Covid-19 Playbook & Operating Procedures

OPERATING MODES: Day-to-day life in the program sites will be guided by operating modes (least restrictive, moderately restrictive and most restrictive). The operating mode will be determined by pandemic conditions in Spain and, specifically, in Cordoba. Changes in program modes will be based on our tracking of an extensive list of indicators which include test positivity rates, numbers of new cases, new case trajectory and vaccination rates that will guide the decisions to change operating modes.

According to the Ministerio de Sanidad, as of January 10, 2022, Cordoba is at level 2, and there are no restrictions.

    • No curfew

    • Flexible quarantine

    • Multi-modal instruction

    • Limited independent travel-Upon permission from Resident Director

    • Moderate curfew

    • Flexible quarantine

    • Multi-modal instruction

    • Limited independent travel-Upon permission of Resident Director

    • Moderate to extensive curfew

    • Quarantine until negative test result

    • Remote instruction

    • No independent travel

    • Social distancing

    • Use of masks-preferably FFP2 masks

    • Use of hand sanitizer and other disinfectants

    • Preference for open air activities

    • Weekly testing required

STAFF OFFICES: PRESHCO OFFICE in Facultad de Filosofía y Letras and ANNEX-CULTURAL CENTER

PRESHCO OFFICE:

    • PRESHCO Office is open during normal hours.

    • Staff and instructors present.

    • Social distancing, mask use, and sanitation at all times.

    • PRESHCO Office is open on a restricted schedule.

    • Capacity in the office may be restricted.

    • Staff and instructors are encouraged to work from home whenever possible.

    • PRESHCO Office is closed.

    • Staff and instructors work and teach remotely.

    • Only essential staff and tasks should be conducted in person.

    • Social distancing

    • Use of masks-preferably FFP2 masks

    • Use of hand sanitizer and other disinfectants

    • Preference for open air activities

    • Weekly testing required

ANNEX-CULTURAL CENTRE:

    • The Annex is open during normal hours.

    • All tutors and personnel are present.

    • Activities and cultural workshops are allowed .

    • The Annex is open on a restricted schedule.

    • Capacity in the Annex may be restricted.

    • All tutors and personnel are present.

    • Restriction of activities and cultural workshops

    • The Annex is closed.

    • All tutors and personnel work and teach remotely.

    • Only essential staff and tasks should be conducted in person.

    • Social distancing

    • Use of masks-preferably FFP2 masks

    • Use of hand sanitizer and other disinfectants

    • Preference for open air activities

    • Weekly testing required

CLASSROOMS: The following protocols apply to PRESHCO-controlled classrooms only. The university of Cordoba classroom follow guidelines established by each Facultad.

    • Chairs and desks will be arranged to meet social distancing standards to be determined, at least 1,5 meters.

    • Use of QR code

    • Masking, social distancing and sanitation guidelines will follow standards to be determined.

    • Ventilation and disinfection between classes

    • Classrooms will be used for small group activities as part of a multi-modal instructional plan.

    • Chairs and desks will be arranged to allow enough between students, at least 1,5 meters.

    • Use of QR code.

    • Each room will be supplied with hand sanitizer, products for sanitizing seating and teaching surfaces, and a garbage can.

    • Students and instructors are responsible for wiping down their respective space after class.

    • Windows will be open as weather allows for increased ventilation.

    • All classes are taught remotely.

    • In special circumstances, instructors may have use of a classroom for instruction of a Zoom or videotaped class.

    • Capacity will be limited.

    • Social distancing

    • Use of masks-preferably FFP2 masks

    • Use of hand sanitizer and other disinfectants

    • Preference for open air activities

    • Weekly testing required

HOUSING-HOMESTAYS:

Housing arrangements may include homestays or student residences. Students will receive detailed information about specific housing guidelines once they arrive to Cordoba.

Host families receive detailed protocols for homestays.

Student residences have their own PROTOCOLS.

    • Follow recommendations of your host family or the staff in the residence

    • Follow recommendations of your host family or the personal in the residence

    • Follow recommendations of your host family or the personal in the residence

    • Possible curfew

    • Social distancing

    • Use of masks-preferably FFP2 masks

    • Use of hand sanitizer and other disinfectants

    • Preference for open air activities

    • Weekly testing required

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND INDEPENDENT TRAVEL

CO-CURRICULAR WORKSHOPS

    • Face-to-face Cultural Workshops

    • Social distancing

    • Use of masks

    • Disinfection of materials after using them

    • The instructors will decide if the workshop is face-to-face or remote

    • Social distancing

    • Use of masks

    • Disinfection of materials after using them

    • Remote instruction only

    • Social distancing

    • Use of masks-preferably FFP2 masks

    • Use of hand sanitizer and other disinfectants

    • Preference for open air activities

    • Weekly testing required

EXCURSIONS

    • Program excursions offered as per program calendar and following COVID protocols

    • One student per seat on the bus, leaving free one row

    • Excursions only in the province of Cordoba

    • One student per seat on the bus, leaving free one row

    • Hand sanitizer before entering the bus

    • Local excursions only

    • Virtual excursions may be offered.

    • Social distancing

    • Use of masks-preferably FFP2 masks

    • Use of hand sanitizer and other disinfectants

    • Preference for open air activities

    • Weekly testing required

INDEPENDENT TRAVEL

    • Limited independent travel upon permission from the program director.

    • Limited independent travel upon permission from the program director.

    • Limited to Spain.

    • Local or regional travel only upon permission from the program director

    • Social distancing

    • Use of masks-preferably FFP2 masks

    • Use of hand sanitizer and other disinfectants

    • Preference for open air activities

    • Weekly testing required

INTERNSHIPS

    • Virtual internships or volunteer opportunities may be available.

    • In-person internships or volunteer opportunities may be permitted on a case-by-case basis where local COVID protocols are followed by the workplace.

    • Virtual internships or volunteer opportunities may be available and are encouraged.

    • In-person internships or volunteer opportunities may be permitted on a case-by-case basis where the placement does not involve direct in-person contact with the public and/or local COVID protocols are followed by the workplace.

    • Virtual internships or volunteer opportunities may be available.

    • In-person activities will be limited.

    • Social distancing

    • Use of masks-preferably FFP2 masks

    • Use of hand sanitizer and other disinfectants

    • Preference for open air activities

    • Weekly testing required