Health & Wellness

Get tips for staying healthy and learn what to do should you feel ill.

Wellness Kits

CMU’s free wellness kits have what you need to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. These kits are provided to each Pittsburgh student living on or off campus and contain two branded cloth facial coverings, hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, a digital thermometer and a card summarizing A Tartan’s Responsibility.

Students living in residence halls receive their kits upon arrival to campus. Additionally, kits are available at the Information Desk, University Stores (including the Art Store) and Post Office during business hours for students living off campus.

Remember to bring your student ID when picking up your wellness kit.

Guidelines for Reducing Health Risks

Every individual has an important role to play to protect from the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). We want to empower everyone to use strategies that will keep our community safe. Here are some guidelines to follow:

• Practice good personal health by washing your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds, and make sure you wash your thumbs, wrists and in between your fingers. This is the best defense against the spread of all viruses.
• Wear a face covering when not in your own residence.
• Continue to be cautious and adhere to proper respiratory etiquette (e.g., covering coughs and sneezes), even if wearing face coverings.

• Physically distance from others. Keep at least 6 feet (2 meters) of distance between you and others. This might include:

  • Using drive thru, delivery or take out when possible for food, medicine and essentials
  • Rearranging rooms to keep a safe distance
  • Avoiding public transit unless it is essential
• Replace in-person meetings with remote options. If you must meet in person, follow the allowable space requirements set out in the minimum requirements to return to on-campus work.
• When using shared break areas and kitchens, wipe food containers and appliance handles with a disinfectant at each use. Shared food should be eliminated and any catered food should be individually sealed and wrapped.

• Keep your areas clean and free of clutter to allow for easier sanitizing and cleaning. This includes both residential, recreational and professional spaces.

• Maintain a log of others with whom you have close in-person contact (within 6 feet of another person for 15 minutes or more). This is not official contact tracing; however, the information may prove helpful, should coronavirus exposure occur.
• Avoid sharing equipment and belongings not in your residence. Minimize the use of common equipment (e.g., printers, etc.), and sanitize surfaces before and after operating these if you must use them.
• Do a daily self-check of your physical symptoms before leaving your residence.
• Educate yourself about COVID-19 and keep up to date on the latest information about reducing risks.

See additional guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on preventing COVID-19 spread in communities.