This website provides the latest information about AUC's actions to respond to the spread of COVID-19, also called novel Coronavirus. The University is actively monitoring the local and global health situation and is taking precautionary measures in an effort to help limit the spread of infection.
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May 8, First Confirmed Covid-19 Case
Today, we learned that the first member of the AUC community has tested positive for Covid-19 on our Tahrir campus. The individual was transferred to a quarantine facility yesterday.
May 4, President’s Operational Excellence Initiative
Over the past six weeks, our community has demonstrated AUC’s characteristic resilience, determination, agility and spirit of collaboration in the face of the global pandemic. We can take pride in having achieved the twin goals we defined at the outset of protecting the health and safety of our community and saving the spring term for our students.
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Coping in Egypt During the COVID-19 Crisis: AUC's Pandemic and Post-Pandemic Research and Innovation Initiative
AUC’s Pandemic and Post-Pandemic Research and Innovation Initiative awarded funding to 10 different research projects that are aimed at creating an impact both during and after the global COVID-19 pandemic — contributing to the scholarship and innovation in the fight against it. In this series, we are highlighting each of the 10 projects to learn about what they are and what impact they will have on society.
Campus Conversation Recap: Managing Sustainability
Last week's campus conversation, moderated by Samer Atallah '97, associate professor in AUC's Department of Economics., discussed managing the sustainability of AUC in terms of finance, jobs and continuation of the educational mission while protecting the community from COVID-19. Taking part in the conversation were President Francis Ricciardone, Provost Ehab Abdel-Rahman, Senior Associate Vice President for Human Resources Sarah Refaat and Associate Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer Amir Habib. Board of Trustees Virtual Meeting
Report-for-Change: A People-Centric Urban Management Tool - Pandemic and Post-Pandemic Research at AUC
AUC’s Pandemic and Post-Pandemic Research and Innovation Initiative awarded funding to 10 different research projects that are aimed at creating an impact both during and after the global COVID-19 pandemic — contributing to the scholarship and innovation in the fight against it. In this series, we are highlighting each of the 10 projects to learn about what they are and what impact they will have on society.
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The effect of Coronavirus quarantine on Psychology
May 21, AUCTV spoke to Hani Henry, associate professor of psychology and associate dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, and a psychology graduate student about the psychological effects of the quarantine.
Businesses and Business education during the corona virus pandemic
May 13, AUCTV's interview with Sherif Kamel '88, '90, '13, dean of the School of Business, and Ahmed Abdel Meguid, associate dean for undergraduate studies and administration at the school, about the effects of the pandemic on businesses and business education.
Third Virtual Conversation with AUC International Faculty and Staff
May 17, Watch the third virtual conversation with AUC's international faculty and staff, hosted by President Francis Ricciardone, Provost Ehab Abdel-Rahman, and Counselor Ashraf Hatem. Joining the call was Acting Consul General Benjamin Naseman of the U.S. Embassy in Egypt.
COVID-19 Useful Resources
Latest News
- Alert – FLIGHTS AVAILABLE TO PARIS ON AIR FRANCE---US Embassy in Cairo
- Alert – FLIGHTS AVAILABLE FROM CAIRO TO FRANKFURT, GERMANY--- US Embassy in Cairo
- Which international destinations are reopening to tourists? ---CNN, May 30
- Playdates and the pandemic: Can kids safely meet up?---CNN, May 30
- One in 10 Covid-19 patients with diabetes die within a week, study finds----CNN, May 29
- Amid coronavirus, CDC offers guidelines on office reopenings---Fox News, May 28
- Airlines announce new coronavirus policies to adhere to social distancing----Axios, May 28
- Google rolls out program to combat coronavirus scams---The Hill, May 28
- Wearing a mask at home could help stop coronavirus spread among family members, study says---CNN, May 28
- When can you be around others? CDC updates coronavirus guidance---CNN, May 27
- Frequently Asked Questions for US Embassy in Cairo---US Embassy in Cairo
- Reopening Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools, and Homes---CDC
- WHO cannot predict end of COVID-19 pandemic: Regional Official---WHO
- Recommendation Regarding the Use of Cloth Face Coverings, Especially in Areas of Significant Community-Based Transmission----CDC
- Should I wear a face mask?----World Health Organization
Useful Resources
- World Health Organization
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Egypt Cares
- US Embassy in Egypt Alerts
These articles and links on Coronavirus are from different internet resources. AUC provides these links to enhance the awareness of its community. AUC is not liable for the validity or accuracy of its content.
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