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COVID Updates

Updates from the Hiram Hill – Summer 2021

In early June, Governor Mike DeWine lifted several health orders in the state of Ohio to reflect the increasing number of people vaccinated against COVID-19. We have updated our campus policies and procedures for the summer to reflect these state-wide changes. All members of the community, regardless of vaccination status, are welcome to continue the health and safety practices that are best for them and those around them. We thank every member of the Hiram community for their part in keeping the College safe.

We will release details regarding Hiram College’s policies and procedures for the fall 2021 semester later this summer. We are continuing our work to bring the Hiram community together physically in as safe a way as possible.

For more information on Hiram’s testing and confirmed cases, click here to view the COVID-19 Dashboard

Hiram is committed to providing a positive and engaging residential experience in as safe a way as possible. Safety precautions have been in place throughout the past academic year to maintain a healthy campus for students.

See the Summer 2021: COVID-19 Campus Policies for information on the summer residential experience as well as use of dining and workout facilities.
Guests are welcome to visit campus for admission tours, office visits and other events. We are currently asking that guests who not fully vaccinated to continue to wear masks while indoors. There is no mask requirement while outside on campus.

To maintain the health and safety of our community, guests visiting the Office of Admission will receive a temperature screen upon arrival.
At this time, there is no mask requirement for faculty and staff members if fully vaccinated. Faculty and staff members who are not vaccinated have been asked to continue to wear masks indoors and at outdoor gatherings, unless they can maintain an appropriate social distance.

See the Summer 2021: COVID-19 Campus Policies for additional information, including the use of dining and workout facilities.
Consistent with current Hiram College campus policy, and recommendations by the Ohio Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Hiram College camps will adhere to the following guidelines for the 2021 summer camp season.

For outdoor camps, social distancing when not engaged in activity is still the expectation. There will be no masking requirement for campers or staff, unless the group is called together to congregate in a small or enclosed space. Spectators to camp will be expected to follow Hiram College policy, which allows for no masking outdoors as long as social distance is maintained from campers and staff. Portable restroom facilities will be used for outdoor camps, and anyone entering a building for restroom usage – or otherwise – is expected to mask while indoors if not full vaccinated.

For indoor camps, campers will be required to mask when not engaged in activity and unable to socially distance. Visitors or spectators to indoor camps are strongly discouraged. If a visitor must enter Hiram College facilities during camp, masking is the expectation for anyone not fully vaccinated.

If campers or camp staff exhibit symptoms of COVID-19, they should not attend camp until a negative COVID-19 test result has been produced. Refunds for camp withdrawals or cancellations will be handled per policy of the specific camp attended.
H – HAND WASH OFTEN

Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.

If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains 60%-95% alcohol.

In addition, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Once contaminated, hands can transfer the virus and cause illness.

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I – INCREASE CLEANING AND SANITIZING EFFORTS

Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning product. Cleaning surfaces once a day is usually enough to keep your space disinfected. Consider cleaning your desk, room, electronics and other high-touch surfaces regularly.

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R – REMAIN SIX FEET APART TO DECREASE THE SPREAD OF INFECTION

Since COVID-19 spread occurs through close and prolonged contact with someone else infected with the virus, the CDC suggests distancing yourself from others when possible. Even if another person does not appear sick, social distancing is a simple precaution to prevent illness.

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A – ALWAYS STAY HOME IN YOU ARE SICK

Stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. Similar to the common cold and influenza, common symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough and shortness of breath. The CDC believes that symptoms may appear in as few as 2 days or up to 14 days after exposure.

If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention.

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M – MASK ACCORDING TO CDC GUIDELINES

Wearing a mask is another simple precaution to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The CDC advises wearing a well-fitting mask over the mouth and nose.

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Further Questions

Health questions can be directed to the Julia Church Health Center at 330.569.5418. Parents and students seeking additional information should contact the Office of the Dean of Students at 330.569.5233. Hiram College employees with work-related questions should call Human Resources at 330.569.5109. Additional information about the coronavirus can be found on the Ohio Department of Health website.