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Coronavirus Basic Facts

COVID-19 Overview  The virus – SARS CoV-2  Different than the 4 strains of human coronavirus that circulates seasonally. Coronavirus is not new, this strain of the Coronavirus is new!!  Third novel coronavirus outbreak this century  SARS – Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome – 2003  MERS- Middle East Respiratory Syndrome - 2012  We are not entirely sure where SARS-CoV-2 came from but most likely involved bats then an intermediate animal then to humans. (https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-0154-z)

What We Know So Far  The virus is spread most commonly by close contact via respiratory droplets (sneezing, coughing and talking). Or by hands contaminated from droplets or by touching contaminated surfaces and then touching the eyes, nose or mouth.  Droplets generally do not travel more than 6 feet (hence the 6ft social distancing.  Infectivity can occur up to 2 days prior to having symptoms.  People can be infected without ever having symptoms.

What We Know So Far  Risk of transmission depends on type and duration of exposure (within 6ft and 15min or longer), use of preventative measures, and individual factors like the amount of virus present in the droplets  Infections increase with the closeness and duration of contact and have been found to be the highest in the following settings.  Households  Health Care settings where PPE (personal protective equipment) was not used  Congregant settings – cruise ships, shelters, nursing homes, detention facilities and certain work places.

What We Know So Far  Indirect contact, like passing someone on the street or in a store is a much lower risk for infection  Major risk factors for SEVERE disease are advanced age, underlying illnesses (diabetes, emphysema, and immunosuppressive states)  Crude Mortality Rates differ greatly among countries, states, counties and localities  Children are infected at lower rates  Mortality rates are even lower in children, to date there are no deaths in children in PA.  Kids can still get quite sick and transmit to others just as easily.

What YOU Need to Know  Everyone is at risk if exposed.  You can have NO symptoms to mild to severe symptoms  Older r adults lts and people le who have sever ere e under erlyi ying ng medical cal condi dition tions like heart, lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications.

 Fever or chills Signs & Symptoms  Cough  You can have some to all of these symptoms. Can be similar  Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing to other viruses. Testing is recommended to decipher.  Fatigue  Symptoms can appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus.  Muscle or body aches  Headache  New loss of taste or smell  Sore throat  Congestion or runny nose  Nausea or vomiting  Diarrhea

When to Seek Medical Attention  Trouble breathing  Persistent pain or pressure in the chest  New confusion  Inability to wake or stay awake  Bluish lips or face  If you are unsure contact a medical professional!

How Does It Spread  Person to Person – MAIN Spread  Close contact (w/in 6 ft)  Through droplets (coughing, sneezing, talking)  Can spread before symptoms even appear.  You may be infected and not know it.  Touching a surface or object with the virus on it then touching your mouth, nose or eyes can spread the virus.

 Currently no vaccine Prevention  HAND WASHING!!!!!! – Frequently with soap & water for at least 20 seconds is Key vigorously.  Always peform HANDWASHING after:  Being in public places  Blowing your nose, sneezing or coughing  Before touching face!!!!!  Before eating or preparing food  Etc., etc., etc., etc ………..  If unable to wash with soap and water, use hand sanitizer that contains no less than 60% alcohol  ALWAYS A VOID touching eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands  https://youtu.be/eZw4Ga3jg3E

Prevention is Key  A VOID CLOSE CONTACT (prevents droplets from getting to you!!) SOCIA IAL L DISTAN ANCE CE  Avoid close contact with anyone who is sick.  Keep 6ft distance from anyone who is sick or when you go outside of home!

Prevention MASKS KS DO WORK!!! K!!! is Key  Masks are highly effective but only if you wear them correctly (it should cover completely the chin and nose and not have any gaps at the sides)  COVER YOUR MOUTH AND NOSE WITH A MASK  Masks should not be placed on young children under age 2, anyone who has trouble breathing, or is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance.  The mask is not a substitute for social distancing – keep it on!!!

Prevention  COVER ER COUGH UGHS S AND D SNEEZE EEZES is Key  Always cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or use the inside of your elbow  DO NOT SPIT!!!!!!!  Throw used tissues in trash immediately after use  Immediately wash hands with soap and water or hand sanitizer with no less than 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.  CLEAN AN AND D DISINFEC INFECT  Clean and disinfect frequently touch surfaces daily or more if needed  If surfaces are dirty, clean them!  Use a household disinfectant  https://youtu.be/J2jbEetZ8G4

Treatment  Generally supportive, rest, fluids and over the counter medications  Isolate if you are confirmed COVID-19 positive or Quarantine if you think you have been exposed.  No vaccine yet (possibly 1/2021)  Call doctor if any concerns if at home.  If you area commuter or online only please notify Health Services of illness.  Contact Health Services immediately if on campus.

Types of Testing  PCR -Viral Test- nasal swab or nasopharyngeal swab  Can detect for a period of time even when someone is no longer infectious.  Can have a positive result for 6 weeks or longer, but you are no longer infectious after 10 days of start of symptoms.  False negatives, further testing may need to be performed based on assessment.  Results dependent on multiple sources and using different platforms, supply and demand, and how many test are coming in and capacity to run those tests, is there electronic interface with PA DOH  Antibody Testing  Looks for presence of antibodies to COVID-19  Department of Health does not recommend Universal Testing. This will NOT be done at TSCT

If You are  Most will recover at home – monitor sx and contact health care provider Sick and health services asap.  Don’t leave home or dorm - ISOLATE  Get rest, stay hydrated and treat symptoms with OTC meds  Stay in touch with medical provider and Health Services  Avoid public transportation  If SX become severe – SEEK K EMERGEN GENCY CY CA CARE! RE!  May return to being around others after 10 days of start of symptoms and 24 hours fever free, and other symptoms are improving.

If You Have Been Exposed… QUARA ARANTI NTINE- stay y home, , separate arate from om others, rs, monito itor r for sympto mptoms ms Liste ted d below w are e a few reas ason ons s to quara ranti ntine ne: :  You came within 6 feet of someone who has COVID for a total of 15min or longer  You have cared for someone who has COVID  You had direct physical contact with someone who has COVID  You shared utensils or cups or other household items with someone who has COVID  They sneezed or cough on you  You must stay home for 14 days from last contact ( symptoms can appear 2-14 days after exposure)  Monitor closely for sx – testing may be required.  May return being around others after 14 days and that there are no signs and symptoms of the virus.

Returning to Work/School  MUST comply with policies, protocols and guidelines  Prevention – hand washing, social distancing, following enter and exit marks, health screenings, keep areas clean and disinfected  MUST be wearing a mask  If you are sick or caring for someone sick – STAY HOME –  Notify supervisor/professor or Health Services when calling in sick.  Follow isolation and quarantine guidelines  Social distancing, PPE will be provided, and testing capabilities will be available. We will be having testing on campus.

What Are We Doing for You!!  Training will be done online for students prior to the start of Monday  Screening each student everyday before class:  Temperature must be 100.4 or less, screening questions asked (do you have any S&S of coronavirus, have you traveled out of PA  If temperature greater than 100.4 you will be referred to Health Services if you are a commuter, if you are a resident in the dorms you will return to your dorm and immediately contact Health Services at 717-299-7769 or 717-606-1560 or at meshey@stevenscollege.edu. It is very important that you contact us immediately so we can assess your symptoms.  We will have testing onsite with results in 15 min. Criteria must be met for testing to take place.