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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:

 

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

COVID-19 symptoms can mirror those of allergies, colds, and influenza. Get yourself tested for COVID-19 to rule out a potential infection.

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.

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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 ⬇️ 

http://coronavirus.wvu.edu

Know the symptoms of COVID-19: Fever, shortness of breath, cough, body aches, loss of taste and smell.

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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.

WVU requires all students, faculty and staff wear masks or face coverings at all times.

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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 help stop respiratory droplets from spreading to others.

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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.

Wash your face masks: Throw them in with regular laundry, or hand-wash in a sink with soap and water. Let air dry.

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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 ⬇️ 

http://coronavirus.wvu.edu

Wash your hands with soap and water vigorously for at least 20 seconds.

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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 ⬇️ 

http://coronavirus.wvu.edu

Clean your high touch surfaces regularly: Phones, wallets, laptops, keyboards, phones, etc.

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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

Quarantine if you are sick. Do not come to campus if you believe you may be showing symptoms of COVID-19 infection.

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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

Follow @WVUSafety on Twitter for updates and information regarding COVID-19.

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Maintain physical distancing wherever  possible. 

More info ⬇️ 

http://wvu.edu/return-to-campus

Maintain your distance - whenever possible, try to maintain 6 feet of distance between yourself and others. Be sure to also wear your mask while on campus.

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Photography

Feel free to use these photographs with your social messaging.  Do not use them for print pieces or flyers. 
When posting images on WVU-affiliated platforms (web, social), you must use your platform's alt-text features for accessibility when uploading images. 

Example text has been provided below each image.

A WVU student wears a WVU face mask in the Mountainlair.

(Above) ALT TEXT:  A WVU student wears a WVU face mask in the Mountainlair.


WVU, wearing face masks, students study in the Health Sciences campus library.

(Above) ALT TEXT: WVU, wearing face masks, students study in the Health Sciences campus library.


A WVU staff member, behind plexiglass and wearing a mask, assists a WVU student, also wearing a mask.

(Above) ALT TEXT: A WVU staff member, behind plexiglass and wearing a mask, assists a WVU student, also wearing a mask.


A WVU student wears a face covering known as a gaiter during a class on campus.

(Above) ALT TEXT: A WVU student wears a face covering known as a gaiter during a class on campus.


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 School of Nursing student wears a face mask and a face shield during a hands-on lecture in the Health Sciences patient simulation center.


A WVU faculty member wearing a mask looks at her colleague, also wearing a mask.

(Above) ALT TEXT:  A WVU faculty member, wearing a mask, looks at her colleague, who is also wearing a mask.


A WVU student wears a face mask while ordering her food in the Mountainlair.

(Above) ALT TEXT: A WVU student wears a face mask while ordering her food in the Mountainlair.


WVU students receive a COVID-19 test at the WVU Student Recreation Center.

(Above) ALT TEXT: WVU students receive COVID-19 tests at the WVU Student Recreation Center.


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.


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.


WVU students line up for free COVID-19 testing at the Student Recreation Center.

(Above) ALT TEXT:  WVU students line up for free COVID-19 testing at the Student Recreation Center.


Hands foaming with soap as someone washes their hands in a sink.

(Above) ALT TEXT: A person washes their hands in a sink.