Important Information for students regarding management of COVID-19 and infectious diseases at ¶¶ÒõÆƽâ°æ.
COVID-19 Information
¶¶ÒõÆƽâ°æ continues to update management policies for COVID-19 in accordance with state and federal agencies. COVID-19 will be treated as other respiratory viruses within the college community. Guidelines and recommendations are made in consultation with medical professionals from the Health Services Department and the .
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The COVID-19 Vaccine, including the booster, is highly recommend but not required.
Recommendations
¶¶ÒõÆƽâ°æ recommends student be prepared by doing the following:
- Come with rapid tests for Covid-19 (Health Services will administer Covid PCR testing when medically indicated.)
- Bring masks.
- Bring cleaning supplies like bleach wipes to wipe down high touch areas in your living areas.
- Bring a health kit which includes a thermometer, over the counter medications for pain/fever, cough/congestion, sore throat, etc.
- Stay up to date with your Covid-19 vaccines.
Students Who Test Positive For COVID-19
For students who test positive for Covid-19, ¶¶ÒõÆƽâ°æ will advise students to do the following:
Contact Health Services for advisement and to determine the need for any medical care.
You may begin to resume normal activities with precautions if:
- You have not had a fever for at least 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medicines; AND
- Your other symptoms are improving.
Please note: You may still be able to spread the virus that made you sick, even if you are feeling better.
For at least the first 5 days after you resume normal activities, take these extra precautions:
- Avoid crowded indoor spaces. Wear a mask anytime you are indoors around other people.
- Wash your hands often with soap and warm water. If soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol.
- Avoid spending time with people who are at increased risk for severe diseases.
Infectious Disease Information
For more information regarding infectious disease management, please view the below educational fact sheets.