Student Safe Start Guide

Prevention

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.
It’s especially important to wash:
– before eating or preparing food
– before touching your face
– after using the restroom
– after leaving a public place
– after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing
– after handling your mask
– after caring for someone sick
– after touching animals or pets
If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.

Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that are frequently touched daily. Items may include:

Inside your home: Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
If possible, maintain 6 feet between the person who is sick and other household members.
Outside your home: Put 6 feet of distance between yourself and people who don’t live in your household.
Remember that some people without symptoms may be able to spread virus.
Stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arms’ length) from other people.
Keeping distance from others is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick.

Masks are a simple barrier to help prevent respiratory droplets from reaching others. Student should:

Wash their hands before and after touching their mask
Touch only the mask bans or ties when putting on and taking off mask
Ensure the mask covers the nose, mouth, and chin
Ensure they can breathe and talk comfortably through the mask
Wash reusable masks after each use and if disposable discard it when visibly soiled or damaged

How to Wear Your Mask

Do not wear a mask under your chin with your nose and mouth exposed
Do not leave your nose or mouth uncovered
Do not remove the mask while around others in public
Do not share your masks with family members or friends
AUCC does not recommend wearing bandannas or masks with exhalation values as face coverings