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Memorandum to Students Regarding Coronavirus

March 11, 2020

Dear Students,

Due to the recent outbreak of COVID- 19 (Coronavirus-19) on the East Coast of the United States in the past few days, we wish for your good health and safety.

Accordingly, we urge you to follow our previous instructions and advice, in order to avoid exposure to this virus by taking the following precautions:

1-  Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water. If this is not possible, use hand sanitizers.

2-   Avoid contact with sick persons showing symptoms of the virus.

3-   Avoid crowded places and domestic travel unless absolutely necessary.

4-   Follow your school's instructions, as well as those of your local authorities.

5-   Contact your primary care physician, the nearest clinic, or emergency room, for instructions if you have any of the following symptoms:

If you experience any problem in seeking medical attention, please contact the CulturalOffice or the

Health Office by Email, or call the following emergency numbers:

Kuwaiti Embassy:                  202·262-0758

Cultural Office:                      202-364-2104

General Consulate in N.Y:     917-242-6688

Health Office:                         202-320-2415

GeneralConsulate LA:          310-279-3644

 

 

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