Update regarding confirmed COVID-19 patients on campus

We would like to inform you of confirmed COVID-19 patients on campus as of 09/07/2020:
• 2 couples who live in the eastern village dorms – currently in home isolation on campus.
• A student who lives in the undergraduate student village – currently in home isolation on campus.
• 2 students who live in the Rifkin student village – they were diagnosed while in home isolation off campus and will remain off campus until recovery.
• A staff member in the division of human resources – currently in home isolation off campus.
• A staff member in Undergraduate Studies – currently in home isolation off campus.
The Technion operates according to the Ministry of Health’s guidelines and therefore, as a precautionary measure, anyone who has been in direct contact with the patients was notified by the Ministry of Health and is required to follow the instructions received. We are in constant contact with the Ministry of Health and will update as necessary.