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June 27, 2020, Filed Under: ESL, Social, UT

Wear Your Masks, Austin!

Coming Up in ELC:

Summer II

  • Placement Tests & Registration: July 2
  • Orientation: July 3 from 11am – 12pm Texas Time on Zoom

Upcoming Social Events:

Talk Time on Zoom

  • Practice your English conversation skills with native English speakers!
  • Tuesday, June 30
  • 4:30 – 5:30 pm Texas Time

Social: Lunch & Learn “4th of July”

  • Take time to eat and learn about how American’s celebrate our nation’s birthday!
  • Friday, July 3
  • 12:30 – 1:30 pm Texas Time on Zoom

 

 

COVID-19 Cases Continue to Rise:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Austin & Travis County Order:

  • All businesses must require all employees and visitors to wear face coverings.
  • Our numbers of COVID-19 cases are rising exponentially.
  • In order to keep each other safe, we must stay home whenever possible, wear a mask when we go out, and practice social distancing and good hygiene.
  • Social gatherings should still be avoided.
  • Face covering does not substitute for the need to maintain physical distancing. Face coverings and physical distancing decrease the risk of spread.
  • Face coverings should cover both nose and mouth and attach securely behind the ears.
  • Face coverings should be washed after each use with hot water and soap, and hands should be washed immediately after touching the cover.

Symptoms:
It is vital that people experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, even mild ones, to stay home, except for medical care. Mild symptoms in COVID-19 positive patients include:

  • Sore throat
  • Body aches
  • Headaches
  • Change in the ability to smell and taste
  • Nasal congestion

What To Do If You Get Sick:

  • Take a Self-Assessment Online
  • or University Health Services– M-F 8AM-5PM, call Nurse Advice Line at 512-475-6877

Staying Well: According to University Health Services

  • Maintain Social Connections
  • Physical Activity
  • Eat Well
  • Sleep 7 to 9 hours each night
  • Practice Healthy Relationships
  • Maintain Healthy Finances
  • Keep Occupied
  • Take Care of Each Other

Counseling and Mental Health Center:

  • Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm at 512-471-3515
  • COVID-19 Specific Groups
  • Wellness Workshops

Recreational Sports:

  • Stay Home, Stay Active

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  1. Will says

    June 28, 2020 at 8:08 pm

    This is great info, Jack! Thank you! Stay safe!

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