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Guidelines for COVID-19 and Other Respiratory Viruses

On March 1, 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated and simplified recommendations for preventing the spread of COVID-19, influenza, RSV and other respiratory viruses.

In order to protect yourself and others, the CDC recommends the following for individuals experiencing respiratory viruses:

  • Stay home and away from others when ill. Treatments may be available for people experiencing COVID-19 or flu symptoms.
  • Return to normal activities when symptoms improve for at least 24 hours. If fever was present, it should be gone for 24 hours without medication before returning.

Once you return to normal activities, the following prevention strategies are recommended for at least five days:

  • Take steps for cleaner air, such as increasing outside airflow or improving indoor air quality.
  • Practice proper hygiene by covering coughs and sneezes, washing or sanitizing hands frequently and cleaning commonly touched surfaces.
  • Wear a well-fitting mask.
OLLU Protocols

The following protocols should be followed by students, faculty and staff who are ill with a respiratory virus such as COVID-19, influenza or RSV.

Residential Students: Must submit a Self-Report Form when ill with a respiratory virus. They also must notify professors and use the CDC guidelines to determine when they can return to normal activities.

Athletes: No longer have to submit a Self-Report Form unless they live in a residence hall; however, they must notify professors and coaches and use the CDC guidelines to determine when they can return to normal activities.

Commuter Students: Are not required to submit a Self-Report Form but must notify professors of absences and use the CDC guidelines to determine when they can return to normal activities.

Employees: Are not required to submit a Self-Report Form but must notify supervisors of absences and use the CDC guidelines to determine when they can return to normal activities.

Accessibility Services

Students who will be absent due to COVID-19 or other illnesses are encouraged to contact OLLU’s Accessibility Services Office immediately for support and accommodations.

OLLU Uwill

Reminder: All OLLU students have access to free medical and mental health services through Uwill.

  • Services are provided 24/7/365
  • On-demand and scheduled medical care offered
  • On-demand and scheduled counseling appointments
  • Set up an appointment here
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