Cornell University plans to remain open despite 623 cases of H1N1 and the death of one student due to flu complications.
The university has no plans to cancel or modify classes unless the outbreak gets significantly worse or a new strain of the flu surfaces, according to Fox News.
However, the university has established a Flu Incident Lead Team, which was set up when H1N1 first made headlines, to manage day-to-day flu-related operations. The group, which meets twice a week, seeks ways to address practical issues raised by the H1N1 outbreak, such as academic attendance polices, dining and transportation concerns.
Additionally, as the outbreak continued to increase, the university formed another group comprised of Cornell’s most senior administrators, called Ad Hoc Incident Group for H1N1. The group meets on a daily basis.
As the virus continues to spread, both groups are receiving guidance for the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the New York State Department of Health.
Further, the university has installed hand sanitizer stations in building lobbies and open spaces.
Officials for the university said if the virus affected faculty and staff to a point where the school could not function properly, the school may be shut down.
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