COVID-19 Resources

What is a Blaze Maskot Ambassador?

This initiative is an opportunity for students to share the importance of the safety measures surrounding COVID-19 with their peers. During a one-hour training, students will learn why it is important to wear a face covering, be physically distant from others, wash hands properly and clean surfaces. In addition, students will learn how to educate other students.

How do I become a Blaze Maskot Ambassador?

Trainings will take place the last full week of August 2020. If you are interested, please sign up for a free virtual training.

How does COVID-19 spread?

• The virus is thought to spread mainly between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet). It is transmitted through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks — landing in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby.
• It is possible for a person to become infected by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose or possibly their eyes.

What you can do to help limit the spread?

• Wear a face covering
  • It’s important to cover your mouth and nose completely. Those carrying the virus may not show symptoms.
• Practice physical distancing
  • Distance yourself at least 6 feet apart from others — about two arm lengths.
• Wash or sanitize hands
  • Wash hands with soap and water for 20 seconds — as long as singing “Happy Birthday” twice.
• Clean and disinfect surfaces
  • Sanitize shared common areas and shared electronic equipment regularly.

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COVID-19 vaccine or booster

Flu vaccine

Vaccine information from the CDC

People with COVID-19 have reported a range of mild symptoms to severe illness.

Symptoms may appear 2 to 14 days after exposure to the virus.

List of Symptoms

What to bring to campus related to COVID-19

Checklist to Print

Here are recommendations of supplies to bring to campus relating to the health and safety of yourself and others as you prepare for your campus arrival.

• Adequate face coverings — Bring enough for one per day, keeping in mind how often you will wash them. The university will be providing two reusable masks to each student.

• Cleaning supplies — This is for your own personal living space to wipe down commonly used surfaces.

• Look for one of these active ingredients in your cleaning solutions to be effective against virus: Ethanol, Glycolic acid, Hydrogen peroxide, Hypochlorous acid, Isopropyl alcohol, Quaternary ammonium, Sodium hypochlorite.

• A list of all COVID-19 disinfectants can be found on the EPA webpage.

• Digital or other thermometer

• Hand sanitizer — There will be hand sanitizers and places to wash your hands around campus; however, it is a good idea to have your own as well.

  • Off-campus students should remember hand soap for their living spaces.

• Over-the-counter medicine — Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen or other cold symptom medication.

• Isolation and quarantine “to go bag” — Since isolation or quarantine can happen quickly and likely be as long as 14 days, it is recommended to have a bag ready with essential items.

  • Items to consider: clothing, over-the-counter medication, prescription medication, school supplies, snacks, thermometer, toiletries/hygiene products.

The SUNY Cortland Cupboard will have some cleaning supplies, hand sanitizers and hand soap. Additional items may become available, if needed. Please email cortland.cupboard@cortland.edu if you have any other needs or suggestions.