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To support physical distancing, we are adapting our campuses, including spacing desks in classrooms, holding classes in alternative spaces, implementing directional traffic patterns, forgoing lockers and restricting gathering sizes in common areas

Norfolk Collegiate is following the guidance of the CDC and WHO for face coverings.

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All students, faculty and staff will be required to wear face coverings that cover the

mouth, nose and chin. It is important to ensure that the mask can be held in place comfortably with little adjustment using elastic bands or ties. For example, bandannas are not appropriate face coverings because they do not securely cover the nose, mouth and chin.

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Additionally, face coverings and masks should not have valves, vents, mesh, logos or writing on them in accordance with the CDC guidelines and the school’s dress code. It is important to ensure that the mask can be held in place comfortably with little adjustment using elastic bands or ties.

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Face shields alone are not appropriate as a substitute for a face covering. If your student decides to wear a face shield, a face covering must also be worn under the shield.

4According to the WHO, the ideal combination of material for non-medical masks should include three layers as follows: 1. An innermost layer of a hydrophilic material (cotton or cotton blends); 2. An outermost layer made of hydrophobic material (polypropylene, polyester or their blends), which may limit external contamination from penetration through to the wearer’s nose and mouth; 3. A middle hydropholic layer of synthetic non-woven material such as polypropylene or a cotton layer which may enhance filtration or retain droplets.

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We recommend all students have more than one face covering for use throughout the

week. Face coverings should be washed between uses.

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Want more information? Please reach out to your student’s division if you have

additional questions on appropriate face coverings. The CDC and WHO also have excellent resources on how to properly put on, wear and remove face coverings. Click the links below for more information on face coverings.

CDC: How to Wear Masks

WHO: Guidance on Wearing Face Coverings

Our janitorial and custodial staff, with expert guidance from The Budd Group, have received specialized training in preparation for our reopening. Faculty and staff also will receive professional development on safety procedures before students return to campus

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Norfolk Collegiate is following the guidance of the CDC and WHO for face coverings.

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All students, faculty and staff will be required to wear face coverings that cover the

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We recommend all students have more than one face covering for use throughout the

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