Welcome to the COVID-19 Resources webpage for Community Christian College. Here you will find health and safety information and other information that supports our community of care.
The College is operating under normal status including all academic and athletic activities.
Our recommendations below are guided by information disseminated by local, state and federal health officials, with additional guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (CDC Website)
Questions about Covid 19? Watch this video (Video about Covid 19)
Recommendations
· Face Coverings: The use of face coverings by everyone, regardless of vaccination status, is recommended. Face coverings provide a guard against spreading potentially infected droplets to other individuals. Please see the CDC’s website for the latest guidelines on face coverings (Link to the CDC Website). Also, make sure to check your local and state requirements for the use of face coverings.
· Hand Hygiene: To prevent the spread of germs during COVID-19, it is advisable to wash your hands at reasonable intervals with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol to keep clean hands.
· Daily Symptom Checks: During this time, please make sure you are paying attention to any potential symptoms daily. Anyone experiencing any symptoms of illness should get tested and quarantine until they have been symptom-free for at least 24 hours.
· Exposure to COVID-19: Everyone who has been exposed should self-monitor for symptoms and follow CDC guidelines for quarantine, or the guidance from the agency that contacted you regarding quarantine procedures and time frames. See the CDC’s website for current information on isolation and quarantine. (Link to the CDC Website)
· Tested Positive: If you have tested positive, please notify any relevant parties that may have had exposure to you in the past 7 days. If you have a medical question or concern, please contact your physician. Please note you are required to isolate yourself for ten (10) days, even if you do not show symptoms.
· Vaccination: According to the CDC, vaccination is the leading prevention strategy to protect individuals from COVID-19 disease and end the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit vaccines.gov (Governments Vaccines Website) to find out where you can get vaccinated in your community. For more information watch this video. ( CDC Website)
PUBLIC HEALTH INFORMATION
Support for Coping and Resilience during COVID-19
Stress, anxiety, and other depression-like symptoms are common reactions to the pandemic. If you are experiencing any emotional distress, please contact the Disaster Distress Helpline by calling or texting 1-800-985-5590 or by visiting visit DisasterDistress.samhsa.gov.
This national agency provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to COVID-19. This toll-free, multilingual, and confidential crisis support service is available to all residents in the United States and its territories.
