[Important Information for Employees] COVID-19 Cases | Thursday Update

[Office of the President]

Dear Campus Community,

The college recorded two new COVID-19 cases on Thursday.

Over the past 14 days, 11 total cases have been recorded. Additionally,
two students are in precautionary isolation having tested negative with
rapid tests but awaiting back-up PCR test results.

By direction of the county health department, 48 students (28 on-campus and
20 off-campus) and nine employees are in mandatory or precautionary
quarantine. Those in isolation and quarantine are being released as they
recover and risk times expire.

We respect the privacy of those in isolation and quarantine and will
support them. If you are aware, please also respect their privacy.
Decisions by the health department for quarantine are based on an
assessment of potential exposure to help prevent possible viral spread.

Pooled testing results from the 1,314 samples taken this week will be
shared when available. Next week, November 11-13, we will be conducting
mandatory pooled testing of all students. Our departure plan for this
testing has been submitted to SUNY and will be shared soon.

As we have said, cases remain high off-campus across Clinton County and
statewide. Please continue our focus on prevention, health and safety. This
includes:

   - Complete the daily health screening
   <https://www.plattsburgh.edu/about/offices-divisions/administration-finance/human-resources/health-screening-covid-19.html>
    form.
   - Follow the Cardinal Pledge, including face coverings, distancing and
   avoiding large social gatherings.
   - Stay local and avoid travel outside the area for the duration of the
   semester.
   - Download *the New York State COVID-19 alert app*
   <https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-alert-ny>.

Dr. Alexander Enyedi
President
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