[Important Information for Employees] Single Positive Case on Sunday

[Office of the President]

Dear Campus Community,

One student tested positive today for COVID-19. The student was
quarantining when tested and is now isolated and following health and
safety directions.

We respect the privacy of this student and will support them. If you are
aware, please also respect their privacy.

Ten total cases have been reported over the past week and 12 total since
mid-August.

Unchanged from yesterday, there are 87 students in quarantine (48 on-campus
and 39 off-campus) through contact tracing by the health department and
following their standards. This includes 12 students whose individual swab
samples from last week's pooled testing were found indeterminate. They have
been given individual COVID-19 tests as a further screening tool.

Seven total students are in precautionary isolation having tested negative
with rapid tests but awaiting back-up PCR test results.

Faculty and staff are also supporting students as quarantine buddies,
checking in, providing a connection and meeting needs they may have. If you
would like to assist in this way, please contact Dr. Michele Carpentier at
*carpenmm at plattsburgh.edu* <carpenmm at plattsburgh.edu>.

Pooled testing will continue this week on Tuesday and Wednesday with more
students.

Continuing to follow health and safety protocols such as face coverings and
social distancing remains critical.

Dr. Alexander Enyedi
President
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