Information on the Flu Virus

The aim of these web pages is to help answer any queries that staff or students at Bangor University may have regarding the current outbreak of the flu virus. They will be updated as further information is received.

What is the University doing in response to the current Flu outbreak?

The Registrar's Office is responsible for co-ordinating general advice and guidance on emergency planning and also specific guidance on an influenza outbreak.

A Response Group has been established and it is overseeing the various elements of the University's preparedness plan and is monitoring and responding as required to the on-going outbreak.

Please email swineflu@bangor.ac.uk with any further queries you may have.

Further Information

These frequently asked questions were created to help answer any queries you may have about how the current outbreak flu may affect either your work or your study at Bangor University.

Staff: General FAQs

Staff: Guidance for Line Managers

Students

In addition the Health Protection Agency and NHS Direct Wales websites have specific health advice which is regularly updated.

General Queries

If you have any general queries about the current outbreak (not specifically about your work or study at Bangor University) such as questions about the virus, best practice on control precautions or whether you can go on holiday or on business to particular countries please consult either the Health Protection Agency, NHS Direct Wales or the Foreign and Commonwealth Office websites.

NHS Direct Wales also have a Swine Flu Q&A which offers further guidance.

Background Information on the Current Swine Flu Outbreak

A list of affected countries can be found on the World Health Organisation website.

Symptoms

The University's Occupational Health Practitioner has put together a guide to Flu symptoms which can be found here.

If you believe you may be exhibiting these symptoms you should contact your own doctor by phone or alternatively seek advice from NHS Direct Wales on 0845 46 47.

Useful Websites

NHS Direct Wales: Swine Flu Information

Government Swine Flu Information Leaflet

Directgov Swine Flu Information

National Public Health Service for Wales

Page last updated 22nd September 2011