Faculty and Staff Information – COVID-19

Telecommuting is an adjustment for many of us.

Telecommuting Guidance (pdf)

Log in to GTC4me to access these recent communications.

• March 26 - Message from Dr. Keith Miller, president, about helping our students graduate
• March 24 - Message from Dr. Keith Miller, president, about GTC help and resources
• March 23 – President’s Cabinet Webinar recording now live
• March 23 – Important information from HR about COVID-19
• March 16 - Message from Dr. Miller to employees

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. If you are an employee experiencing symptoms that you believe to be associated with COVID-19, please stay at home, contact your healthcare provider, and notify your supervisor to discuss a plan for your absence. If you are a student experiencing these symptoms, please stay at home, contact your healthcare provider, and notify your instructors for guidance regarding illness-related absences.

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.

Guidelines for sheltering in place

In some areas and situations, people may be advised to shelter in place. If that should happen here, please refer to the CDC website for advice.

Rely only on reputable sources for information

The CDC has answers to many FAQs. You can also learn more about the disease on DHEC’s website.