Current COVID-19 Guidelines

The CDC website states: People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. Anyone can have mild to severe symptoms. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:

• 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

This list does not include all possible symptoms. 

If you test positive for COVID-19, contact your health care provider to inquire about possible treatments for the virus. 

• Masking is required for ANYONE who: is experiencing symptoms that could be consistent with a respiratory virus (i.e. fever, chills, fatigue, cough, runny nose, and headache); tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 5 days; or was exposed to COVID-19 in the last 10 days.
• For events and speakers: If contractually obligated for particular speakers or performers, the university may make a temporary adjustment to the masking procedures.
• Proper use of KF94, KN95 or N95 masks is effective in reducing the risk of COVID-19 infection to the mask wearer. For more information, visit this American Medical Association site regarding masking.

If you test positive for COVID-19:

For students:

• Stay home or in your housing unit until you are feeling better.
  • You should not attend in-person classes or activities when you are symptomatic.
  • For students on a meal plan, you may grab and go from Hoover or the C-Store.
• Follow public health guidance to reduce transmission of COVID-19.
• You can return to your normal activities after 24 hours when (1) you are feeling better, and (2) you do not have a fever for 24 hours and you are not using a fever reducing medication. Student-athletes should contact their athletics trainer about returning to participation.
• When you return to normal activities, we strongly encourage you to wear a mask and keep your distance from others for at least five days, and test yourself for COVID-19 if you plan to gather or can't maintain your distance in a group setting.
• Email the CARE Team (care@depauw.edu) if you will miss more than two days of any class and need assistance in contacting your professors. Please note that the CARE Team does not verify absences nor do they have the ability to provide an excuse for any missed classes. They may be able to help you communicate with your professors if you anticipate missing more than two classes due to an illness. If you participate in intercollegiate athletics, you must also notify your athletics trainer.
• If desired, contact housing@depauw.edu to request a temporary move if you live in a residence hall, Rector Village or university-owned houses and apartments, or contact your house corporation if you live in a privately owned Greek chapter.
• If your symptoms do not improve or get worse, call DePauw Health Wellness Center at 765-658-4555 to schedule a consultation.

For employees:

• Stay home until you are feeling better. You are not expected to work if you are sick.
• Follow public health guidance to reduce transmission of COVID-19.
• You can return to your normal activities after 24 hours when (1) you are feeling better, and (2) you do not have a fever for 24 hours and you are not using a fever reducing medication.
• If your symptoms don't improve, see your medical provider.
• When you return to normal activities, we strongly encourage you to wear a mask and keep your distance from others for at least five days, and test yourself for COVID-19 if you plan to gather or can't maintain your distance in a group setting.
• Connect with your supervisor to determine if working remotely is an option.
• Utilize standard sick time during this period.
• Any work absence of more than five consecutive days will require employees to contact HR directly.

If you receive a message that you were exposed to COVID-19:

• Monitor your health. Seek medical care or testing for COVID-19 if you have symptoms consistent with a respiratory virus.
• Wear a high-quality mask (KF94, KN95 or N95) for 10 days to help prevent an outbreak on our campus.

At-home tests:

• At-home tests may be purchased from retailers like Walmart, Kroger, CVS, Target, Amazon or other pharmacies.

For students:

• If you are experiencing symptoms and need medical care, you may contact DePauw Health by calling 765-658-4555.