. For any other non-urgent issues, email Student Health at studenthealth@miami.edu.
How to get a viral test (for current infection): Testing will be available for enrolled students on the Coral Gables campus starting in Fall 2020. Limited testing is available for currently enrolled students at the medical campus. Please contact Student Health at studenthealth@miami.edu for further information. Drive through and at-home testing options are available in South Florida. Please note that most sites require an appointment and have specific testing criteria. Click on the links below for more details: How to get an antibody test (for past infection): Antibody tests are becoming more available and studies are underway to determine their accuracy. For updated information about antibody testing, contact us at studenthealth@miami.edu.
If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 and would like to consult a healthcare provider, you can schedule a telehealth appointment at mystudenthealth.miami.edu. The CDC has created a Coronavirus Self-Checker to help you make decisions about seeking appropriate medical care. This system is not intended for the diagnosis or treatment of COVID-19 and does not replace the judgment of healthcare professionals or the performance of any clinical assessment. Apple has created a similar screening tool. People at higher risk for serious illness from COVID-19 should contact their healthcare provider early, even if their illness is mild. Older adults and people who have severe underlying chronic medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness. If you develop emergency warning signs for COVID-19 get medical attention immediately. Emergency warning signs include*: *This list is not all inclusive. Please consult your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning. Call 911 if you have a medical emergency: Notify the operator that you have, or think you might have, COVID-19. If possible, put on a cloth face covering before medical help arrives.
People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19: This list is not all possible symptoms.
The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. The CDC recommends:
People infected with COVID-19 should receive supportive care to help relieve symptoms. Currently, there is no specific antiviral treatment recommended for COVID-19 infection. If you have questions regarding your symptoms, you may schedule a telehealth appointment at mystudenthealth.miami.edu.
Masks or face coverings will be required at the University of Miami in public areas or when six feet of separation between individuals cannot be guaranteed. The CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies) especially in areas of significant community-based transmission. The cloth face cover is meant to protect other people in case you are infected. Continue to keep about 6 feet between yourself and others. The cloth face cover is NOT a substitute for social distancing. For more information, review the CDC's recommendations and guidelines for cloth face coverings.
Limiting face-to-face contact with others is the best way to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Social distancing, also called “physical distancing,” means keeping space between yourself and other people outside of your home. To practice social or physical distancing stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arms’ length) from other people. Social distancing applies even if you are young and do not have any symptoms. Those who have no symptoms can still transmit the virus to somene else who is at risk of experiencing serious symptoms. Everyone has a role to play to reduce and slow the transmission of COVID-19 and protect those around us. We strongly encourage all members of the University of Miami community to truly practice social distancing. Review the CDC's website for more information on social distancing and how to protect yourself when leaving the home.
Student Health Service and other University partners are proactively monitoring the situation and are following guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). Additional information is available at the resources linked below: For more information:
The Florida Department of Health has set up a hotline for people in Florida who have questions about COVID-19. The call center is open 24/7. The number is 866-779-6121. Or, email COVID-19@flhealth.gov.
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