Faculty and Staff Information – COVID-19

Thanks to all employees for the spirit of cooperation and innovation you have demonstrated in the face of changing circumstances. We are fortunate to have such wonderful people working at Greenville Technical College, and the extra efforts you are making to meet the needs of our students are very much appreciated.

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YOUR HEALTH AND COVID-19

How to protect yourself

To minimize the spread of any respiratory illness including the flu and COVID-19, please practice basic prevention measures. Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol content if soap and water are not available, stay home when you are sick, cover coughs and sneezes, avoid close contact with people who are sick, and avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. Avoid shaking hands with others; instead rely on fist bumps, elbow bumps, or waves to greet without contact.

Symptoms

Symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Additional symptoms may include congestion, chills, repeated shaking with chills, headache, loss of taste, muscle pain, or sore throat. If you test positive or are symptomatic or you've been around someone who has the virus, please complete a COVID-19 reporting form at https://www.gvltec.edu/covid-form/ and an investigator will provide guidance.

Free screenings are available

Prisma Health and MUSC are offering COVID-19 screenings that you can access from home. If you are exhibiting symptoms, go to https://www.prismahealth.org/virtual-visit/ (promo code COVID19) for a free online visit or MUSC.care (promo code COVID19) to speak to an online virtual care provider.

Testing and vaccine sites are nearby

DHEC offers testing at McAlister Square and vaccines at the Buck Mickel Center, near the Barton Campus. For information on all testing and vaccine sites near you, go to https://scdhec.gov/covid19