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
