Carroll University is closely monitoring the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. University administration, along with members of the University Emergency Preparedness and Response Team, are in regular consultation in regard to Carroll’s comprehensive response plan and its implementation during this rapidly evolving situation. Below please see updates on how COVID-19 may be impacting the Carroll community. We’ve also included links to information from state, national and international public health authorities.
How do I self-quarantine myself?
- Stay home. This means do not go to school, work, public areas, or attend large gatherings, such as parties, weddings, meetings, and sporting events. If you need medical care, call your health care provider. Call ahead before you go to your doctor’s office or to an emergency room. Tell them your symptoms and that you traveled to an area of the world that has a COVID-19 outbreak.
- Do not use public transportation, ride-sharing, or taxis.
- Do not go out to restaurants or have guests over to your house.
- Postpone any travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, you must contact your local health department first for instructions. Please know, if you choose to travel and become ill while you are away, you may not be able to return home using public transport (for example, air travel) until you are well and released from possible isolation by the local public health department.
- Wash your hands often and practice good hygiene.
- Postpone all nonessential medical appointments (for example, dental cleaning, eye exam, routine check-up) until you are out of quarantine. If you have an essential appointment during the quarantine, please call your provider ahead of time and tell them that you traveled to an area of the world experiencing a COVID-19 outbreak. Your local health department may also be able to help you.
- If you need medical care, call your health care provider. Call ahead before you go to your doctor’s office or to an emergency room. Tell them your symptoms and that you traveled to an area of the world experiencing a COVID-19 outbreak.
- Consider minimizing contact with people and animals in your home (stay in your own room and, if possible, use your own bathroom). Avoid sharing personal household items such as dishes, towels, and bedding.
How do I monitor myself for symptoms of COVID-19?
For the 14 days after you leave a Level 3 country or state with community transmission, or if you have been exposed, you should monitor yourself (watch yourself) for symptoms.
Self-monitoring instructions:
- If possible, take your temperature twice a day with a thermometer. A fever is typically a temperature of 100.4°F or greater. If you do not have a thermometer, symptoms of fever may include feeling unusually hot for no reason, having chills or having the sweats.
- Watch for fever, cough, or trouble breathing.
What should I do if I get a fever, cough, or am having trouble breathing, or need medical care?
- Call one of the numbers below so you can be triaged and directed to appropriate care:
ProHealth Care Medical Group - Waukesha Urgent Care
2130 Big Bend Road (Hwy 59 & 164), Waukesha, WI 53189
262.513.7555
Waukesha Memorial Hospital Emergency Department
725 American Ave., Waukesha, WI 53188
262.928.2000
- Call ahead before you go to a doctor’s office or to an emergency room. Tell them your symptoms and that you are concerned about a possible COVID-19 infection.
- Do not use public transportation, ride-sharing, or taxis.
- If you have a facemask, wear it to the clinic, ER, or if you need to be around other people.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough and sneeze.
If you need emergency medical attention at any time during the 14 days after your return, call 911 and let them know that you traveled to an area experiencing a community transmission of COVID-19, or have if you have had contact with a person with confirmed COVID-19.
If you get ill with a fever, cough or shortness of breath during the quarantine period, or get diagnosed with COVID-19 please notify the Health Center 262-524-7233 and follow the isolation instructions below.
Instructions for Self-Isolation for Individuals Being Evaluated, Suspected, or Diagnosed with COVID-19
Stay home (or other location approved by public health). This means do not go to work, school, or public areas. If you need medical care, it is important you follow the instructions below.
While at home separate yourself from other people in your home. As much as possible, you should stay in a specific room and away from other people in your home. Also, you should use a separate bathroom, if available.
Avoid sharing personal household items. You should not share dishes, drinking glasses, cups, eating utensils, towels, or bedding with other people in your home. After using these items, they should be washed thoroughly with soap and water.
Wash your hands often and practice good hygiene.
Wear a facemask if you need to be around other people and cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough and sneeze.
Self-Monitoring
Measure your temperature twice a day. If you do not have a thermometer, please let the Health Center know.
Watch for a worsening cough or difficulty breathing.
If your symptoms get worse or you have difficulty breathing:
Contact the Health Center if you require medical assistance 262-524-7233. Do not use public transportation, ride-sharing, or taxis. If it is after hours, please call Public Safety at 262-524-7300 or one of the numbers listed below:
ProHealth Care Medical Group - Waukesha Urgent Care
2130 Big Bend Road (Hwy 59 & 164), Waukesha, WI 53189
262.513.7555
Waukesha Memorial Hospital Emergency Department
725 American Ave., Waukesha, WI 53188
262.928.2000
If you need emergency medical attention any time during the monitoring period, call 911 and let them know that you have or are suspected to have COVID -19.
Persons with COVID-19 who have symptoms and were directed to Isolate and care for themselves at home may discontinue home isolation under the following conditions:
- At least 3 days (72 hours) have passed since recovery defined as resolution of fever without the use of fever-reducing medications and improvement in respiratory symptoms (e.g., cough, shortness of breath); and,
- At least 7 days have passed since symptoms first appeared.
Important Resources
For more information about the 2019 novel coronavirus, please visit the following websites listed in the right column under Health Information: