York's Pandemic Resources:
University's pandemic webpage can be linked to from the homepage of the York University website, or directly at:  http://www.yorku.ca/epp/influenza.html 

As updates relating to H1N1 Flu develop, students can access that info on the Registrar's Website: 
http://www.registrar.yorku.ca

Other resources to use:
York's Health Education, Student Community & Leadership Development - 416.736.2100, ext. 55196
Health Services @ York -  http://www.yorku.ca/scld/healthed/yorkhealthservices/
York's Health Education and Promotion: http://www.yorku.ca/scld/healthed/wellnesswednesday.html
Occupational Health & Safety - 416.736.5491
York U Emergency Preparedness Office - 416.736.5258

TORONTO, April 30, 2009

Dear members of the York University community:

As you may be aware, The World Health Organization has issued an international phase 5 pandemic alert.  

That said, at present, no cases of the virus have been reported among our students, faculty or staff.  York University is continuing to monitor the spread of the H1N1 influenza (Swine Flu), both globally and locally. I want to assure community members that York University is well prepared to deal with this particular public health care challenge. 

We have launched a webpage to inform the community about our pandemic preparedness and what individuals can do to limit the spread of the virus should there be an onset of the disease locally. 

As with any infectious disease, thoroughly washing and drying your hands, and practising coughing etiquette – coughing and sneezing into your sleeve – NOT into your hands – can help to lessen the spread of germs.  Signage has been posted to assist you with proper hygiene.  If you have have symptoms of respiratory illness or are not feeling well, you should stay at home.  In this case, you are encouraged to contact your health care provider or call TeleHealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000.

York University will provide communication updates as the situation progresses on our website and through the online student portal.  We will also issue printed bulletins and alerts on each of our campuses as necessary.

Mamdouh Shoukri
President and Vice-Chancellor
York University