Members of the Campus Community, As we wrap up our second week of classes and head into the holiday weekend, we wanted to reach out to remind you of and encourage you to continue to diligently follow our four personal safety practices: Conduct a daily health self-assessment Wear a face covering Maintain social distancing Maintain personal hygiene Members of the campus community are highly encouraged to continue these personal safety practices even as they come and go from campus over the holiday weekend. Additionally, it is important to understand that not only is the use of face coverings one of our personal safety practices on campus, but it is currently a mandate in the State of Ohio. Please review the tips below regarding the use of face coverings in an effort to appropriately protect yourself and those around you. The first two weeks of classes have gone well, and we thank you for all that you are doing to adhere to the guidelines presented in the Fall 2020 Responsible Reopening Guide. As we continue to learn and live on campus, your unrelenting diligence will be paramount to our efforts to keep our community safe and well. Our ability to continue to offer the campus experience our students desire – in-person education, residential life, campus engagement, etc. – depends in large measure on our ability to meet these expectations and to hold ourselves and others accountable.

TIPS FOR THE USE OF FACE COVERINGS

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FACE COVERINGS ARE REQUIRED ON CAMPUS Face coverings must be worn in all shared and public environments on campus. This includes classrooms and group study rooms, even when standing behind a plexiglass partition. Although plexiglass provides an extra layer of protection, saliva droplets can still travel and linger around the partition.

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FACE COVERINGS ARE REQUIRED OFF CAMPUS The use of face coverings in public is currently a mandate in the State of Ohio. Thus, you are required to wear a face covering in all indoor places with the exception of a residence. Please adhere to this mandate when out and about in the community in an effort to protect yourself and those around you.

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FACE COVERINGS MAY BE NEEDED OUTDOORS When outside by yourself or with people you live with, a face covering isn't required. However, you should wear one outdoors when you are unable to consistently maintain a distance of six feet or more from individuals who are not members of your family or household. You should always have your mask on hand when you leave your home.

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FACE COVERINGS SHOULD BE WORN APPROPRIATELY Wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth to help protect yourself and others. Put it over your nose and mouth and secure it under your chin. Try to fit it snugly against the sides of your face and secure it with ties or ear loops. A face covering that doesn't cover the nose defeats the purpose.

The Alliance City Health Department has created a Frequently Asked Questions document regarding the use of face coverings that provides additional details. As a reminder, the Fall 2020 Responsible Reopening Guide is very much subject to change as our knowledge of COVID-19 continues to evolve and new or revised guidelines are presented. Thus, please check the site often. We also encourage you to check the Confirmed Cases Reporting web page on the COVID-19 section of the Mount Union website regularly to access updated data regarding confirmed positive cases on campus.

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