Communications During COVID-19
As you communicate about campus conditions and health and safety guidelines related to COVID-19, it's important to ensure that communications align with current university COVID-19 messaging and campus policies. Remember to:
- Use consistent graphics, templates and editorial standards to unify signage and messaging throughout the university campus.
- Make photography selections that are consistent with current campus conditions and recommendations such as physical distancing. In layouts, detail images and beauty shots can be used more frequently while engaging spirit images may prove difficult to capture.
If you have a suggestion for an addition to our COVID-19 resources or have a specific
communications need, please contact us.
COVID-19 Standard Signs
Post these standard signs on campus to consistently communicate health and safety tips or guidelines to our campus community. The 8.5"x11" designs are available as downloadable PDFs for easy printing on an office printer or you can order them pre-printed on repositionable material from Printing Services. Additional signs will be added as needs are identified.
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Face Covering Sign for Building
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Face Covering Sign for Classrooms
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Face Covering Sign for Elevators
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Elevator Crowded Sign
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Physical Distancing Sign
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One Way Sign
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Wash Hands Frequently Sign
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Hand Sanitizer Sign
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Feeling Sick Sign
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Enter Only Sign
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Exit Only Sign
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Use Other Door Sign
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Do Not Use Chair Sign
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Do Not Use Computer Sign
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Administrative Controls Sign
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Disinfect Surfaces Bottle Sign
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Disinfect Surfaces Wipes Sign
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Water Bottle Only Sign
COVID-19 Floor Graphic
Adhesive floor graphics, available from Printing Services, help encourage proper physical distancing in areas where waits and lines are common. The easy-to-apply 7.5" x 7.5" decals have a durable top coating and peel-and-stick backing that will adhere easily to flooring without surface harm.
COVID-19 Sign Templates
Once downloaded, these 8.5"x11", letter-sized sign designs can be used as is or are customizable using Adobe InDesign software. To create your own sign, edit the message, detail text or icon regions. The templates are created in a non-bleed page setup for easier or lower-cost printing.
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Single-Message Sign
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Single-Message Sign with Detail Text
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Double-Message Sign
COVID-19 Digital Display
Once downloaded, this digital display design can be used as is or use it as a template to create customized health and safety messages for on-campus digital display boards.
Correct alt text format:
A UofSC graphic of hands washing with text "Wash hands with soap for 20 seconds."
Coronavirus and COVID-19 Terminology and Guidance
* Denotes an exception to established AP style
Coronavirus: A coronavirus is one of a family of viruses named for crownlike spikes on its surfaces. While there are many coronaviruses, it is acceptable to use “the coronavirus” on first reference in stories about COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2. In stories, use the article “the” with “coronavirus.” Omitting “the” is acceptable in headlines. See also, “COVID-19.”
COVID-19: “COVID-19” is the acronym for “coronavirus disease 2019,” the disease caused by a coronavirus named SARS-CoV-2. Use only in all caps. See also, “coronavirus.”
Face coverings: Cloth face coverings are washable and help contain a wearer’s respiratory emissions. They are different from disposable commercial face masks and medical-grade face masks, and should not be referred to as “masks.”
*Physical distancing: The preferred term for maintaining physical distance from others during the coronavirus pandemic. Unlike “social distancing,” “physical distancing” allows for the important distinction that maintaining social relationships is important to mental well-being.
*Social distancing: Do not use the term “social distancing” in campus signage or marketing materials; the preferred term is “physical distancing.” Both “physical distancing” and “social distancing” are acceptable in stories.