Information about COVID-19

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coronavirus updates

Montana Tech is currently in Research Operations Level One

For required action visit the research home page.

Wash Your Hands!

One of the most effective measures for stopping any infectious disease is frequent and thorough hand washing. Please join the effort and wash your hands a lot! The Centers for Disease Control has an entire webpage on the science behind hand washing. Check it out! There’s more to it than you think.

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Updates on COVID-19

As we face a global pandemic, we come together - in true Oredigger fashion - and protect the health and safety of ourselves and our families, those around us, and our community.

As an Oredigger family, we pledge to take the necessary steps to remain safe and healthy. OrediggerRx is our prescription for a healthy campus. We hope you find all the resources and guidelines you need on this webpage. Please review all the topics in the navigation on the left. If you have questions, please email orediggerrx@mtech.edu.

Oredigger Pledge

Protect Myself
  • Wear a mask or face covering when indoors.
  • Wash hands frequently and use hand sanitizer.
  • Stay home if I am sick.
  • Cover my cough and/or sneeze.
  • Avoid touching my face.
  • Get tested for COVID-19 if I wish.
  • Check temperature daily.
  • Get a flu shot.
  • Contact my medical provider if I am sick.
Protect Others
  • Wear a mask or face covering when indoors.
  • Stay one Charlie away - keep at least 6 feet of physical distancing.
  • Stay home if I feel ill, or after exposure to someone who is ill or tested positive for the virus.
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and areas.
Protect Our Community
  • Keep your personal space clean and disinfected.
  • Participate in testing and contact tracing.
  • Observe and follow guidelines posted across campus.

The health, safety, and well-being of our community is our top priority, and we are working closely with local and state public health officials. Montana Tech has taken a series of proactive measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. We will continue to update the community, and this resources website, as new information emerges.