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COVID-19 Resources

Protect Yourself and Others

How does COVID-19 spread?

  • The virus is thought to spread mainly between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet). It is transmitted through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks — landing in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby.
  • It is possible for a person to become infected by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose or possibly their eyes.

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What you can do to help limit the spread?

  • Wear a face covering
    • It’s important to cover your mouth and nose completely. Those carrying the virus may not show symptoms.
  • Practice physical distancing
    • Distance yourself at least 6 feet apart from others — about two arm lengths.
  • Wash or sanitize hands
    • Wash hands with soap and water for 20 seconds — as long as singing “Happy Birthday” twice.
  • Clean and disinfect surfaces
    • Sanitize shared common areas and shared electronic equipment regularly.

Vaccines

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COVID-19 vaccine or booster

Flu vaccine

Vaccine information from the CDC

Signs and Symptoms of COVID-19

People with COVID-19 have reported a range of mild symptoms to severe illness.

Symptoms may appear 2 to 14 days after exposure to the virus.

List of COVID-19 symptoms

What to Bring Related to COVID-19

What to bring to campus related to COVID-19

Here are recommendations of supplies to bring to campus relating to the health and safety of yourself and others as you prepare for your campus arrival.

  • Cleaning supplies — This is for your own personal living space to wipe down commonly used surfaces.

  • Look for one of these active ingredients in your cleaning solutions to be effective against virus: Ethanol, Glycolic acid, Hydrogen peroxide, Hypochlorous acid, Isopropyl alcohol, Quaternary ammonium, Sodium hypochlorite.

  • A list of all COVID-19 disinfectants can be found on the EPA webpage.

  • Digital or other thermometer

  • Hand sanitizer — There will be hand sanitizers and places to wash your hands around campus; however, it is a good idea to have your own as well.

    • Off-campus students should remember hand soap for their living spaces.

  • Over-the-counter medicine — Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen or other cold symptom medication.

     

    The SUNY Cortland Cupboard will have some cleaning supplies, hand sanitizers and hand soap. Additional items may become available, if needed. Please email cortland.cupboard@cortland.edu if you have any other needs or suggestions.