Letter to Parents regarding the H1N1 virus

Often when a student departs for college, many parents or guardians experience a certain amount of anxiety. This fall, news of H1N1 virus (previously known as swine flu) may add to that anxiety. We would like to take this opportunity to express our commitment to a healthy campus community and update you on the plans the University of St. Thomas has in place for addressing the H1N1 flu virus. Read full letter

H1N1 Weekly Update

November 13, 2009
During the ninth and tenth weeks of the semester, October 28- November 12th, 2009, H1N1 influenza activity at the University of St. Thomas decreased significantly for the first time since the beginning of the school year.  56 new cases were reported week 9 and 42 new cases week 10, compared to 115 during the week of October 21st.  A total of 491 cases have been reported.  It does appear that the H1N1 influenza activity on the University of St. Thomas campus is declining. However, a non-resident, graduate student became ill on October 31, 2009 and passed away on Friday, November 13, 2009 from complications related to bacterial pneumonia and possible H1N1.  This student had not been on campus or in class for several weeks. Our sympathies go out to the family. Read more

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