COVID-19 Social Media Toolkit
WVU is partially in-person for fall, and looks to continue that trend in the Spring semester. We’ve created some graphics that are free to use across social media for posts to communicate COVID-19 health and safety.
Communication takeaways:
- We ask that you keep an eye on social media posts from our main University social media accounts, WVU Health Sciences, and WVU Safety and Wellness and share as you see fit. We will post the most up-to-date information in these places to keep our campus calm and educated on the virus as it spreads.
- The existing Coronavirus website, http://coronavirus.wvu.edu, will soon pivot toward a general COVID-19 website explaining the virus, research efforts, and more. It was previously used as a hold-all for all COVID-19 material.
- The new website, http://wvu.edu/return-to-campus, will house all information relating to WVU's return to campus in the fall.
- The virus is named SARS-CoV-2. The disease the virus causes is “COVID-19,” which means coronavirus disease 2019 (CDC). Coronaviruses are a family of viruses, but for the sake of common nomenclature, it is OK to refer to it as the new coronavirus.
- When using an image provided, type the text on the image inside the alt-text to ensure social media accessibility.
- Additional photography is now available at the bottom of the page showing students wearing masks and receiving COVID-19 testing at WVU.
Example social media posts:
COVID-19 symptoms are similar those when you get a cold, the flu, or allergies. Get tested for COVID-19 to rule out a possible coronavirus infection, and help keep yourself and other safe. Testing information: https://www.wvu.edu/return-to-campus/what-to-do-if
ALT TEXT:
COVID-19 symptoms can mirror those of allergies, colds, and influenza. Get yourself
tested for COVID-19 to rule out a potential infection.
Viruses like the new coronavirus spread from person-to-person contact. Monitor
any potential symptoms that may indicate an infection: Fever, shortness of breath,
cough, body aches, and loss of taste and smell.
More info ⬇️
Masks and face coverings are required at West Virginia University at all times when on campus. Asymptomatic carriers (without symptoms) often don't know they have the virus and can infect others. Masks help stop COVID-19 droplet spread.
Masks and face coverings are required at West Virginia University at all times when on campus. Asymptomatic carriers (without symptoms) often don't know they have the virus and can infect others. Masks help stop COVID-19 droplet spread.
Mask hygiene is also important. Wash them regularly with soap and water in a sink, or throw them in with a typical load of laundry. Let them air dry to maintain their shape. If you can't do laundry as easily, consider multiple masks to alternate throughout the week.
COVID-19 is spread by respiratory droplets, which can fall from the nose and mouth
and land on surfaces. Wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds or use
an effective sanitizer.
More info ⬇️
High-contact areas such as door handles, desks, chairs, screens (anywhere hands go) can harbor viruses. Avoid touching your face – specifically eyes, nose and mouth areas - until you’ve properly cleaned your hands.
More info ⬇️
If you believe you may have been exposed to COVID-19, or are showing symptoms, do not come to campus. Reduce your exposure to other people and contact your healthcare provider for guidance and advice.
More info ⬇️
http://wvu.edu/return-to-campus
Follow the @WVUSafety account to ensure you’re following the latest campus news and information regarding the new coronavirus, as well as getting up-to-date information regarding health resources on campus.
More info ⬇️
http://twitter.com/wvusafety -or- http://safety.wvu.edu
Maintain physical distancing wherever possible.
More info ⬇️
http://wvu.edu/return-to-campus
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Photography
When posting images on WVU-affiliated platforms (web, social), you must use your platform's alt-text features for accessibility when uploading images.
(Above) ALT TEXT: WVU, wearing face masks, students study in
the Health Sciences campus library.
(Above) ALT TEXT: A WVU staff member, behind plexiglass and
wearing a mask, assists a WVU student, also wearing a mask.
(Above) ALT TEXT: A WVU student wears a face covering known
as a gaiter during a class on campus.
(Above) ALT TEXT: A WVU School of Nursing student wears a face
mask and a face shield during a hands-on lecture in the Health Sciences patient
simulation center.
(Above) ALT TEXT:
A WVU faculty member, wearing a mask, looks at her colleague, who is also
wearing a mask.
(Above) ALT TEXT: A WVU student wears a face mask while ordering her food in the Mountainlair.
(Above) ALT TEXT: WVU students receive COVID-19 tests at the
WVU Student Recreation Center.
(Above) ALT TEXT: A WVU School of Nursing student administers
a COVID-19 test to a WVU student.
(Above) ALT TEXT:
A WVU School of Nursing student administers a COVID-19 test to a WVU student.
(Above) ALT TEXT: WVU students line up for free COVID-19 testing at the Student Recreation Center.
(Above) ALT TEXT: A person washes their hands in a sink.