Coronavirus: Safety Materials

We invite you to join the College’s campus safety efforts by prominently posting the safety materials linked below in your offices, departments and facilities where students, faculty and staff teach, learn and work.

Handwashing Posters (CDC)

• Stop the Spread of Germs (English)
• Stop the Spread of Germs (Spanish)
• Symptoms of Coronavirus Disease 2019
• Symptoms of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Spanish)

Videos

The following videos are provided by the CDC. Feel free to share with fellow staff or students.

View more videos about Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on CDC’s YouTube Channel

What is Coronavirus Disease 2019?

Coronavirus Disease 2019 or COVID-19 is a new respiratory virus first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. A novel Coronavirus is a new Coronavirus that has not been previously identified.  Coronavirus Disease 2019 is a new disease never seen before in humans.  It is different from other human Coronaviruses that cause the common cold.

What’s my risk?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) considers COVID-19 and its variants a serious public health threat. This is an emerging, rapidly evolving situation and CDC will continue to provide updated information as it becomes available.

How to protect myself?

CDC always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses, including: avoid close contact with people who are sick; avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth; wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds; clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

COVID-19 Stop the Spread of Germs

CDC always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses, including: avoid close contact with people who are sick; avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth; wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds; clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.