COVID-19/Respiratory Illness

Many respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, circulate year-round in the United States and California. Some viruses are more active from October through March, such as influenza (flu) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

Feeling sick?

  • Seek testing or treatment if you are higher risk (including age 65+, Body Mass Index greater than 25, racial or ethnic minority, current or recent pregnancy, or underlying/chronic health problems). The Student Health Center has free COVID-19 home tests available while supplies last.
  • Stay home until you have not had a fever for 24 hours without using fever reducing medication AND your other symptoms are mild and improving.

After returning to normal activities, do the following for 5 more days:

  • Avoid those who are higher risk.
  • Mask when around others indoors.
  • Practice healthy habits such as covering your cough, handwashing, air ventilation, physical distancing, and testing.

Updated 6/4/2024

Respiratory Virus Guide

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