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| − | In response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, Escher is implementing strong preventative measures to combat infection. We are only as strong as our weakest link; **we depend on every member following the procedures in this document**. Escher has multiple members who are at '''high risk of serious complications''', so even if you may not be at risk, '''you are still a transmission vector to those who are'''. | + | In response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, Escher has implemented preventative measures to combat infection. Our [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K_AVec00Qd2juAesWkpMhJMINt_KElNJG0MTmKt9Dz4/edit?usp=sharing COVID Policy] is typically drafted by our [[COVID Coordinator|Cooperative Health Coordinator]] each semester in accordance with CDC guidance and is then voted on by the house. |
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| − | = Sanitary Hand Washing Procedure =
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| − | * New guidance for hand washing will be posted in all kitchens and bathrooms
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| − | * You should treat your hands like you do during cook / clean shift all the time
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| − | * Assume that any common surface or object you touch is infected
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| − | * Door handles, light switches, tables, guff food containers, etc.
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| − | = Social Gatherings =
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| − | * At this time, we encourage members to avoid gatherings of more than 10 people
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| − | * If you are are in a high-risk group, we recommend minimizing personal contact with other members
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| − | * High-risk groups include: older adults; people with heart disease, lung disease or diabetes; people with compromised immune systems; people with severe chronic medical conditions
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| − | = Dinner / Guff Food Procedures =
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| − | * New procedures for guff food handling will be posted in the dining rooms
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| − | * All members should wash or sanitize hands '''both before touching handles and after putting away guff containers''', on top of using gloves or food handlers to touch food
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| − | * New procedures for serving dinner will be posted in the dining rooms
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| − | * All members are expected to wash or sanitize hands both before and after touching any common serving utensils
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| − | * We encourage '''all members take food back to their rooms or suite kitchens''' after serving in order to avoid a large gathering in the dining rooms
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| − | = Quarantine Procedure =
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| − | * If you feel that you are sick or may have come in contact with someone who is sick, '''please quarantine yourself and do not risk transmission to others'''
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| − | * You should isolate yourself in your room for 14 days from your last exposure
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| − | * Suppressants such as cough medicine or decongestants do not reduce transmission of viruses, regardless of if you feel better
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| − | * If you must leave your room, try to avoid common areas such as dining rooms, suite kitchens, and suite lounges
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| − | * Sign up to have meals delivered to your room using [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1skqFLtt2_pZqSlA_0YSUYG_Cu0fstAcx1Jbcf6L_51s this spreadsheet]
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| − | * Contact your healthcare provider, explain your symptoms, and follow their instructions
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| − | * They may recommend you to seek additional medical care or testing
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| − | * If you notice any of the following severe symptoms, immediately seek medical care:
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| − | ** Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
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| − | ** Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
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| − | ** New confusion or inability to arouse
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| − | ** Bluish lips or face
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| − | =Encourage Awareness=
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| − | * We must all be vigilant. A pandemic of this scale is unprecedented in the last 100 years, so we must take unprecedented measures to combat it
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| − | * Encourage a culture of hand washing
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| − | * Kindly remind others to follow the hand washing procedure
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| − | * Do not take offense if someone asks if you’ve washed your hands
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| − | * Encourage anyone who feels sick, or may have come in contact with someone sick, follows the self-quarantine procedure
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| − | * Continue to treat others with respect and kindness
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| − | ** Respect means not treating anyone less for being sick
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| − | ** Respect means taking sickness seriously and avoiding transmission to others
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| − | =Suite Sanitation Chore=
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| − | * Suite managers have been asked to create a suite chore for sanitizing common surfaces
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| − | * The chore should be done on Wednesdays to complement weekend bathroom sanitation
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| − | * Checklists will be posted in each suite kitchen near the bulletin board / whiteboard
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| − | * This chore will count for a suite member’s weekly chore
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| − | * VP of suites will check with suite managers to make sure this chore is implemented
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| | =External Links= | | =External Links= |
| | * [https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov Center for Disease Control COVID-19 Information] | | * [https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov Center for Disease Control COVID-19 Information] |
| | * [https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/ World Heath Organization COVID-19 Information] | | * [https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/ World Heath Organization COVID-19 Information] |