Panola College administration is monitoring the daily status of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Currently, we are not planning to suspend campus operations, events, or classes. We are preparing to take necessary precautions as needed and suggested by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Our priority is the health and safety of our students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

 

• Panola College administrators are on a daily conference call with the DSHS to stay abreast of any changes with COVID-19.
• A deep clean of Panola College facilities will be performed during spring break.

We ask that you remember to follow the guide for stopping the spread of germs:

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
• Stay home when you are sick, except to get medical care.
• Where feasible, the CDC suggests a 6’ social distance guide while in an enclosed setting.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

If you are sick, to keep from spreading respiratory illness to others you should:

• Stay home and do not go to class, dining hall, or other campus events.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

 

Should you come in contact with someone with COVID-19, you should notify your instructor or supervisor and stay at home for a two-week period.

 

Students or employees who travel for personal reasons to any country on the CDC’s Level 2 or Level 3 warning list should contact your instructor or supervisor and will be required to stay at home for a two-week period after returning to the U.S.

 

*Updates will be made through student/employee emails, on the Panola College website and social media accounts.