<div dir="ltr"><div><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Dear SUNY Plattsburgh Student:</span><br></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a name="m_1943633847305411909_m_-3249072905401622311__heading=h.30j0zll"></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">SUNY Plattsburgh is committed to the health and safety of our campus community. In an effort to monitor for the presence of SARS-COV-2 (COVID 19) in our student population, the college will begin conducting pool testing on Wednesday, September 2, 2020.  Pool testing will allow us to quickly identify and address potential outbreaks of COVID 19 within our campus community. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a name="m_1943633847305411909_m_-3249072905401622311__heading=h.gjdgxs"></a>The first round of pool testing will include all residential students, approximately 1,600 students.  The test is free for students.  Testing will be conducted daily from Wednesday, September 2, 2020 through Friday, September 4, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Algonquin Dining Hall. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a name="m_1943633847305411909_m_-3249072905401622311__heading=h.oobota90rnk9"></a><b><span style="color:red">Students identified for pool testing will receive an email from Steve Matthews, Director of Campus Housing and Community Living with the subject line: Urgent Pool Testing Information.  </span></b>This message will indicate a specific appointment time and detailed instructions to prepare for the test.  All students selected for the pool test are expected to participate as a member of our Plattsburgh Community.  Due to the numbers of students being tested, appointment times cannot be adjusted.  Faculty have been notified that the testing protocol may interfere with students’ class attendance.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a name="m_1943633847305411909_m_-3249072905401622311__heading=h.7fdhqx5v1taf"></a>The pool test protocol and materials are provided by SUNY Upstate Medical University.  It involves a saliva-testing method, rather than the insertion of a swab into an individual’s nose. Students will administer the test themselves by swabbing the inside of their mouth for 10 to 15 seconds and providing the saliva sample to medical personnel.  Again, there is no fee for the test.  It is free for SUNY Plattsburgh students. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Thank you for your ongoing efforts to keep our campus community safe and healthy.  Please remain vigilant, abide by the <b>Cardinal Pledge</b> and always comply with the SUNY Plattsburgh <a href="https://www.plattsburgh.edu/about/offices-divisions/administration-finance/management-services/campus-handbook/section-viii-health-safety/social-distancing-face-covering.html" target="_blank">Social Distancing and Face Covering Policy</a> and the <a href="https://www.plattsburgh.edu/about/offices-divisions/student-affairs/student-conduct/manual.html" target="_blank">Student Conduct Manual and Group Conduct Manual.</a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:12pt 0in 10pt;text-align:center;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;color:black"> </span><b style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-size:10pt">Cardinal Pledge</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:12pt 0in 10pt;text-align:center;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><i><span style="font-size:10pt;color:black">I will wear a mask, practice social distancing, wash my hands, avoid large social gatherings/parties, stay home when sick and inform the Health Center.</span></i><i><span style="font-size:10pt"></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:12pt 0in 10pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><i style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;color:black"><br></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:12pt 0in 10pt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