Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine Students
General health advice
- Frequently Asked Questions on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
https://www.chp.gov.hk/en/features/102624.html - If you feel unwell
If you experience symptoms of coronavirus, which include a fever, a cough, sore throat or shortness of breath isolate yourself from others, stay at home and consult a doctor promptly.
Young Chung-Yee Health Centre Medical Clinic, Telephone number: 3442 6066
Things you can do to support yourself
- Take care of your body
- Eat healthily
- Avoid alcohol and drugs
- Exercise
- The WHO has published guidance on staying physically active at home
http://www.euro.who.int/en/health-topics/health-emergencies/coronavirus-covid-19/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-technical-guidance/stay-physically-active-during-self-quarantine - Get plenty of sleep
- Avoid too much exposure to news
Have a break from watching, reading, or listening to news stories, including on social media.
Hearing about the pandemic repeatedly can be upsetting.
- Take breaks
Make time to do some other activities you usually enjoy. Try something new!
- Connect with others
Talk to people you trust about any concerns and how you are feeling.
- Seek help when needed
Contact your health care provider or the CityU Counselling Service: CityU Counselling Service
CityU Counselling Service
The CityU Counselling Service is available through telephone or email counselling. (This is a temporary operation to reduce the risk of the virus spreading. Face-to-face counselling will be arranged whenever appropriate.)
Please call 3442 8035 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. during weekdays to talk with the counsellor on duty.
Alternatively, you can also send a counselling request by leaving your contact information by email: socs@cityu.edu.hk.
For non-office-hour counselling service on weekdays after 5:30 p.m., Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays, please call 5117 7807.
More information: CityU Counselling Service
More information
In emergency situations, staff and students who need assistance should call the CityU 24-hour emergency hotline: 3442 8888.
Non-local students or students who are currently overseas can contact the Global Engagement Office (GEO) (geoins@cityu.edu.hk) for enquiries.
Please also pay attention to the latest updates from the Emergency Response Unit (ERU):
https://www.cityu.edu.hk/media/ERU.
Self-Help Resources:
https://www.cityu.edu.hk/sds/cs/pc/mhi.htm.
Latest news and announcement about Covid-19 from the Hong Kong government:
https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/index.html