Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates

Your safety is a priority.

The College strongly recommends all students and employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 and remain current on boosters.

CSM will continue to monitor COVID-19 Community Risk levels and may require indoor masking when risk levels are high.

View COVID-19 Exposure Guidelines

How COVID-19 Spreads

Coughing, sneezing, speaking – respiratory droplets and aerosolized particles that others can inhale; highest likelihood in close personal contact (within six feet) or indoor settings without adequate ventilation/filtration
Close personal contact – such as touching or shaking hands

Symptoms

Coughing, shortness of breath, fever, chills and shaking, fatigue, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, new loss of taste or smell, diarrhea, vomiting, and conjunctivitis.

Healthy Campus Protocols for prevention

	Masks and Face Coverings Consider wearing a well-fitting mask or respirator in crowded indoor settings. When COVID-19 Community Risk levels are high, the college may require indoor masking.
	Vaccination Policy The college strongly recommends all students and employees be vaccinated for COVID-19 and remain current on boosters.
	Wash Hands or Use Hand Sanitzer Frequently You should wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds before touching your face, after touching your mask, after leaving a public place, or after touching objects or surfaces frequently touched by other people. If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
	Physical Distancing When possible, it is recommended to maintain six feet of physical distancing. This helps prevent the spread not only of COVID-19, but other airborne illnesses. Avoid close contact with people who are sick (or others if you are sick).