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COVID-19 and Other Respiratory Illnesses
COVID-19 and Other Respiratory Illnesses
Preventing the Spread of Illness
Preventing the Spread of Illness
Be up to date with vaccines for flu, COVID-19, RSV, pneumonia, etc.
Stay home when you are sick (following recommendations below)
Wear a mask around others, especially if symptomatic.
Get tested for flu and COVID-19, so that you can get treatment. Students can schedule an appointment at health services for testing.
Students who are feeling sick
Students who are feeling sick
Students who are sick and need medical evaluation, testing, and treatment should schedule an appointment with campus health services.
Isolation Guidance
Isolation Guidance
Stay home if you experience symptoms of a respiratory virus, such as a fever, sore throat, cough, or runny/stuffy nose. MADPH Guidance
You can begin normal activities with precautions if:
you’ve had no fever for 24 hours (without medications) AND
your other symptoms are improving
You may still be able to spread the virus that made you sick, even if you are feeling better. For at least 5 days after you resume normal activities, these additional precautions are recommended:
Avoid crowded indoor spaces and/or wear a mask when indoors around other people
Wash your hands often
Avoid spending time with people at an increased risk for severe disease
Exposures: You do NOT need to stay home if you’ve had an exposure, as long as you do not have any symptoms. You should monitor yourself closely for symptoms and stay home if you start to develop any signs of illness. You can also consider masking when indoors around others or in crowded spaces.
Call 978.542.3240, SSU’s public health line for students and employees if you have additional questions or need individualized guidance.
Masks
Masks
Masking is not required, but strongly recommended if you are ill. Masks are available for current Theatre students and employees in the Theatre Office (Administration Building Room #3)
Mental and Behavioral Health
Mental and Behavioral Health
Salem State has a new 24/7 Mental Health Support Line. If you are a student or speaking with a student who is having an urgent mental health concern or needs access to after-hours support, contact the confidential 24/7 mental health support line at 978.542.8327
Do you need mental health support or wish to help a friend access mental health resources? Utilize these on-campus, local and national resources available for Salem State students and community members. The majority of these resources are free, confidential, and/or anonymous. Many also have online chat or text options available. For more information, contact prevention@salemstate.edu.
During Business Hours
If you have an urgent mental health situation during normal business hours, call or come to counseling services even if you do not have an appointment. Let us know that it is an urgent matter and we will see you as soon as possible. In an emergency, contact campus police at 978.542.6111. You can also contact the confidential 24/7 SSU mental health support line at 978.542.8327. In an emergency, contact campus police at 978.542.6111.
On-Campus Resources
Counseling and Health Services 978.542.6413 | 8:30 am-5 pm, Monday-Friday
After Business Hours On-Campus
For students having an urgent mental health concern or who need access to after-hours support, contact the confidential 24/7 SSU mental health support line at 978.542.8327. For a mental health emergency that occurs at night or on a weekend, contact campus police at 978.542.6111 or your RA or resident director.
Sexual and Reproductive Health
Sexual and Reproductive Health
Reproductive healthcare including abortion and gender affirming care remain legal and accessible in Massachusetts and at Salem State University Counseling and Health Services.
Learn more: Massachusetts Department of Public Health Resources
Reproductive healthcare including abortion and gender affirming care remain legal and accessible in Massachusetts and at Salem State University Counseling and Health Services.
Learn more: Massachusetts Department of Public Health Resources
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