Return to Campus Information
For the Fall return to campus, the Antioch Board of Governors approved a vaccine mandate for Antioch University, and the Chancellor has asked all the campuses to implement that mandate. This means that any visitor to our campuses must be vaccinated. Students should check their e-mail for announcements about how to submit verification, and for information on exemptions for those who need them. In addition, all students, faculty, staff and visitors in a University facility will be required to properly wear a face mask over their mouth and nose at all times while in our buildings.
Recent Campus-Specific Communications
What is a Coronavirus?
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that may cause illness in animals or humans. In humans, several coronaviruses are known to cause respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV-2). A novel coronavirus is one that has not been previously discovered in humans. The most recently discovered novel coronavirus has been named COVID-19.
What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), patients with COVID-19 have had mild to severe respiratory illness with symptoms of:
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure
How Can I Protect Myself?
Please practice general flu prevention measures, including these suggestions from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO):
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue or sleeve
- Wash your hands regularly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based (at least 60% alcohol) hand sanitizer.
- Avoid touching your face, especially your eyes, nose, and mouth, with unwashed hands
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick
- Get your flu shot – it’s never too late
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces
- Stay home if you’re feeling sick. Call your health care provider and let them know your symptoms and travel history
- Familiarize yourself with guidance from the Department of Homeland Security on Coronavirus readiness @ https://www.ready.gov/pandemic
Additional Resources
- About Coronavirus (COVID-19) from the Center for Disease Control (CDC)
- Frequently Asked Questions and Answers About Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- The 2019 Novel Coronavirus (American Public Health Association)
- 2019 Novel Coronavirus: What Campuses Need to Know (American College Health Association)
- Coronavirus Tracker (Johns Hopkins University)
- US Department of State Travel Advisories
- Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak information (World Health Organization)
- Center for Disease Control (CDC) Updates & Current Summary
Articles:
- Coronavirus: Why You Must Act Now (Medium, Tomas Pueyo)
- Helping Children Manage Stress During Anxious Times (Old Trail School, Katherine B. Howard, MA,NCSP, LPC)