**Community Notice** The purpose of this e-mail is to make you aware of an incident that occurred off-campus near the University of Maryland, College Park campus. The following is a synopsis of an incident reported to the Prince George's County Police Department.

The University of Maryland, College Park will open late at 10 a.m. today, Wednesday, January 8, 2020, due to inclement weather.

A UMD Community Notice was issued for an off-campus burglary that occurred earlier this morning. Please visit http://www.umpd.umd.edu/stats/safety_notices_umpd_detail.cfm?id=890 for details. The Prince George's County Police Department is investigating this incident. ###

Dear Campus Community,  

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Due to the evolving COVID-19 outbreak, UMD will begin spring break one day early. Classes and exams will be held tonight. Classes are canceled and administrative offices are closed Friday, March 13, 2020. Residence Halls will close as previously scheduled on Friday, March 13, 2020 at 7 PM. Additional information is forthcoming.   

A University of Maryland student participating in the Education Abroad program in Barcelona, Spain, has tested positive for COVID-19. This student did not return to College Park upon their arrival back to the U.S. and is currently self- isolating at their home, outside of the state of Maryland. More information from the University Health Center: https://go.umd.edu/iuF . ###

An individual who contracts with the University Health Center and Maryland Athletics on a part-time basis has tested positive for COVID-19. The University immediately began notifying the individuals who we know came into direct contact with the individual and provided CDC guidance. More information from the University Health Center: go.umd.edu/iuF ###