COVID-19 is spread through respiratory droplets such as when a person coughs, sneezes, or even when speaking. Maintaining 6 feet between you and any other persons is our best protection against COVID-19 and wearing a face mask adds another layer of protection.

Many people that have been infected with COVID-19 are unaware because they do not have noticeable symptoms.

 

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Putting on your face mask:

• Wash your hands before putting on your face covering
  
  
• Put it over your nose and mouth and secure it under your chin
  
  
• Try to fit it snugly against the sides of your face
  
  
• Make sure you can breathe easily

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Taking off your face mask: 

• Untie the strings behind your head or stretch the ear loops
  
  
• Handle only by the ear loops or ties
  
  
• Fold outside corners together
  
  
• Place covering in the washing machine
  
  
• Be careful not to touch your eyes, nose, and mouth when removing and wash hands immediately after removing

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Do’s and Don’ts:

• Do wear a face mask to help protect others in case you are infected but don’t have symptoms 
  
  
• Do wear your mask in public settings, especially when other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain
  
  
• Do wash your hands prior to putting on or removing your mask
  
  
• Do own more than one mask. Wash and dry masks after every use.
  
  
• Don’t put the mask around your neck or on your forehead
  
  
• Don’t touch the mask, and if you do, wash your hands
  
  
• Don’t lay your mask down on any surface that could be contaminated
  
  

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Mask & Face Coverings policy

Face coverings and social distancing are no longer required on ATU campuses. However, those individuals who are not fully vaccinate against COVID-19 are encouraged to wear a mask and social distance.

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Accomodations

If you are unable to provide your own face mask, contact the ATU Health and Wellness Center at (479) 968-0329.