Keep Waynesburg Well Pledge

• The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.
• The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person who are in close contact with one another (6 feet or less with or without masks for a cumulative total of 10-15 minutes or more) through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks.
• The virus may be spread in other ways, including touching a surface or object that has the virus on it.

Learn more from the CDC

• Be alert for symptoms. Watch for fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache or other symptoms of COVID-19. 
• Take your temperature if symptoms develop. 
• Seek medical attention if you experience symptoms.

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
• If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. 
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

• Avoid close contact (6 feet or less with or without masks for a cumulative total of 10-15 minutes or more) with people who are sick.
• Put distance between yourself and other people. 
  • Remember that some people without symptoms may be able to spread virus.
  • Stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arms’ length) from other people.
  • Do not gather in groups.  
  • Stay out of crowded places and avoid large gatherings.
  • Keeping distance from others is especially important for people who are at a higher risk of getting sick.

• You could spread COVID-19 to others even if you do not feel sick.
• Masks are an essential part of slowing the spread of infection, but they are not a substitute for social distancing, so continue to keep at least 6 feet between yourself and others. 
• The cloth mask is meant to protect other people in case you are infected.

• Even when you are in a private setting and do not have on your cloth mask, remember to always cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow.
• Remember to throw used tissues in the trash and dispose of all refuse properly to further reduce the risk of spread.

• Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.
• Use a household disinfectant. Most common EPA-registered household disinfectants will work.

In accordance with the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s recommendations, students and employees will be expected to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test before they are permitted to access campus property, including residence halls and University-owned houses. The date of the test must be within zero to seven days prior to your campus access. LEARN MORE (INCLUDE LINK)

To ensure that you will be able to attend classes in person and avoid the need to quarantine on campus, we ask that you make every effort to quarantine for at least seven days and get tested prior to returning to campus.