[Important Information for Employees] Campus Update | COVID Cases

[Michael Caraballo]


Dear Campus Community,

 

We are writing with this week's update on COVID-19 cases and related information. Updates may also be provided as needed other days of the week.


Over the past 14 days, the campus has recorded two positive student cases. No students or employees are in quarantine.  Five employees are reported to be in isolation. If you are aware of individuals affected, please respect their privacy.


Details on campus testing and cases are available on the SUNY dashboard, online at https://www.suny.edu/covid19-tracker/.



Mandatory Mask Reminder

Please remember that all students, faculty, staff, and guests are still expected to wear masks when they are indoors anywhere on campus.  This includes classrooms and academic buildings, recreational areas, meeting spaces, and the Angell College Center.  The recent update in policy that eliminates some required mask wearing in residence halls does not change this. Individuals who are actively eating or drinking may lower their masks briefly between sips/bites, but should not be sitting for extended periods with masks down.  Failure to abide by the mask policy could result in referral to the student conduct system.

Surveillance Testing and Contact Tracing

Surveillance testing will continue weekly for unvaccinated or partially vaccinated individuals who come to campus for any reason (e.g. in-person classes, living in the residence halls, student organization meetings, etc.) including students who have an exemption, and for employees who have not submitted a Vaccination Attestation Form.

The Clinton County Health Department conducts contact tracing and determines who needs to be quarantined based on their level of contact. Individuals who are fully vaccinated do not have to quarantine unless they develop symptoms. Vaccinated students can attend pool testing three to five days after exposure.

We encourage you to take steps daily to ensure the safety for you and all around you. Wear a mask, practice social distancing, wash your hands, avoid large social gatherings, and stay home when sick. More information is online at plattsburgh.edu/COVID-19.


-- 
MICHAEL CARABALLO
Director of Emergency Management
University Police
Lower Saranac Hall
101 Broad Street
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(o) 518-564-4950
(f) 518-564-7986
plattsburgh.edu
    


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