CEDAR CREST COVID-19 POLICY
Dear ILR members:
This message is to update you on the developing situation regarding the novel coronavirus, now known as COVID-19.
Please be aware that Cedar Crest College does not currently have any confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19.
We have established the following web page for updates on COVID-19 as they pertain to the Cedar Crest Community: https://www.cedarcrest.edu/
To limit our community’s risk of transmission, Cedar Crest College requires all individuals who have traveled in a country or region identified by the CDC with a Warning Level 3 Travel Health Notice for COVID-19 to self-isolate for a period of no less than 14 days. This applies to all individuals, including students, faculty, staff, contractors, or visitors, whether or not they have shown symptoms of COVID-19. All such individuals should follow the CDC’s guidelines for Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 (https://www.cdc.gov/
Please refer to the CDC Travel Health Notices website for current information by country: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/
Individuals who have themselves tested positive for COVID-19 are required to self-isolate from the College community until cleared to return by a physician.
Everyone is encouraged to continue to follow CDC guidelines for preventing the spread of respiratory illnesses:
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Stay home when you are sick.
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Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
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Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
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Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
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Cover your mouth and nose with the inside of your elbow when you cough or sneeze.
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Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
We will provide updates on this situation on the COVID-19 page on the Health Services site (listed above) and via email as necessary. For any questions or concerns, please email lori.gallagher@cedarcrest.edu or call 610-606-4666 ext. 3381.