Your Questions Answered
Question: What do I do if I have symptoms and I am waiting for test results?
Answer: You should behave as if you may be infected and can infect others while you are waiting for your results.
- Do not leave your residence or suite; remain alone or wear a mask at all times in your residence.
- Do not attend in-person classes. If you are a student employee, do not report to work on-site.
- Wear a face covering if you enter common areas and avoid contact with others, including roommates.
- Wash your hands before leaving your room or when coming into contact with others.
Question: I am a fully remote student or employee, what are my testing requirements?
Answer: Fully remote students and employees are exempt from asymptomatic campus testing requirements. If you are fully remote but need to come to campus, you are encouraged to conduct a PCR COVID-19 test 48 hours before arriving on campus as well as on the day you arrive. Remember, you are not required to conduct a PCR test if you have had COVID-19 in the last 90 days.
Question: How do I care for and store my KN95 mask?
Answer: With proper care, a KN95 mask should be reusable for an extended period of time. To preserve their effectiveness, KN95 masks should be stored in a dry, safe location that's out of direct sunlight, such as a paper bag.
Replace your KN95 mask when it:
- Becomes soiled or wet; OR
- No longer covers the nose and mouth; OR
- Has stretched out or damaged ties/straps; OR
- Has holes, tears, or any deteriorated fabric; OR
- Has been worn for five (5) or more full days (NIOSH recommendation)
