DEFINITIONS
R E C E N T C O V I D P O S I T I V E
Someone who has had COVID within the last 3 months and has recovered and remains without symptoms - no quarantine or testing needed .
R E M O T E I N S T R U C T I O N
The delivery of course instruction via methods that are from a distance and are not in person , at the same place , at the same time . Remote instruction may include :
Use of audio-video conferencing ( Zoom , Google hangouts , Microsoft Teams , FaceTime , etc ) in place of in-person class sessions . Online instruction via the college LMS ( Canvas ) including learning modules , assessments , and electronic submission of assignments . Simulation , or other technology applications to support instruction and communication between faculty and students .
R O L L I N G C L O S U R E S
Short term closures of one or more functional areas of a college facility , or closure of all college operations , due to the presence of virus activity . Any closure will occur with the input and guidance of local Public Health officials .
S O C I A L D I S T A N C I N G
The practice of staying at least six feet away from others while in public , except for others who share the same household . Because the virus that causes COVID-19 is transmitted through the air and on contaminated surfaces , social distancing ( along with frequent cleaning and hand hygiene ) is a primary method for preventing the spread of the disease .
V U L N E R A B L E P O P U L A T I O N S / I N D I V I D U A L S :
Individuals 65 years of age or older , regardless of health status . Individuals with underlying health conditions , ( as defined by the CDC ) including high blood pressure , chronic lung disease , diabetes , severe obesity , asthma , and those whose immune system is compromised ( such by cancer therapy , or certain medical conditions ) and possibly others .