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
April 13, 2021
The April 14 and 15 mass vaccination clinics at Western Illinois University-Macomb's campus are now open to all WIU and Spoon River College faculty, staff and students, as well as residents of McDonough, Fulton, Schuyler, Hancock, Warren and Henderson counties, who are 18 years of age or older. Read more.
April 12, 2021
CRSSA (Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act) emergency grant applications are now available for Western Illinois University students who meet eligibility requirements. Read more.
April 5, 2021
WIU Spring 2021 Commencement Ceremonies Update
There's still time for 2020 and 2021 Western Illinois University graduates to register for in-person commencement ceremonies May 14-16. The WIU Office of the Registrar and WIU School of Graduate Studies have sent emails to all 2021 graduating students and 2020 graduates with details. Read more.
March 30, 2021
WIU COVID-19 Updates (March 30, 2021)
While Illinois is close to meeting the vaccination metrics required to enter the new Bridge Phase of the state's Restore Illinois plan, there remain requirements that must be met before fully moving forward to the next phase. Please read below for testing and other COVID-19-related updates. 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)