COVID-19 Health Resources

Practice self-care. Reach out for support.

Wildcats Care: What to Know

• COVID-19 has become a source of stress for most people and for many reasons. It is common to feel increased fear, worry and anxiety; to experience difficulty concentrating or changes in sleep or eating patterns; or to experience a worsening of physical or mental health symptoms.
• Your mental and emotional health and your physical health are linked. It is just as important to take care of your emotional well-being as it is your physical well-being.

What to Do

• Focus on the basics:
  • Sleep at least 7 hours per night.
  • Move your body for at least 150 minutes per week.
  • Eat well by emphasizing whole foods (fruits, veggies, whole grains, etc.) and hydrate.
  • Get outside in nature for at least 120 minutes per week (less than 20 minutes per day).
• Be kind to yourself. Practice self-compassion. It’s okay (and important!) to take breaks.
• Practice physical distancing, but stay socially connected. Maintain positive social connections that make you feel good.
• Seek out information from reliable sources. Take social media breaks.
• You are not alone. Reach out for support if you are having trouble caring for yourself.
  • Health & Wellness offers Wellness Counseling and Coaching as well as virtual programming and events to help you learn healthy ways to cope with stress and regain balance in your wellness.
  • Psychological and Counseling Services (PACS) offers individual and group counseling options, along with the PACS Virtual Care Package
  • Professors, academic mentors, and the Center for Academic Resources can help you plan for academic success even in times of stress and uncertainty.
• Find brief descriptions of on-campus and Student Life services, as well as 24-hour and emergency resources on the Wildcats Care Resource List.

UNH STUDENTS: Wildcats Care Resource List

UNH EMPLOYEES: COPING WITH STRESS USING SELF-CARE AND SUPPORT

Soap. Water. Scrub for at least 20 seconds.

What to Know

• Hand washing is one of the most effective ways to protect yourself and others around you from getting sick.
• Germs from unwashed hands can spread when you touch your eyes, nose, and mouth; prepare or eat food/drinks; touch contaminated surfaces; or blow your nose, cough, or sneeze and then touch other people’s hands or surfaces.

What to Do

• Wash your hands often:
  • After you’ve been in a public space
  • Before touching your eyes, nose, or mouth
  • Before, during, and after preparing food
  • Before eating food
  • Before and after caring for someone who is sick
  • After using the toilet
  • After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing
  • After touching an animal or handling pet food or pet treats
  • After touching garbage
  • Any time your hands are dirty
• Wash for at least 20 seconds.
  • Wet your hands with clean water.
  • Soap them up.
  • Scrub for at least 20 seconds: front and back, between your fingers, and under your nails.
  • Rinse with clean water.
• Use hand sanitizer (at least 60% alcohol) as a back up if soap and water aren't available.

Keep it clean. Cover your coughs. Stay home when sick.

What to Know

• Cleaning with soap and water reduces number of germs and dirt on surfaces, while disinfecting kills germs on surfaces.
• COVID-19 is typically spread from person-to-person, between people who are close to each other. When an infected person coughs, sneezes, talks, etc. they can produce respiratory droplets that land in the mouths/noses of people nearby.

What to Do

• Routinely clean and disinfect common areas and surfaces.
  • Wear reusable or disposable gloves.
  • Use soap and water, then a standard home disinfectant according to the directions on the bottle.
  • Use alcohol-based wipes or sprays for electronics and follow manufacturer’s instruction for cleaning/disinfecting.
• Stay home when you are sick.
  • Communicate with your professor or supervisor to make up for missed work.
  • You should not be penalized for keeping others safe by staying home. Students can contact the Dean of Students Office (603-862-2053) and employees can contact their Human Resources representative if they are experiencing issues.
• Cover your coughs and sneezes using the inside of your elbow or a tissue.
  • Throw used tissues in the trash and immediately wash your hands or use sanitizer.
• Don’t risk getting the seasonal flu – get your flu vaccine!
  • October 2020 flu clinic information can be found at our Flu Prevention page.
  • If you can't make it to a flu clinic, you can get a flu vaccine by appointment at Health & Wellness.
• If you need to leave campus, please be aware of campus and state requirements:
  • Going Home Checklist (Fall 2020)
  • Return to NH Guidelines

Screening and testing are available at Health & Wellness.
Call (603) 862-9355 if you are experiencing symptoms.

What to Know

• People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:
  • Fever or chills
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
  • Fatigue
  • Muscle or body aches
  • Headache
  • New loss of taste or smell
  • Sore throat
  • Congestion or runny nose
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhea

What to Do

• Monitor yourself for symptoms. If you experience any of the above symptoms:
  • Self-isolate in your apartment or residence hall room.
  • Call Health & Wellness at (603) 862-9355 to make an appointment to get screened and tested, if appropriate.