CDC Updates Mask Guidelines / ERAU Reiterates its Rules

The U.S. Centers and Disease Control (CDC) has updated its mask guidelines, recommending a focus on multiple layers and a snug fit. To ensure your three-ply mask fits snugly, the CDC suggests this video tutorial.

Feb 12, 2021, 3:13 PM

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) this week updated its mask guidelines, urging everyone to wear a multi-layered mask that fits snugly, with no gaps.

The new CDC recommendations include these and other tips:

  • Select a cloth mask with multiple layers to block respiratory droplets.
  • Layer up. Wear a multi-layered cloth mask or a disposable mask underneath and a cloth mask on top.
  • Make sure your mask fits snugly against your nose, mouth and chin.
  • Chose a mask with a nose wire to prevent leakage above the mask.
  • Use a mask fitter or brace to prevent leakage around the edges of your mask.
  • Knot and tuck the ear loops of a three-ply mask to ensure a snug fit. (The CDC shared this instructional video.)

Eagles – Review Our Rules, as Needed

At the start of the spring semester, all students, staff and faculty were required to review and acknowledge Embry‑Riddle’s pandemic safety requirements. If needed, please log onto ERNIE to review our mandatory protocols again.

Embry‑Riddle’s mandatory Covid-19 precautions have not changed. Here are a few highlights from our published requirements:

  • You must wear a properly fitted mask that covers both your mouth and nose at all times at Embry‑Riddle, both indoors and outdoors.
  • The only exception to this rule will be physical activities within designated exercise areas. To locate those areas, refer to this Daytona Beach Campus map or this Prescott Campus map.
  • Students should not attend or host a party, on or off campus. (A “party” is classified as a gathering with anyone who does not live with you.)
  • Stay six feet apart from others at all times.
  • Have your daily wellness check, unless you have an All Clear badge, indicating you have completed both doses of your vaccination.
  • Wear your Eagle ID everywhere.

Other reminders –

If you are experiencing any symptoms of illness, stay in your living quarters. Do not attend class or other activities. Do not show up at sentinel testing locations.

  • On the Daytona Beach Campus, call Health Services, (386) 226-7917.
  • On the Prescott Campus, call the Wellness Center, (928) 777-6653.

Latest Covid-19 Testing Results

Embry‑Riddle’s latest results reflect the time-period Feb. 4-11, 2021. The following numbers are cumulative, gathered since our testing began on June 22, 2020:

DAYTONA BEACH CAMPUS (since June 22, 2020)

  • 5,830 individuals tested by Embry‑Riddle (screening & contact type)
  • 2,969 individuals tested by Embry‑Riddle (sentinel type)
  • 253 cases confirmed positive by Embry‑Riddle
  • 143 other cases confirmed positive through external testing
  • 1 previously confirmed case

Total Cases Confirmed to Date: 397

Total Cases Recovered/Cleared to Resume Activities: 372

Total Cases Active/Under Isolation: 25

NOTE: The numbers above are cumulative, compiled since June 22, 2020. On the Daytona Beach Campus, 12 cases of Covid-19 were newly discovered during this past week (Feb. 4-11, 2021).

PRESCOTT CAMPUS (since June 22, 2020)

  • 2,873 individuals tested by Embry‑Riddle (screening & contact type)
  • 776 individuals tested by Embry‑Riddle (sentinel type)
  • 42 cases confirmed positive by Embry‑Riddle
  • 78 other cases confirmed positive through external testing
  • 5 previously confirmed cases

Total Cases Confirmed to Date: 125

Total Cases Recovered/Cleared to Resume Activities: 120

Total Cases Active/Under Isolation: 5

NOTE: The numbers above are cumulative, compiled since June 22, 2020. On the Prescott Campus, three new cases of Covid-19 were newly discovered during this past week (Feb. 4-11, 2021).

WORLDWIDE CAMPUS (since June 22, 2020)

  • 3 cases confirmed positive through external testing
  • 3 previously confirmed cases

Total Cases Confirmed to Date: 6

Total Cases Recovered/Cleared to Resume Activities: 6

Total Cases Active/Under Isolation: 0

Only confirmed (not suspected) cases are reported. All confirmed cases are fully disclosed to the university community as well as all appropriate health authorities. Embry‑Riddle’s Covid-19 test results are released every Friday. They are posted to our Latest Testing Results online site.

Visit Embry‑Riddle’s Covid-19 page for further information about the university’s health precautions and safety requirements.

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