Health & Safety
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Cornell encourages all students, faculty and staff to take responsibility for their own health and the health of others by adopting habits to prevent and slow the spread of communicable diseases, including COVID-19. Public health officials advise the following actions to protect yourself and others:
- Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol if washing is not an option.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Practice physical distancing (staying at least 6 feet apart from others), minimizing close contact among groups of people and avoiding contact with others if you feel ill.
- New York state requires everyone to wear a face covering when in public and unable to maintain physical distancing measures. In addition, Cornell has specific guidelines about when face coverings are required when on campus.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I report public health concerns or non-compliance with campus policies and procedures?
Please submit reports of non-compliance to covid19@tech.cornell.edu. Refer to the Cornell Tech Campus Student Behavioral Compact to review campus policies and procedures.
What health and safety guidelines should students expect to follow during spring 2021?
In welcoming students back to campus for the spring semester, we anticipate that most rules and guidelines from this fall will remain in place. This includes wearing a face covering, maintaining physical distance, limiting in-person gatherings, and complying with all Daily Check health assessment and surveillance testing requirements. As in the fall, students will again be required to abide by the Cornell Tech Campus Student Behavioral Compact.