Safer Campus Initiative
As the situation surrounding COVID-19 evolves, we continue to do everything possible to create a safe environment for athletes and staff that are on campus, as well as do our part to make the right and responsible decisions for those who are not on campus.
We are continuing to monitor COVID-19 and are mirroring our policies based on the recommendations by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and are working closely with local health officials and our on campus partner Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital. Please see the sections below for the policies that pertain to you or your student/child.
CAMPUS PROTOCOLS
In addition to below protocols, we are making sure to limit the number of campers as well as the number of people who come on campus to ensure we maintain proper social distancing guidelines.
Prior to arrival, we are recommending that campers and students self-isolate with family members for seven days before their program begins. They will also be asked to submit a questionnaire between six days prior to and 48 hours before arrival, detailing any exposure they may have had to the virus, and will be asked to go through a health screening with our on-campus partner Johns Hopkins at check-in.
Protocols for Students beginning September 14, 2020
Campus Sign Outs
Starting September 14, campus sign outs will be permitted but will be limited to parents, grandparents and siblings (25 years of age and older). These sign outs include home weekend visits. A REACH Leave Request must be submitted and approved prior to the sign out. Parents/Guardians may only take their son/daughter off campus and may not take additional students.
When the parent/grandparent/sibling arrives on campus:
- They should proceed to their student’s residence hall.
- Enter the lobby to sign the student out at the Campus Life Desk. Residence Hall access is limited to the lobby. Parents/Guardians may not proceed past the lobby or enter any other campus buildings.
- If they need to wait for their student, they should do so outside the building.
- ALWAYS follow our protocols when on campus by wearing a mask over your nose and mouth, social distance from others and use hand sanitizer often.
Parent and Guardian Campus Access
Parent/Guardian access will continue to be limited:
- Building access is still restricted, except in the case of entering residence hall lobbies for student sign outs.
- Parents/Guardians will be permitted on campus for scheduled games/competition.
- Teacher, coach and administrator meetings will continue to be held virtually.
Non-IMG Academy Scheduled Travel
Starting September 14, student athletes will be permitted to travel to non-IMG Academy scheduled games/events under the supervision of a parent/guardian (includes SAT, non-emergent doctor’s appointments, non-IMG competitions, etc.). Students may also continue their off-campus appointments using IMG Academy transportation. Should a student need to travel to the airport for an event/competition, they may either use IMG Academy transportation or a ride share service if proper permissions are obtained.
Please note that with travel comes risk and students are responsible for their actions while off campus. They should continue to follow social distancing, wear their mask/face covering and stay away from large gatherings. Not following these guidelines could jeopardize not only the health of other students, but their ability to participate in competitions/games. Those who are contact traced to a sick individual will have to isolate for 14 days and distance learn.
Social Activities | On and Off Campus
Social activities will begin for our students on September 14 in a phased approach. Different activities will be scheduled based on pod/sport, utilizing outdoor activities and will make mindful selections when it comes to off-campus trips. We will continue to monitor cases in our area and adjust off-campus activities accordingly.
Many of the protocols implemented during the Safe Start program will continue at this time, including:
- On-campus sports will follow an enhanced social distancing structure to minimize close contact between players.
- Desks in classrooms and tables/chairs in the cafeteria will be spaced to allow for social distancing.
- Staff, coaches, trainers and teachers will be reminding students of protocols and informing them about why they are important on a daily basis.
- Additional staff will be placed in the academic building, residence halls and the cafeteria to help enforce protocols.
- Each student will have a temperature screening at least once per day.
- Students should continue to wear a mask/face covering at all times unless eating, in their dorm room with roommate or outside away from others.
These protocols will continue to be evaluated as the semester continues. The health and safety of our student-athletes is our top priority, and we feel that these practices help to minimize risk to both them and our staff.
Boarding School Protocol FAQs
- Who is IMG Academy working with to build their protocols and re-open safely?
- Will class be in-person, online or hybrid?
- Are masks mandatory?
- Will boarding students have interactions with non-boarding students? What will protocols be for non-boarding students?
- What is your process for a positive case on campus?
- Where will students be isolated if they test positive for COVID-19?
- What are pods and how are students grouped into pods?
- Who is monitoring the pods? Is there an adult assigned to each pod?
- Will students still be boarding two to a room?
- What safety measures will be put in place in the academic building and in classrooms?
- Is there an online schooling contingency plan for someone who becomes ill and has to quarantine?
- How will practices be run and will students have to wear their masks the whole time?
- What precautions will be taken when other schools come to play at IMG Academy?
View Full List of Boarding School FAQs
Protocols for FACILITIES
- All commonly used surfaces will be disinfected regularly including major touch points, card readers, door handles, elevator buttons, etc.
- Facilities and common areas will be rearranged to help facilitate proper social distancing, which will be enforced and monitored regularly.
- Tables in the cafeteria will be set up to accommodate groups of 10 people (amount of people in each camp pod) and tables are set up six feet apart from one another to allow for social distancing.
- Touchless dispensers containing hand sanitizer with an alcohol content of 60% or greater have been placed in highly trafficked areas around campus.
- In the cafeteria, campers will be given utensils by Food and Beverage staff at meals and will no longer be taking utensils from a common source on their own; we will be limiting buffet style delivery.
- Signage regarding proper handwashing hygiene have already been placed around campus as a reminder for campers and staff.
Protocols for CAMPERS
- All campers will have their own room and bathroom for the duration of their camp stay, applies to all youth camp reservations from June 28 through August 28, 2020.
- All campers are required to wipe down gym equipment after use. Staff will also be wiping down gym equipment throughout the day.
- Parents will not be able to sign their camper off-campus unless it is to take them home. Off-campus trips have been canceled for campers until further notice to help protect their health and safety.
- Campers are required to bring and wear cloth face coverings/masks to use while inside locations with other campers (i.e. dorm lobbies, hallways, etc.). Coverings can be provided upon request.
- Hand washing and sanitizing will be encouraged throughout the day by camp staff and coaches.
Protocols for EMPLOYEES
- Employees are going through a health screening upon entering campus each day; those who have flu-like symptoms, will be asked to remain off campus.
- Access to campus is limited to required individuals, and many employees are still working remotely, helping to limit the amount of people we have on campus at any given time.
- Employees have been asked to wear face coverings while inside campus buildings and continue social distancing practices until otherwise directed by the CDC.
- Any employee who has flu-like symptoms or comes in close contact with someone who has flu like symptoms is required to tell their manager and will be asked to stay off campus for a minimum of 14 days.
- Habitual hand washing and sanitizing advisories and guidelines that we put in place in March 2020 will be heralded by employees before and after practice, before and after meals, and during any other group activities as applicable.
General COVID-19 Information
- Boarding School Students & Parents
- Campers & Parents / Visiting Teams / Event Operators & Participants & Professional Athletes
- Legacy Hotel / Academy Park Villas / Lodge & Bollettieri Resort Villas
- IMG Academy Golf Club
- John Hopkins All Children's Hospital / Gatorade Sport Science Institute
- Previous Updates
- Stay Updated on the Virus
- Prevention & Resources
- Employees
BOARDING SCHOOL STUDENTS & PARENTS
Starting September 14, campus sign outs will be permitted but will be limited to parents, grandparents and siblings (25 years of age and older). These sign outs include home weekend visits. A REACH Leave Request must be submitted and approved prior to the sign out. Parents/Guardians may only take their son/daughter off campus and may not take additional students.
Read about our Protocols for Students beginning September 14, 2020
Travel
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently updated their travel guidelines and are no long recommending that all international travelers self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival to the U.S. In following their advice, we will also be adjusting our practices and are no longer mandating a 14-day isolation off campus for international students.
Students who arrived early and are already isolating on campus will have their 14-day isolation cut short and they will be allowed to join the rest of their pods for practice and summer classes on August 12. Parents are also being notified of this change today.
It is imperative that we continue to emphasize the importance of our health and safety protocols, especially adhering to pod assignments, maintaining proper social distancing, wearing a mask and frequent hand washing.
While on campus and in your daily life, please remember that wearing a mask, social distancing and washing your hands will help keep you and others around you healthy. Please be on the lookout for additional information regarding the start of the school year.
Boarding School Protocol FAQs
We have collected common questions from parents and students for your convenience. This is a working document to be updated periodically. Please check back for updates.
CAMPERS & PARENTS / VISITING TEAMS / EVENT OPERATORS & PARTICIPANTS & PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES
- For immediate questions contact [email protected] or call 941-749-8660. Or, call/email your advisor directly.
- Check out for our last camp of the summer will be on August 28. Camps will not run concurrently with boarding school.
View our full camp health and safety information
LEGACY HOTEL / ACADEMY PARK VILLAS / LODGE & BOLLETTIERI RESORT VILLAS
The Academy Park Villas and Bollettieri Resort Villas continue to be operational, but individuals lodging at those properties will not be allowed on campus at this time and until further notice.
Legacy Hotel remains operational but guests will not be permitted on campus until further notice. For their most up-to-date policies, please visit their website.
IMG Academy Golf Club
The Golf Club still remains open at this time, but please see their website for event cancellations and current policies or contact [email protected].
JOHNS HOPKINS ALL CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL / GATORADE SPORT SCIENCE INSTITUTE
- Patients coming for physical therapy from off-campus have since been rescheduled at alternative facilities. Students who remain on campus still have access to physical therapy.
- Gatorade Sport Science Institute will be closed until further notice.
Previous Updates
AUGUST 14 UPDATE
Today we announced the protocols for our SAFE START PROGRAM, which will take place during the first two weeks of our academic year. In these two weeks, we are encouraging students to remain on campus to help us mitigate exposure from travel, help everyone get accustomed to campus protocols and give students the opportunity to have a safe, healthy semester. For full details on protocols please view the information at the top of this page.
AUGUST 11 UPDATE
Travel Update
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently updated their travel guidelines and are no long recommending that all international travelers self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival to the U.S. In following their advice, we will also be adjusting our practices and are no longer mandating a 14-day isolation off campus for international students.
Students who arrived early and are already isolating on campus will have their 14-day isolation cut short and they will be allowed to join the rest of their pods for practice and summer classes on August 12. Parents are also being notified of this change today.
It is imperative that we continue to emphasize the importance of our health and safety protocols, especially adhering to pod assignments, maintaining proper social distancing, wearing a mask and frequent hand washing.
While on campus and in your daily life, please remember that wearing a mask, social distancing and washing your hands will help keep you and others around you healthy. Please be on the lookout for additional information regarding the start of the school year.
Boarding School Protocol FAQs
We have collected common questions from parents and students for your convenience. This is a working document to be updated periodically. Please check back for updates.
AUGUST 5 UPDATE
We are excited for you and your students to arrive on campus later this month to kick off the 2020-2021 school year! We all know that COVID-19 is still affecting travel plans around the world and we wanted to take a moment to remind you of current travel restrictions in effect for travel into the United States and certain Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) travel guidelines.
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL
At this time, it is recommended by the CDC that all international travelers self-isolate for 14 days after arriving in the United States. Self-isolation includes staying away from others and monitoring yourself for any COVID-19 related symptoms.
If you are traveling to IMG Academy from outside the United States, you are required to abide by this self-isolation period and have your student self-isolate off campus for 14 days once they get to the United States. Someone from our advisor team will be reaching out to families that have an international address listed as their home residence to discuss your self-isolation plans.
If you are traveling outside the U.S. within that 14-day window of school check-in, you are also required to adhere to the 14-day isolation requirement.
All parents will be required to verify that their student has satisfied this self-isolation requirement in the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Pre-arrival Questionnaire that will be sent to you via our School Doc portal prior to your arrival.
DOMESTIC TRAVEL
For those not traveling internationally, we ask that you self-isolate at home with family seven days prior to school check-in to limit potential exposure.
MAY 1 UPDATE
Beginning Tuesday, May 5 IMGA families can begin picking up items from campus that were left prior to spring break. Families will need to either schedule a time to pick up personal belongings or coordinate with Dorm Room Movers to pack and ship/store items. Selections must be made by May 18.
APRIL 27 UPDATE
Due to the universal concern regarding COVID-19, we have decided to reschedule all upcoming camps, groups, events, teams and individual professional athletes that had planned to be on campus now and until June 28, 2020. We truly apologize for the inconvenience.
A representative should be reaching out to you if you have anything scheduled with us between now and June 27.
APRIL 24 UPDATE
For boarding school student-athletes, the Academy’s considerations adopted as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic are now available. View the Announcement
APRIL 21 UPDATE
To ensure the health and safety of our community and so that our students can continue progressing both academically and athletically, while earning the credits required to graduate, we will maintain our Distance Learning program through the end of the semester. Over the course of the next week we aim to provide more information regarding plans for virtual graduation, room and board, competition fees, and the retrieval of personal items.
APRIL 19 UPDATE
Earlier this weekend Governor Ron DeSantis announced that K-12 students in the state of Florida will continue distance learning until the end of the school year. We are currently verifying what this announcement means as well as waiting on a formal letter from the Florida Department of Education with the details. More information to follow soon.
APRIL 17 UPDATE
Our leadership team continues to meet and discuss the current situation regarding COVID-19. Together, we have been mapping out various courses of action that we will take depending on how COVID-19 continues to affect our world. In light of recent re-opening guidelines from the White House, we would like to give time for our governor to assess our state's plan moving forward. Our goal is to make a decision on the extension of distance learning or the return to campus once we know how Florida will proceed next week. All decisions will be made in the best interest of our community, based on the best available information at that time.
APRIL 6 UPDATE
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends wearing cloth face coverings in a public setting where social distancing is difficult (grocery store, pharmacy, etc.). The Academy is working to provide cloth face coverings for all students and employees on campus.These face coverings should be used when they are inside buildings with other people and when they are moving around campus. The coverings do not need to be worn when they are by themselves, or when they are outside in open air and practicing social distancing.
Please click here for the full CDC recommendation.
APRIL 1 UPDATE
Based upon the recent White House recommendation to continue to practice social distancing until April 30, we have decided extend our distance learning through Friday, May 1.
While the situation remains fluid, we are working closely with the Florida High School Sport Association (FHSAA) as well as the Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS) and are monitoring NCAA developments to make informed decisions about when to resume classes back on campus.
MARCH 20 UPDATE
Thank you for your patience and understanding this week as we made major decisions regarding the next few weeks of our school year. Our Academic, Athletic and APD teams are working together to build out schedules and resources that will be shared next week to help your students succeed while we practice distance learning.
MARCH 19 UPDATE
At this time, boarding students who have already left for break are not permitted to come back to campus before April 18. Distance learning (academic and athletic) should be completed at home or off-campus by those who have not been on campus for the past week as well as non-boarding students. Students who remained on campus when break started will also be partaking in distance learning but will receive in-person athletic and APD training.
MARCH 18 UPDATE
At this time, we are finalizing our plans to activate distance learning for all students beginning March 30. However, students currently residing on campus should know that Health Services, operated by Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, is still open 24/7 for those who need it. Physical therapy is also running with regular hours for those who are on-campus.
MARCH 17 UPDATE
As the situation surrounding COVID-19 evolves, we continue to strive to create a safe environment for boarding students and staff that remain on campus, as well as do our part to make the right decisions for those who are not on campus. With this in mind, we have decided to make the following decisions:
- We have made the decision to switch to distance learning beginning Monday, March 30, for a period of three weeks. The intent is to have students return to campus for classes in-person beginning Monday, April 20. This date is tentative.
- While we are all hoping for the best, and a return to the in-person school year, our priority will always be the safety and well-being of the IMG Academy student-athletes and our community. In line with this, a period of distance learning is necessary and will allow us to continue to deliver academically and athletically while we continue to learn more about the future prospect of global travel and the health of our community.
- Teachers will be given the flexibility of working remotely or work on campus.
- While our intent is for a return to campus to complete the school year in-person, we should all be aware that the time frame of distance learning, and date for students to return to IMG Academy are to be determined given this fluid situation.
- Effective immediately all non-boarding students will not be permitted on campus until April 20. Furthermore, all off-campus trips have been postponed and sign-offs have been suspended until April 20.
- This April 20 restriction date also applies to customers across all product lines (professional athletes, sponsors, adult programs, etc.).
- All campus tours have also been suspended until further notice.
- Any off-campus patients coming for physical therapy will also be rescheduled for other offices beginning March 18.
- All sport competition has been postponed until after we return on April 20.
- The Legacy Hotel, Academy Park Villas and Bollettieri Resort Villas continue to be operational, but individuals will not be allowed on campus at this time and until further notice.
MARCH 16 UPDATE
At this time, we have decided to postpone all off-campus trips, suspend campus sign-offs, and halt off-campus food delivery until the end of Spring Break for students who remain on campus. At this time, we still intend to resume normal operations after spring break on March 30, 2020. Policies posted on March 15 still apply.
We know this may be tough for the student-athletes who currently remain on campus, but we are working to create the safest environment as possible at this time.
Senior Academy Leadership meet daily and at this time intend to resume normal operations after spring break on March 30, 2020.
We appreciate your patience as we continue to change our policies. We know that this is a difficult time and we hope that you and your family are taking care and staying healthy.
MARCH 15 UPDATE
We hope that all of our student athletes who are traveling have made it home for spring break, or are safely on their way. At this time, our policies remain unaltered. Please see below for our current policies.
- We have rescheduled all upcoming camps, groups, events, teams and individual professional athletes that had planned to be on campus now through May 24, 2020
- Sports programming will continue through spring break
- Non-boarding students can visit campus for sport programming and access campus services
- Off-campus trips will be limited for students during spring break
- We will postpone all games or competitions for all sports from Sunday, March 15 until Monday, March 30 following the lead of the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA).
MARCH 14 UPDATE
We wanted to make you aware of some decisions that have been made due to the universal concern regarding COVID-19. Please see below for the most up to date information.
- We have decided to reschedule all upcoming camps, groups, events, teams and individual professional athletes that had planned to be on campus now through May 24, 2020.
- Spring break remains the same but we are allowing boarding students to stay on campus if they so choose.
- Sports programming will continue through spring break.
- Non-boarding students can visit campus for sport programming and access campus services.
- Off-campus trips will be limited for students during spring break.
- The Golf Club and Legacy Hotel remain open at this time.
MARCH 13 UPDATE
Beginning today, we have:
- Postponed all incoming campers until May 24 and cancelled all events through the end of March.
- With the start of Spring Break, we also ask that all non-boarding students remain off campus, now and through the end of the break.
- We will postpone all games or competitions for all sports from Sunday, March 15 until Monday, March 30 following the lead of the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA).
Our priority is to make the Academy as safe a community as possible for our boarding students and we already have students that are unable to travel home over the break. We welcome and highly encourage all boarding Academy students to remain on campus through Spring Break. While we know travel is already planned, we feel confident that we can provide an engaging environment for all those who stay on campus.
We are also working on a screening process for when students and staff return from break and will update you with that process when it has been decided.
This situation is still fluid and can change as things evolve.
MARCH 12 UPDATE
The Academy leadership team met this morning to evaluate a variety of decisions that we may need to make in the future depending on how the situation regarding COVID-19 unfolds. We are continuing to gather more information and set plans to put into place for a variety of scenarios.
We understand the impact and importance of any decision that may be made in the future and are doing our due diligence to work out all the logistics to be as prepared as possible.
This morning we also met with a representative from the Florida Department of Health to review our plans and facilities to prepare for unknown situations. They commended our plans and preparations to date.
We understand that some students have already or will want to leave early as Spring Break begins tomorrow after classes end. Please know there are no penalties for students who leave early for the break.
The decision was also made to cancel out-of-state team travel until further notice. We think this is an important step to take to continue to limit exposure and unnecessary travel for our students.
MARCH 11 UPDATE
As news and information on COVID-19 continues to evolve, we have decided to add Spain to our list of locations that require a 14-day off campus self-isolation before returning to campus.
MARCH 10 UPDATE
As news and information on COVID-19 continues to evolve, we have decided to add France and Germany to our locations that require a 14-day off campus self-isolation before returning to campus.
The full list of locations include: China, South Korea, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, Singapore, Italy, Iran, France and Germany. Anyone traveling from the listed locations, will not be permitted on campus until they are able to demonstrate that they have been away from the impacted country and symptom-free for a period of 14 days after returning to the U.S.
MARCH 6 UPDATE
We are proactively preparing in the event that we would have to enact distance learning for Coronavirus or any future interruption (i.e. Hurricane). It is our goal that the school remain open, unless we are directed to close by the Florida Health Department, so that all of our students can finish their term and/or graduate this June.
MARCH 5 UPDATE
We are continuously monitoring the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and are mirroring our policies based on the recommendations by the Center for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) and are working closely with local health officials and our on campus partner Johns Hopkins All Children's. We continue to emphasize the importance of hand-washing for at least 20 seconds with soap and water, coughing/sneezing into an elbow instead of hands, as well making sure guests on campus know to visit Health Services immediately if they have a cough, fever, or shortness of breath.
MARCH 2 UPDATE
We are continuing to monitor the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and are mirroring our policies based on the recommendations by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and are working closely with local health officials and our on campus partner Johns Hopkins All Children's. It has been reported that two cases have tested presumptively positive in the state of Florida, meaning the CDC has to confirm this information. The CDC has shared on its website that for the general American public, the immediate health risk from COVID-19 is considered low.
Anyone traveling from the following countries will not be permitted back on campus until they are able to demonstrate that they have been away from the impacted location and symptom-free for a period of 14 days after returning to the U.S.: China, South Korea, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, Singapore, Italy and Iran.
FEBRUARY 24 UPDATE
At this time, IMG Academy will not be permitting anyone traveling from the following countries on campus through Sunday, April 12, without a 14 day isolation period: China, South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, and Singapore.
Anyone traveling from one of the countries listed above will be asked to remain off campus for 14 days and to be screened and cleared before returning to campus.
These decisions have been made in what we deem to be in the best interest of the broader IMGA community, and the potential future growth of the virus. We are continuing to monitor the situation, and while it is possible that this decision may change, it is important that we alert you now so that you can make necessary adjustments to your travel plans.
FEBRUARY 20 UPDATE
We have continued to monitor the new Coronavirus (COVID-19). Based on information provided by the U.S. Government, Johns Hopkins Hospital and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), we have decided to continue to operate with an abundance of caution when it comes to visitors on campus as well as students traveling abroad.
- At this time, IMG Academy will not be permitting anyone traveling from the following countries on campus through Sunday, April 12, without a 14 day isolation period: China, South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, and Singapore.
- If any students travel to one of the countries listed above, upon return to the Academy, they will be asked to remain off campus for 14 days and to be screened and cleared before returning to campus.
- Any student who is planning on traveling to these countries (Spring Break, Tournaments, Games, etc.) in the next two months must reach out to Tom Atkinson, [email protected], as soon as possible. We strongly advise against traveling to these countries based on information provided by the CDC. If the travel occurs, the student will not be allowed on campus for 14 days upon their return.
- During Parents Weekend, we are asking parents visiting from these countries to be cognizant when traveling and we are asking that visits with children take place off campus as opposed to on campus.
- The United States is continuing to restrict most travelers coming from mainland China at this time. Because of this we are recommending that any students who would be traveling home to China for Spring Break stay on campus or somewhere not highly affected by the virus.
These decisions have been made in what we deem to be in the best interest of the broader IMGA community, and the potential future growth of the virus. We are continuing to monitor the situation, and while it is possible that this decision may change, it is important that we alert you now so that you can make necessary adjustments to your travel plans.
FEBRUARY 18 UPDATE
Out of an abundance of caution, we are not currently accepting camps reservations that include visitors from the following locations: China, Hong Kong, S. Korea, Thailand, Japan, Taiwan. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience, but feel that this is best way to keep our staff, students, and campers safe.
Future bookings for campers traveling from Mainland China and surrounding countries can be rescheduled after April 12, 2020.
FEBRUARY 7 UPDATE
We continue to closely monitor developments in the coronavirus situation that is primarily affecting China and nearby countries. With Parents Weekend and Spring Break on the horizon, we ask that all students and guests of IMG Academy take precaution with their travel plans, taking into consideration any travel advisories regarding U.S. travel. At this time, out of an abundance of caution, we are making the decision to not allow visitors we anticipate to be travelling from China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan and Taiwan without a 14-day isolation period.
This decision is being made in what we deem to be in the best interest of the broader IMGA community, and is based on statistical models regarding potential future growth of the virus.
JANUARY 30 UPDATE
We are currently monitoring updates on the Coronavirus that is spreading primarily in mainland China. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended that travelers avoid all non-essential travel to China, due to the spread of this virus.
Out of an abundance of caution, we are not currently accepting camps reservations that include visitors from mainland China or surrounding countries for the next month or so. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience, but feel that this is best way to keep our staff, students, and campers safe. We also want to make sure that you are taking precautions to keep yourself healthy and avoid nonessential travel.
Future bookings for campers traveling from Mainland China and surrounding countries can be rescheduled after March 15, 2020.
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PREVENTION & RESOURCES
The following information has been shared directly from the CDC Website.
The CDC always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including:
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
- Follow CDC’s recommendations for using a facemask:
- CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including COVID-19.
- Facemasks should be used by people who show symptoms of COVID-19 to help prevent the spread of the disease to others. The use of facemasks is also crucial for health workers and people who are taking care of someone in close settings (at home or in a health care facility).
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
- If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.
Employees
WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE SICK
If you are not feeling well and have symptoms such as fever, cough or shortness of breath, please let your manager know and remain at home until your symptoms have cleared. If you do have these symptoms, we recommend you call your primary health care provider, contact a walk-in clinic to schedule an appointment or contact the local emergency room before arriving.
Employees may also send a note to the [email protected] inbox to report any concerns about your health or the health of those around you. Our on-campus partner Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital is able to provide screenings as appropriate. Upon receiving an inquiry to the inbox, a phone number can be provided for you to set up a screening.
Verbal health screenings at both east and west gate moving forward. Security will be asking if you have a fever or one of three respiratory symptoms (cough, shortness of breath, sore throat). Those who have any of these symptoms will not be allowed on campus.
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