CALGARY -- The University of Calgary has decided to cancel all trips to a number of international destinations until later this year, CTV News has learned.
The institution made the decision to suspend all travel for students and non-academic staff as a result of the growing concerns over the COVID-19 outbreak.
The following destinations are included in the travel ban:
- China
- Hong Kong
- Japan
- Iran
- Italy
- South Korea
- Singapore
The school says the above areas are experiencing community transmission of the illness, so all trips would be cancelled until at least Sept. 2020.
"Our decision was made after reviewing and assessing key medical information and updates from global health experts that advise against all nonessential travel to areas affected by the virus due to the potential health risks. We’re concerned for the safety and well-being of our campus community. We are continually monitoring and will update the list of suspended countries as required," staff wrote in an email.
The decision comes about a day after the Calgary Board of Education announced a similar cancellation of student trips to Japan, Italy and Taiwan in March and April of this year.
