Aims COVID-19 FAQ

COVID-19 Campus Access Guidance, Symptoms Q&A

• What questions will I be asked when I arrive on campus and go through the check-in station?

  You will be asked to show your ID and…

  • Do you have any Major or Minor Symptoms?

  • Have you in the past 14 days

    • Been exposed to anyone diagnosed with COVID-19?

    • Been exposed to anyone with one of the major COVID-19 symptoms?

    • Waiting for COVID-19 test results?

    • Tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 10 days?

• What are the Major and Minor Symptoms?

  Minor Symptoms

  • Sore throat

  • Headache

  • Muscle or body aches

  • Runny nose or congestion

  • Diarrhea

  • Vomiting or Nausea

  • Abdominal (stomach) pain

  • Fatigue

  Major Symptoms

  • Feeling feverish, having chills

  • Temperature of 100.4 or greater

  • New loss of taste or smell

  • New or unexplained persistent cough

  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

• How many symptoms do I need to have to be required to stay home?

  One (1) major OR two (2) minor symptoms will require you to stay home.

• If I’m currently symptomatic with one (1) major or two (2) minor symptoms how long do I have to stay home?

  You will need to isolate for 10 days or until you are fever/medication free for 72 hours and other symptoms of COVID-19 are improving, whichever is longer. This means you will need to stay home for a minimum of 10 days. Unless – a COVID test is negative AND you are fever/medication free for 72 hours and the other symptoms of COVID-19 are improving.

• What if I have been exposed to someone who is diagnosed (tested positive) with COVID-19?

  You will need to quarantine for a period of 14 days from the date you last had contact.

• What if I have been exposed to someone with one of the major symptoms or two of the minor symptoms?

  You will need to quarantine for a period of 14 days from the date you last had contact. Unless – the person with symptoms has a COVID test with negative results.

• Do I need to quarantine if I had a previous confirmed case of COVID-19 and I was in close contact with someone with COVID-19?

  No, as long as these conditions have been met:

  • Had COVID-19 illness within the previous 3 months and

  • Has recovered and

  • Remains without COVID-19 symptoms (for example, cough, shortness of breath)

• Does “medication free” include my normal medications I take for known conditions?

  No, this only applies to new medications for new current symptoms.

• What does “exposed” mean?

  Exposure means “close contact”.

  • You were within the same space of someone who has COVID-19 for a total of 15 minutes or more (the 15 minutes does not have to be counted in one instance, however, an accumulation of encounters)
  • You provided care at home to someone who is sick with COVID-19
  • You had direct physical contact with the person (hugged or kissed them)
  • You shared eating or drinking utensils
  • They sneezed, coughed, or somehow got respiratory droplets on you
• What does Isolation mean?

  Isolation keeps someone who is infected with the virus away from others, even in their home (CDC guidelines).

• What does Quarantine mean?

  Quarantine keeps someone who might have been exposed to the virus away from others (CDC guidelines).

• When does the quarantine period start and end?

  Please follow this link to read about scenarios and guidance from the CDC.

• What if I don’t know if I have COVID-19 or if the person I was or am exposed to has COVID-19, do I still have to follow the Isolation and/or Quarantine periods?

  Yes.  If you or someone you have been or are in close contact with has one (1) major symptom or two (2) minor symptoms you will be required to follow the isolation and/or quarantine periods. Refer to prior questions.

Frequently Asked Questions About COVID-19

• What is coronavirus and how does it spread?

  How COVID-19 Spreads
  
  COVID-19 is thought to spread mainly through close contact from person to person, including between people who are physically near each other (within about 6 feet). People who are infected but do not show symptoms can also spread the virus to others. We are still learning about how the virus spreads and the severity of illness it causes.
  

  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/how-covid-spreads.html

• What are the symptoms of this infection?

  Major Symptoms

  • Felling FEVERISH, having CHILLS
  • Loss of TASTE or SMELL
  • New or Unexplained Persistent Cough
  • Shortness of BREATH or Difficulty Breathing

  Minor Symptoms

  • Sore Throat
  • Headache
  • Muscle or Body Aches
  • Runny Nose or Congestion
  • Diarrhea
  • Vomiting or Nausea
  • Abdominal (Stomach) Pain
  • Fatigue
• I may have been exposed to COVID-19. What should I do?
  • Stay home except to get medical care. Most people with COVID-19 have mild illness and can recover at home without medical care. Do not visit public areas.
  • Take care of yourself. Get rest and stay hydrated. Take over-the-counter medicines, such as acetaminophen, to help you feel better.
  • Stay in touch with your doctor. Call before you get medical care. Be sure to get care if you have trouble breathing, or have any other emergency warning signs, or if you think it is an emergency.
  • Avoid public transportation, ride-sharing or taxis. 

  See more guidelines on the CDC’s website.
  

• I feel anxious about coronavirus. What can I do?
   

  There are resources available for members of the Aims community experiencing personal impacts due to the novel coronavirus outbreak. Whether individuals have loved ones in affected areas or other connections to people impacted by the outbreak, all members of the Aims community have access to services that may be helpful. 

  Aims Community College wants all students, staff, faculty and visitors to feel safe, supported and comfortable during their time on our campuses. Students who need to talk to a counselor or have any questions may contact Aims Counseling Services.
  
  

  Greeley Campus	Chris Karl	(970) 339-6436	chris.karl@aims.edu
  Windsor Campus	Erica Jones	(970) 339-6327	erica.jones@aims.edu
  Loveland Campus	Alison Dumler	(970) 667-4611 x3306	alison.dumler@aims.edu
  Fort Lupton Campus	Kathryn Bowker	(303) 718-5303	kathryn.bowker@aims.edu
  Faculty and Staff	Jenell Wild	(970) 3783-608	jenell.wild@aims.edu
  Faculty and Staff	Jan Cope	(970) 339-6342	jan.cope@aims.edu
  Counseling Services	Dr. Richard Hanks	(970) 339-6223	richard.hanks@aims.edu

   

Frequently Asked Questions About COVID-19: Health, Wellness and Prevention

• What can I do to stay healthy?
  People can protect themselves and others from the spread of illness by practicing these healthy habits:
  
  

  • Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
  • Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when coughing or sneezing.
  • Avoid contact with people who are sick, especially if they are exhibiting cold or flu-like symptoms.
  • Stay home if you are sick. Avoid contact with others except when seeking medical care.
  • Contact your medical provider if you have any questions or health concerns.
  • Inside your home: Avoid close contact with people who are sick. If possible, maintain 6 feet between the person who is sick and other household members.
  • Outside your home: Put 6 feet of distance between yourself and people who don’t live in your household.
    
    

  Please visit the CDC’s website for more information on how to protect yourself.
• What support resources are available to students, faculty and staff?

  There are resources available for members of the Aims community experiencing personal impacts due to the novel coronavirus outbreak. Whether individuals have loved ones in affected areas or other connections to people impacted by the outbreak, all members of the Aims community have access to services that may be helpful.
  
  Aims Community College wants all students, staff, faculty and visitors to feel safe, supported and comfortable during their time on our campuses. Students who need to talk to a counselor or have any questions may contact Aims Counseling Services:
  
  

  Greeley Campus	Chris Karl	(970) 339-6436	chris.karl@aims.edu
  Windsor Campus	Erica Jones	(970) 339-6327	erica.jones@aims.edu
  Loveland Campus	Alison Dumler	(970) 667-4611 x3306	alison.dumler@aims.edu
  Fort Lupton Campus	Kathryn Bowker	(303) 718-5303	kathryn.bowker@aims.edu
  Faculty and Staff	Jenell Wild	(970) 3783-608	jenell.wild@aims.edu
  Faculty and Staff	Jan Cope	(970) 339-6342	jan.cope@aims.edu
  Counseling Services	Dr. Richard Hanks	(970) 339-6223	richard.hanks@aims.edu

Frequently Asked Questions About COVID-19: Self-Quarantine

• In consultation with my medical provider, I understand I need to self-quarantine. Do you have guidance?

  Information is available on the CDC webpage

• I recently returned from a trip to one of the countries designated as a Level 3 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Should I stay home? Am I required to?

  Yes, the CDC guidance says anyone who has traveled to a country designated as Level 3 needs to stay home for 14 days after returning from that country. The latest information on countries designated as Level 3 is available on the CDC website.