The SSA campus transitioned to Phase 3A of the Reopening Plan on Thursday, August 12, 2021. Administrators will continue to monitor the virus rates and will move to a final reopening phase, 3B, when conditions allow. The following guidelines will help to facilitate that transition and provide guidance for staff and students. Update: As of March 14, 2022, SSA strongly encourages the use of facemasks inside all campus buildings, but no longer requires the use of masks indoors. Vaccinations In light of the growing threat of the COVID Delta variant, it is Southwest School of Art’s institutional position to protect our community by highly encouraging vaccinations for all students, staff and faculty. Getting vaccinated is easy and convenient. The city of San Antonio offers free vaccines please visit: https://covid19.sanantonio.gov/Home for more details. Again, we highly encourage all members of the SSA community to get their vaccines so that we may all be healthy and move to a fully open campus again. Prevention Reduce your exposure. The best way to prevent infection is to take precautions to avoid exposure to this virus, which are similar to the precautions you take to avoid the flu. CDC always recommends these everyday actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses, including: • • • • • • • •
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Stay home when you are sick. Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces. Practice physical distancing. Wear a face covering or mask when in public and physical distancing is not possible
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