In response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, Escher is implementing strong has implemented 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'''.  = Sanitary Hand Washing Procedure =* New guidance for hand washing will be posted in all kitchens and bathrooms* You should treat your hands like you do during cook / clean shift all the time* Assume that any common surface or object you touch is infected* Door handles, light switches, tables, guff food containers, etc.  = Social Gatherings =* At this time, we encourage members to avoid gatherings of more than 10 people* If you are are in a high-risk group, we recommend minimizing personal contact with other members* 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  = Dinner / Guff Food Procedures =* New procedures for guff food handling will be posted in the dining rooms* 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* New procedures for serving dinner will be posted in the dining rooms* All members are expected to wash or sanitize hands both before and after touching any common serving utensils* 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  = Quarantine Procedure =* 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'''* You should isolate yourself in your room for 14 days from your last exposure* Suppressants such as cough medicine or decongestants do not reduce transmission of viruses, regardless of if you feel better* If you must leave your room, try to avoid common areas such as dining rooms, suite kitchens, and suite lounges* Sign up to have meals delivered to your room using Our [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheetsdocument/d/1skqFLtt2_pZqSlA_0YSUYG_Cu0fstAcx1Jbcf6L_51s this spreadsheet1K_AVec00Qd2juAesWkpMhJMINt_KElNJG0MTmKt9Dz4/edit?usp=sharing COVID Policy]* Contact your healthcare provider, explain your symptoms, and follow their instructions* They may recommend you to seek additional medical care or testing* If you notice any of the following severe symptoms, immediately seek medical care:** Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath** Persistent pain or pressure in the chest** New confusion or inability to arouse** Bluish lips or face  =Encourage Awareness=* We must all be vigilant. A pandemic of this scale is unprecedented typically drafted by our [[COVID Coordinator|Cooperative Health Coordinator]] each semester in the last 100 years, so we must take unprecedented measures to combat it* Encourage a culture of hand washing* Kindly remind others to follow the hand washing procedure* Do not take offense if someone asks if you’ve washed your hands* Encourage anyone who feels sick, or may have come in contact accordance with someone sick, follows the self-quarantine procedure* Continue to treat others with respect CDC guidance and kindness** Respect means not treating anyone less for being sick** Respect means taking sickness seriously and avoiding transmission to others  =Suite Sanitation Chore=* Suite managers have been asked to create a suite chore for sanitizing common surfaces* The chore should be done is then voted on Wednesdays to complement weekend bathroom sanitation* Checklists will be posted in each suite kitchen near by the bulletin board / whiteboard* This chore will count for a suite member’s weekly chore* VP of suites will check with suite managers to make sure this chore is implementedhouse.