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Cancelation of classes amidst COVID-19 scare
Last Monday, March 9, 2020, the Malacañang Palace declared the suspension of classes in the National Capital Region (NCR), starting March 10 until 14, because of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) threat.
Adhering to the announcement, new University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) Chancellor, Fidel R. Nemenzo,DSc, sent a message to the UPD’s faculty, REPS, researchers, residents, staff, and students through the academe’s Facebook account: UP Diliman.
The post contains his approval on the Palace’s directive. Also, rules and regulations, created by the Chancellor in cooperation with University Health Service and the UP Philippine General Hospital (PGH), which should be followed by UP Diliman constituents are included in his message. The post can be seen at https://www.facebook.com/OfficialUPDiliman/posts/2785646218179180?__tn__=K-R
On the following day, March 10, the UP Diliman Health Service (UPHS) declared 2 faculty members of UPD as patients under investigation (PUIs) for COVID-19. It is said that the 2 PUIs, who went to Japan for an academic conference, voluntarily submitted themselves to the UPHS.
Following the Malacañang pronouncement, Prof. Rachel Ramirez, UPIS’ Assistant Principal for Academic Programs (APAP), announced the suspension of classes and off-campus internship on March 10 to 14. Also, the 3rd Quarter periodic test has been moved to March 19 and 20 from its original dates March 12 and 13. Everyone was also reminded to keep safe.
In a most recent announcement on March 11, the APAP announced through a Facebook post the postponement of all school-related events including the Junior-Senior (JS) Prom until further notice. She also asked everyone to wait for additional announcements in the following days. //by Reneil Grimaldo
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