Dear students,

In response to the outbreak of pneumonia caused by the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Guangdong Province issused a Notice on Delaying the Resumption of Business Operations and the Opening of Schools on January 28, in which it requires that institutions of higher learning shall not start school before February 24. According to the Notice, Shenzhen University has decided to postpone the opening of the spring semester until futher notice and shall not start school before February 24. Students are not allowed to return to University before February 24 and should increase prevention and self-protection by keeping good hygiene.

A letter to Faculty, Staff Members and Students

Dear faculty, staff members and students,

Happy Chinese New Year!

At present, the situation of the pneumonia epidemic caused by 2019-nCoV in China is still severe. The Chinese government has paid heightened attention since its outbreak and the country is expanding a massive effort to prevent and control the spread of the novel coronavirus. Faced with the current outbreak, maintaining physical and mental health is very important. Therefore, we recommend the following practices to all members of Shenzhen University.

The best prescription for prevention is scientific knowledge. We hope that every SZU member can learn about the novel coronavirus and keep abreast of the epidemic situation through official channels so as to better understand the novel coronavirus and avoid false assumption.

The best weapon for prevention is emotional stability. We hope that every SZU member will be aware of the anxiety, panic and other emotions caused by the current outbreak in time, and manage our emotions through reading, listening to music, and exercising.

The best doctor for prevention is ourselves. We hope that every SZU member can protect ourselves from the novel coronavirus in accordance with the scientific prevention guidelines, and at the same time improve rational thinking to increase feelings of psychological security.

Psychological Counseling Center

Shenzhen University

January 27, 2020