Know How it Spreads
- The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.
- The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person.
- Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).
- Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks.
- These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.
- Recent studies have suggested that COVID-19 may be spread by people who are not showing symptoms.
Everyone Should
Clean Your Hands Often
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
- If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Avoid Close Contact
- Stay home if you are sick.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Put distance between yourself and other people.
- Remember that some people without symptoms may be able to spread virus.
- This is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick.
Cover Your Mouth and Nose With a Cloth Face Cover When Around Others
- You could spread COVID-19 to others even if you do not feel sick.
- Dallas College recommends masks to be worn at any of our locations.
Cover Coughs and Sneezes
- Remember to always cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow.
- Throw used tissues in the trash.
- Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
COVID-19 symptoms may appear within the first two days and up to 14 days after exposure to the virus. Symptoms may be mild or severe. COVID-19 symptoms include:
- Fever or chills
- 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
Seek emergency medical attention if experiencing any of the following symptoms:
- Trouble breathing
- Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
- New confusion
- Inability to wake or stay awake
- Pale, gray, or blue-colored skin, lips, or nail beds, depending on skin tone
For additional information on symptoms, please
review the CDC website.
- You will be advised to follow
CDC guidelines as applicable to your situation.
Please see the
CDC Isolation and Self-Quarantine Guidelines for individuals who have been exposed to or tested positive for COVID-19.
Dealing with any type of disease can take its toll on individuals. If you need counseling or other means of anxiety relief, please refer to the following services:
Students
Employees
- Dallas College employees have access to an Employee Assistance Program, in which they can avail themselves to a counselor.
General resources available to students and employees include:
Vaccines
Dallas College strongly encourages its employees and students to obtain a COVID-19 vaccine.
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Vaccination Locations
Information about vaccination locations can be found on the Dallas County Health and Human Services
COVID-19 Vaccine page.
Testing
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Testing Locations
Information about testing locations can be found on the Dallas County Health and Human Services
Testing Locations webpage. -
At Home Testing
Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order four free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days.
Order your tests now so you have them when you need them. If you need a COVID-19 test now, please see other testing resources in your area.
Order Your at Home Tests