GENERAL INFORMATION What is mumps? Mumps is an infectious virus passed through saliva and respiratory secretions. While the incubation period is 12 to 25 days, symptoms often appear 16 to 18 days after exposure. What is the status of mumps on campus? Since September 17, 2019, 77 people at the College of Charleston have been… Read More »
The College of Charleston Emergency Management Team is providing you the most up-to-date information surrounding mumps on campus. As of this morning, we have no new cases of the mumps to report among members of the campus community. Since the outbreak was announced in late September 2019, the College has had a total of 76… Read More »
The College of Charleston Emergency Management Team is providing you the most up-to-date information surrounding the ongoing mumps outbreak on campus. One new case of the mumps was diagnosed in a member of the campus community over the winter break. Since the outbreak was announced in late September 2019, the College has had a total… Read More »
The College of Charleston Emergency Management Team is providing you the most up-to-date information surrounding the ongoing mumps outbreak on campus. As of Wednesday, December 18, 2019, 5 mumps cases have been confirmed this past week. The College of Charleston remains on its normal operating schedule and will not change its activity schedule, regardless of… Read More »
The College of Charleston Emergency Management Team is providing you the most up-to-date information surrounding the ongoing mumps outbreak on campus. As of Wednesday, December 11, 2019, nine mumps cases have been confirmed this past week. The College of Charleston remains on its normal operating schedule and will not change its exam and activity schedule,… Read More »
The College of Charleston Emergency Management Team is providing you the most up-to-date information surrounding the ongoing mumps outbreak on campus. As of Tuesday, December 3, 2019, five mumps cases have been confirmed this past week. The College of Charleston remains on its normal operating schedule and will not change its exam and activity schedule,… Read More »
The College of Charleston Emergency Management Team is providing you the most up-to-date information surrounding the ongoing mumps outbreak on campus. As of Tuesday, November 26, 2019, five mumps cases have been confirmed this past week. The College of Charleston remains on its normal operating schedule and will not change its class and activity schedule,… Read More »
The College of Charleston Emergency Management Team is providing you the most up-to-date information surrounding the ongoing mumps outbreak on campus. As of Thursday, November 21, 2019, eight mumps cases have been confirmed this past week. The College of Charleston remains on its normal operating schedule and will not change its class and activity schedule,… Read More »
The College of Charleston is hosting a vaccine clinic on Tuesday, November 19 and Wednesday, November 20 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Stern Student Center Ballroom (71 George Street). This clinic is being held in response to the ongoing mumps outbreak and at the recommendation of the South Carolina Department of Health… Read More »
Dear Campus Community: As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday and prepare for the remaining weeks of the fall semester, I’m writing to provide an update on the ongoing mumps outbreak on campus and to ask for your help in stopping the spread of this contagious illness. Since the outbreak was announced on September 23, 2019,… Read More »