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Message from Dean Cahill: COVID-19 and the Brooklyn Law School Community
March 25, 2020

I am writing to share that at least one member of the Law School community has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). This notification is being sent consistent with our obligations under the Clery Act, which requires the Law School to share certain information with the community. Given recent trends in the city and region, we expect that more cases may be discovered in the coming days.

The individual known to have tested positive is an employee; does not live in any of our residences; and, importantly, has not been on campus since March 11. The health authorities have been notified about this person’s status so that they can investigate potential exposures.

Based on the timing of this person’s exposure and interactions with others in our community, and on the precautions and modifications already in place, we do not think this situation warrants any change in school policy or community members’ behavior. However, it underscores the risk to everyone, including our community, and the need to follow existing rules and recommendations:

• Stay home at all times; go out only when needed.
• Avoid close contact with others; maintain social distancing.
• Regularly clean surfaces that are frequently touched.
• Wash hands frequently.
• Cover coughs and sneezes; dispose of used tissues immediately.
• If you think you may have been exposed to coronavirus and have its flu-like symptoms (fever, shortness of breath or a cough), seek medical care, but please call ahead before visiting a doctor’s office or emergency department. This will enable your care providers to determine the best way for you to receive care.

Please do everything you can to keep yourselves and our entire community safe and healthy. Thanks again for your fortitude in this challenging time.

Sincerely yours,

Dean Michael Cahill

If you have any questions, please contact Mercedes Ravelo, Director of Public Safety, at 718-780-7942 or at mercedes.ravelo@brooklaw.edu.

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