Stony Brook University Statement on Ebola

Stony Brook University is closely monitoring the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) information on the Ebola virus outbreak in several West African countries.  Although the CDC has stated that this outbreak does not pose a significant risk in the United States, the CDC has issued travel warnings to avoid non-essential travel to Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone.  The CDC has also issued travel alerts to practice enhanced precautions for travel to Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The State University of New York (SUNY) has directed all campuses to prohibit campus-sponsored travel to countries where the CDC has issued a travel warning. Thus, Stony Brook University prohibits campus-sponsored travel to Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone.

All individuals who are traveling to or returning from West Africa countries affected by the Ebola virus are urged to view important information posted on this website and to follow the guidance provided by the CDC (see Resources).