As the corona virus (COVID-19)
situation has continued to evolve around the world, MIT has been actively assessing the risk
and impact on a daily basis and monitoring guidance from public health and
regulatory authorities. Our primary concerns are the health and safety of our
students and staff.
Returned
travellers
On 15 March 2020, the Australian
Government announced:
- all travellers to Australia will be required to self-isolate for 14 days
If you have arrived in Australia since
16th March 2020 at 12 am you must not enter the campus and return home to
self-isolate for 14 days.
If you are feeling unwell - do not
enter the campus. Instead seek medical treatment or call the National
Corona virus Helpline
For information on the corona virus
disease (COVID-19), call the Australian Government's National Corona virus
Helpline on 1800 020 080 or Health direct
on 1800 022 222.
Any MIT students or staffs who are in
this situation are encouraged to contact the campus to notify of their
situation. Campus staffs are also attempting to contact those who may be
impacted to offer guidance and support. Special consideration is being extended
to those impacted.
Students unable to return to
Australia, or unable to return to the campus to continue their studies may need
to have their study deferred. This will not affect their visa status. Students
should contact the Student Counsellor & Advocacy Officers on their campus
for further details:
- Melbourne email: counsellor@mit.edu.au
- Sydney email: counsellor.syd@mit.edu.au
Staff unable to return to Australia or
the campus will need to contact and notify the relevant Campus Director:
- Melbourne email: Amber Treseder Fitts atresederfitts@mit.edu.au
- Sydney email: Lyndall Benton lbenton@mit.edu.au
What are the
symptoms of the Novel corona virus?
The Novel Corona Virus is a
respiratory illness caused by a new virus. Symptoms range from a mild cough to
pneumonia. Some people recover easily, others may get very sick very quickly.
There is no known cure. There is evidence that it spreads from person to
person, so good hygiene can prevent infection.
Symptoms can include (but are not
limited to) fever, cough, fatigue, sore throat, and/or shortness of breath.
MIT provides free confidential
counselling support for any MIT student. If you need support at any time,
please call 03 8600 6700 or Read
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