<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b>Dear
Students</b>,</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;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:11.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">As you know COVID-19 is
still amongst us and over the past week, the Student Health & Counseling
Center has observed some COVID-19 cases among students living both on and
off campus. So, as we start this
academic year, we want to remind you of some important protocol measures should
you not feel well. </span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;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:11.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 47.25pt;line-height:normal;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"> If you
have respiratory symptoms (nasal congestion, sore throat, cough), mask up and
take an at-home rapid antigen test; test kits are available in the Student
Health & Counseling Center lobby. We recommend that you test no more than
once every 24 hours.</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;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:11.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 47.25pt;line-height:normal;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"> If you
have respiratory symptoms and want an appointment with one of our medical
providers, <b>you will be asked to test for COVID prior to the
appointment. </b>You can schedule an appointment by contacting us
Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM at (518) 564-2187 or at </span><a href="mailto:healthcenter@plattsburgh.edu" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(17,85,204)">healthcenter@plattsburgh.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 47.25pt;line-height:normal;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 47.25pt;line-height:normal;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"> Students
who test positive should follow the </span><a href="https://www.plattsburgh.edu/covid-19/index.html" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(17,85,204)">campus guidelines</span></a><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"> and self-isolate. While students are
no longer required to report their positive test results to the Health Center,
please contact us if you have any questions.</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;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:11.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 47.25pt;line-height:normal;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"> If you
have severe symptoms (i.e., shortness of breath with chest pain), call 911 or
dial University Police at (518) 564-2022.</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;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:11.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;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:11.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Basic health and hygiene
practices, like handwashing, can help protect you from COVID and
other respiratory illnesses. In addition, you may want to avoid crowded areas,
or keep distance between yourself and others. For more information on how
to protect yourself and others from COVID, click </span><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(17,85,204)">here</span></a><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;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:11.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;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:11.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Remember, to stay
healthy make sure you are getting enough sleep, eating properly, staying
hydrated and practicing self-care. Your
wellness will improve your performance both inside and outside the classroom. Have questions? Contact us at </span><a href="mailto:healthcenter@plattsburgh.edu" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">healthcenter@plattsburgh.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"> </span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;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:11.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;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:11.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Stay well,</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;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:11.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"><br></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;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:11.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Student Health &
Counseling Center</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;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:11.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"><br></span></p></div>