Risk Management and Emergency Preparedness

COVID-19/Coronavirus Information
Updated January 13, 2021 2:04pm - Office of Risk Management & Emergency Preparedness
Western Illinois University is continuing to closely monitor the Coronavirus. The University’s Pandemic Preparedness and Response Committee is following guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), and national, regional, and local medical providers.
Individuals with questions, comments, or constructive feedback can email covid-19@wiu.edu. In addition, a comments/concerns form has been established for easy submission.
Recent Messages
January 13, 2021
Spring 2021 COVID-19 Updates: Office of Risk Management
We'd like to take this opportunity to share updates about the Spring 2021 semester. We had a successful fall, but the COVID-19 pandemic remains a fluid and ever-changing situation. With your help and commitment, we can start the semester off strong to avoid a spike in cases. Information regarding campus protocols and safety can be found at wiu.edu/coronavirus. If you have any questions about this information, please email covid-19@wiu.edu. Read more.
January 13, 2021
Spring 2021 COVID Test Information (Update 1/13/21)
Western Illinois University will continue to host numerous COVID-19 test dates during the Spring 2021 semester. In keeping with Tier 3 guidelines, which remain in place, employees are encouraged to work remotely when possible and should coordinate with their supervisor to determine appropriate arrangements. Read more.
January 6, 2021
Spring 2021: Return to WIU COVID-19 Protocol
Western Illinois University is scheduled to resume in-person classes on WIU's Macomb and Moline campuses Tuesday, Jan. 19. As preparations for the Spring 2021 semester are underway, all members of the University community (faculty, staff and students) are encouraged to quarantine for a minimum 10 days and/or receive a COVID-19 test* before returning to campus. Read more.
December 1, 2020
WIU Spring Semester 2021 Update
As 2021 Spring Break week at Western Illinois University has been canceled due to the pandemic, Western Illinois University will provide its students with two additional days off during Spring 2021. Read more.
For all WIU-related news, including pandemic-related releases and updates, visit wiu.edu/news/archive.php.
Communication Resources
University Resources
- Comments and Concerns
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WIU Beu Health Center
(309) 298-1888 -
WIU-Quad Cities Student Services
(309) 762-9080 -
WIU Student Development and Success Center
(309) 298-1884 - IT Resource FAQ for Faculty & Staff
- CITR Workshops
Local and State Resources
- Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
- McDonough County Health Department
- State of Illinois Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response
- Illinois COVID-19 Awareness Dashboard
- QC - Rock Island County Health Department
- QC - Scott County Health Department
- Macomb Area Business Hours and Operations Due to Coronavirus
Macomb Executive Orders
- Amended Temporary Order of Mayor 2020-06A - Seated Occupancy Guidelines, Social Distancing and Restore Illinois Phase 4 Operating Guidelines for On-Premises Liquor Establishments
- Temporary Order of Mayor 2020-07 - Maximum Capacity, Face Coverings and Social Distancing at Parties and Other Gatherings
Other Resources
- Center for Disease Control (CDC)
- World Health Organization
- John Hopkins University
- Want to learn more about coronavirus COVID-19? Take this FREE online course
Resources for Faculty, Staff & Students
- Daily COVID-19 Self-Check
- What you need to know about quarantine
- Temporary Alternative Work Arrangement Agreements
- Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks
- OSHA Guidance for COVID-19
- The Chronicle of Higher Education
- American Council on Education (ACE)
- Inside Higher Ed
- National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
- Association of College and University Housing Officers-International (ACUHO-I)
- American College Health Association (ACHA)