COVID-19 Update

March 11, 4:55 p.m. – Although the State University System is implementing a process to transition to remote instruction immediately, the Florida College System is operating as normal, as stated by Commissioner Corcoran and Chancellor Hebda in a recent conference call.

Currently, South Florida State College is proceeding with spring break as scheduled for March 16-20. If there are any updates or changes to regularly scheduled classes or events, we will inform the SFSC community through the College’s website southflorida.edu, social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter), Daily Connection, and the Blackboard Connect text messaging system will be activated as appropriate.

We will continue to monitor guidelines issued by the CDC and will provide expanded guidance should it be necessary.

March 11, 6 a.m. – On Tuesday, March 9, Governor Ron DeSantis declared a public health emergency for Florida to secure funding for the prevention and containment of COVID-19.

As you head out on spring break, please keep in mind that non-essential international travel is not recommended and if you do travel outside of the U.S., upon return to Florida, a 14-day self-isolation is advised. More information on the Florida Department Health’s guidelines for travel can be found at bit.ly/advisorysfsc.

If you will not be traveling internationally, but will leave your home, please protect yourself by following the guidelines from the CDC to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by visiting bit.ly/besafesfsc.

If you have questions or concerns about COVID-19:
The Florida Department of Health has dedicated a COVID-19 Call Center for the public that can be reached at 1-866-779-6121. This Call Center is available 24 hours a day. There is also a dedicated email address: COVID-19@flhealth.gov for inquiries.