STOP THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 HERE’S HOW YOU CAN HELP There are vital actions you can take to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 and protect our University community.
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3 Wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds
3 When you cough or sneeze, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not hands)
3 Keep 2m apart from others in your household
3 Use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available
3 Wear a face covering while using household communal areas
3 Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands
3 Put used tissues in the bin immediately and wash your hands afterward
3 Keep windows open to let fresh air in your bedroom and kitchen areas 3 Follow current Government advice and University guidance on mixing outside of your household
CLEANING – PLEASE DO YOUR BIT Our cleaning teams are providing additional cleaning in residences during this time but we need your help too. All residences on campus with self-catering kitchens, have been sent a cleaning pack which consists of antibacterial wipes, protect spray, blue roll and hand sanitiser. PLEASE DO ALL YOU CAN TO PROTECT OTHERS IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD: 3 Regularly clean frequently touched surfaces* 3 Regularly clean and disinfect communal spaces after each use including shared bathrooms, utility, kitchen and communal facilities 3 Do not use other people’s cutlery, crockery, glasses and cups 3 Use the cleaning products and antibacterial wipes to clean your room 3 Work together and agree how you will keep your shared spaces clean REMEMBER cleaning is a team effort! Create a cleaning rota to share your chores fairly. PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD BY CLEANING AFTER USE: • Shower switches • Oven door handles, switches and buttons *
• Fridge doors and kettle handle
• Door handles
• Microwave doors, buttons and screens
• Kitchen work tops, sinks and taps
• Toilet door handles, flushes and seats
• Shared remote controls
BINS AND WASTE MANAGEMENT Personal rubbish, such as used tissues and cleaning cloths should be stored securely within disposable rubbish bags. These bags should be placed into another bag, tied securely and kept separate from other rubbish. This should be put aside for at least 72 hours before being put in your usual external household waste bin. Other household waste can be disposed of as normal. If you are self-isolating in University accommodation, you will find dates and times to leave your rubbish outside your flat or room on our website - exeter.ac.uk/coronavirus/selfisolating/ If you are self-isolating in private accommodation and need advice on what to do with waste backlogs, our Student Community Wardens can pop round for a chat regarding options – email the team - communitywardens@ex.ac.uk
SUPPORT AVAILABLE FOR YOU We understand that this is a difficult time, particularly for those needing to self-isolate and we will continue to support you. Some key support services are outlined below that you can access if you need any help and support – these can also be accessed at any time whether you’re self-isolating or not. If you are self-isolating in University residences you can also drop into our daily Zoom sessions where you can find out more about the support available and ask any questions. Details will be sent to you by email.
ONLINE ACTIVITIES
WELLBEING
We have an online programme of activities for students in Exeter, and for students in self-isolation, our Rapid Response Hub will contact you with information on the digital hamper, which contains vouchers for lots of services including the Sky Store, PlayStation and Xbox.
There is a wide range of wellbeing advice and support services available to you, including self-care and staying well, mental health tools and support for studies and exams. You can find these on our wellbeing website: exeter.ac.uk/wellbeing/ If you are living in private accommodation and need support, you can also contact the Student Welfare Team who are available to talk to you in a confidential and nonjudgemental space.
IF YOU ARE SELF-ISOLATING
You can also self-declare that you are self-isolating on ELE. This will let your academic department know that you are self-isolating and you won’t be coming onto campus, as well as helping the University ensure you have all the support you need to self-isolate. vle.exeter.ac.uk/
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You can find full details of all the support on offer, including what’s outlined above, as well as support for your studies during self-isolation, groceries, prescriptions and medicine deliveries, on our self-isolation website - exeter.ac.uk/coronavirus/self-isolating/