The University of Pretoria is closely monitoring the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. The safety and well-being of our students and staff are paramount, and we are taking proactive steps to help ensure that we have a plan of action in place. We have established a task team to assist with the implementation of our plan of action. Visit this site regularly for all UP news updates on the situation.
Please contact a medical doctor or the UP 24-hour crisis line (0800 0064 28 or 012 420 2310) should you feel ill or suspect that you may have been exposed. You can also call the National Institute for Communicable Diseases on 0800 029 999. For more information visit: World Health Organization; or National Institute for Communicable Diseases
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