[Important Information for Employees] Campus Update | COVID-19

[Heather Haskins]

Dear Campus Community,

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

Over the past 14 days, the campus recorded 11 positive student cases.
Additionally, 11 students are quarantining off-campus based on public
health guidelines. No employees are in isolation or quarantine. 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/.

About 96 percent of all on- and off-campus resident students are fully
vaccinated or in process. Exemptions for both on and off campus are about 3
percent. With today's deadline for students to meet the SUNY vaccine
requirements or be in process, we are working on an individual basis on
compliance with about 20 remaining students and expect this to be done soon.

*Surveillance Testing and Contact Tracing*
Surveillance testing continues weekly for all 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.). This includes students who have an exemption. Employees must attend
weekly testing as well, unless they have submitted a Vaccination
Attestation Form.

SUNY Upstate Medical University reports pooled testing results directly to
students, faculty and staff to your registered email address when
completed. If your result is presumed negative, you need take no further
action. If your result is positive, you will be contacted by the Student
Health and Counseling Center or the Clinton County Health Department with
further details. If you get the notification email before being contacted,
we ask you to self-isolate and contact your health care professional or the
health center at 518-564-2187 or healthcenter at plattsburgh.edu.

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.

Office of the President
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