COVID-19 Information
Learn About COVID-19
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) is an illness caused by a virus that can spread from person to person.
- The virus that causes COVID-19 is a new coronavirus that has spread throughout the world.
- COVID-19 symptoms can range from mild (or no symptoms) to severe illness.
How Does COVID-19 Spread
- You can become infected by coming into close contact (about 6 feet or two arm lengths) with a person who has COVID-19. COVID-19 is primarily spread from person to person.
- You can become infected from respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks.
- You may also be able to get it by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it, and then by touching your mouth, nose, or eyes.
Protect Yourself and Others
- There is currently no vaccine to protect against COVID-19. The best way to protect yourself is to avoid being exposed to the virus that causes COVID-19.
- Stay home if you feel sick and avoid close contact with others.
- Wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth in public settings.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
Common Signs and Symptoms
- Fever of 100.4*F or above
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
College Tips & Best Practices
Dorm
- Avoid sharing items with roommates or others.
- If you do, clean and disinfect before sharing or using.
Shared Bathrooms
- Avoid placing toothbrushes directly on counter surfaces.
- Use totes for personal items to limit contact with other surfaces in the bathroom
Classrooms
- Wipe down your desk with a disinfectant wipe if possible.
- Skip seats or rows to create physical distance between other students.
Cafeteria & Meals
- Avoid sharing food, drink, utensils, or other items with people.
- Pick up grab-and-go options for meals if offered.
- Avoid buffets and self-serve stations
Laundry Room
- Clean and disinfect surfaces that others have touched (e.g., buttons on the washing machine).
- Wash cloth masks in warmest appropriate water setting for the fabric.
More information
- About Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) (Video from World Health Organization)
- SJC Bears COVID-19 Fact Sheet (PDF)
- SJC Sports Medicine "Return to Play" Presentation (PDF)
- Centers for Disease Control - COVID-19 (link)