he University of Castilla-La Mancha, through its protocol for monitoring the Coronavirus and in coordination with the Board of Health for the Region of Castilla-La Mancha, has created this space for the whole university community in order to publish recommendations and relevant, verified information being developed by the Health Authorities. Additionally, a commission has been set up to monitor the situation and the actions generated by this crisis.

• Decision of the Rector of the University of Castilla-La Mancha on April 2nd, adopting the non-face-to-face protocol for the completion of the academic year 2019-2020 as a result of the evolving situation and prospects of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

• March 11 resolution passed by the Rector of the University of Castilla-La Mancha, adopting preventive measures and giving public health recommendations to the university community as a consequence of the situation, evolution and prospects of the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19 ) infection.

• Resolution from the office of the vice-rector for teaching in The University of Castilla-La Mancha about the extraordinary measures taken in coordination with other vice-rector offices for the adaptation of university activities to the temporary suspension of face-to-face educational activities.

General Information about the virus and the illness

• Current information about the outbreak from the National Ministry of Health
  • What you should know about the novel Coronavirus: Infographic
  • Questions and Answers about COVID-19 03.03.2020

• Information and Guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO)
  • Basic protective measures against the new Coronavirus (WHO)

• Board of Health for the Region of Castilla - La Mancha
• “Quirón Prevention”, a third-party prevention service that conducts heatlh surveillance for the UCLM
• FREMAP, Occupational Health and Safety Organization for the UCLM in Albacete, Cuenca and Ciudad Real

The Government in Castilla-La Mancha has opened a toll-free hotline for its citizenry offering accurate information and preventative measures against the Coronavirus. In addition, the hotline was set up to help resolve any questions or doubts that people may have and to dispel any misinformation. The number of the toll-free hotline is: 900 122 112.

Recommendations for travellers to and from affected areas

• Information from the Ministry of Health for people arriving in Spain from affected areas within the last 14 days

• Information from the Ministry of Health for people travelling from Spain

• Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation

• Ministry of Universities
  • Statement about the Coronavirus COVID-19
  • Specific measures outlined in the Erasmus + programme
  • COVID-19 current list of affected áreas in Europe
• Statement from the UCLM sent to the various university centres on 25.02.2020
• Social Security criteria related to the temporary inability to work throughout a period of preventative isolation due to the Coronavirus  

General Health and Hygiene Recommendations

General hygiene measures, which are effective against the flu and other viruses, are also the most effective against COVID-19:

• If you suffer from a respiratory infection, avoid close contact with other people (at least 1 metre)
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth
• Wash your hands frequently with soap and water (vídeo)
• Cover your mouth and nose, cough or sneeze into your elbow or with a Kleenex and throw it away immediately. Do not use a Kleenex more than once

Student internships in regional health centres

With respect to student internships in regional health centres the Board of Health in Castilla-La Mancha recommends that students do not do their internships in centres located in areas especially affected by SARS-CoV-2. This could include: Emergency Services, Intensive Care Units (ICUs), hospital wings with confirmed cases, or any other area that may be considered to be at high risk as the progression of the virus continues.
The university centres, in coordination with the Office of the Rectory, will continue to provide any further information as the situation evolves.