Latest updates
COVID Events Policy Updates
- College administration will resume evaluating on a case-by case basis external entity requests to rent College facilities.
- Internal events with external participants/audiences in INDOOR facilities (theatre, athletics) will be subject to masking requirements. Athletics events will continue to maintain a 50% maximum capacity for INDOOR events.
- Internal events with external participants/audiences at OUTDOOR facilities will not be subject to masking requirements and capacity restrictions; masking and social distancing are encouraged as possible.
- This policy will extend to at least January 1.
FAQs
If you have symptoms of a cold or the flu (fever, cough, sneezing, shortness of breath), stay home, get rest, and contact the Gaston County Coronavirus Call Center 704-862-5303 or the Wellness Center at 704-461-6877 for assistance. Most importantly stay at home and take care of yourself.
If you have been diagnosed with the coronavirus, have been notified you were exposed to coronavirus, or if you are experiencing any symptoms of the coronavirus, including a fever, cough or shortness of breath, you should follow the guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for self-monitoring and seeking medical care. You should remain off-campus until cleared by a medical professional.
At the onset of any symptoms or to notify the college of a positive test please email Belmont Abbey College at BACCOVID19@bac.edu. Please include the date of the onset of symptoms and, if applicable, the test date.
Avoid close contact.
-Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.
Stay in when you are sick.
-If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. This will help prevent spreading your illness to others.
Cover your mouth and nose.
-Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick. Serious respiratory illnesses are spread by cough, sneezing, or unclean hands.
Clean your hands.
-Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
-Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.
Practice other good health habits.
-Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces at home, work or school, especially when someone is ill. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.
