The public health crisis brought about the COVID 19 pandemic and the stringent measures imposed by the national and local government caught everyone off guard, including academic institutions like UP Visayas.
Donations received by UPV and their recipients. Thank you Outreach Cluster, Logistics Group, Dorm Staff and Volunteers for facilitating.
Iloilo City Campus
16 April 2020
MEMORANDUM NO. RPB 2020-04-047
TO: All Students at the Dormitories Through the Dorm Managers
UP Visayas, through the UPV Covid-19 Task Force, decided during its meeting on March 23, 2020 to expand its campaign for donations to support other primary constituents of the university, employees of outsourced service suppliers who remain committed to support UPV by continuing their services braving the risks, and members of the local community whose trades are seriously affected by the enhanced community quarantine. This move of the task force, however, has never diminished the commitment to prioritize our support for students who are stranded in UPV dormitories or in boarding houses outside the campus. This position is in keeping with our stature as part of the national university.
To greatly reduce the risk of exposure to the COVID-19 virus and control its spread, the wearing of face masks or similar health protection paraphernalia shall be strictly enforced effective immediately in all UP Visayas campuses - Miagao, Iloilo City, and Tacloban City.
This directive is line with health and safety measures imposed by the local as well as the national government during this public health emergency.
Studies have shown that the COVID-19 virus lives in the air as vital aerosol for three hours or more.
