TAMIU to Follow A&M System Guidance on COVID-19; Foreign Travel by Students, Faculty, Staff Restricted
Written by Post Public Information Representative, Mar 8, 2020, 0 Comments
Courtesy Mika S. Akikuni,
(Laredo, Texas)-In light of concerns about the global outbreak of COVID-19 (“Coronavirus”), The Texas A&M University System this week issued new restrictions on foreign travel impacting the students, faculty and staff of its network of 11 universities and eight state agencies, including Texas A&M International University (TAMIU).
“We have no greater responsibility than to promote the health and safety of students, faculty and staff,” wrote Chancellor John Sharp in a letter to university presidents and agency directors, “We also are responsible for promoting public health, especially during this period of global uncertainty.”
TAMIU president Dr. Pablo Arenaz, concurred, noting that such measures are appropriate.
“We must do our best to protect our students and campus community. While some of these measures may seem intrusive, we must bear in mind that we are dealing with a developing health crisis. While Laredo is case-free, we believe an abundance of caution is well-advised,” Dr. Arenaz said.
