[Important Information for Plattsburgh Campus Students] COVID Cases | Monday Update

[Office of the President]

Dear Campus Community,

The college recorded seven new positive student COVID-19 cases on Monday.

Over the past 14 days, 50 total cases have been recorded. Based on public
health guidance, 52 students and employees are in quarantine -- 22
on-campus and 30 off-campus. We respect the privacy of those in isolation
and quarantine and will support them. If you are aware, please also respect
their privacy.

Specific pooled test results are reported to students, faculty and staff
directly only if they are part of a positive pool. Reflex testing is then
used to determine who may actually be positive. Center staff then notifies
all contacted individuals of their reflex testing results when received
from SUNY Upstate Medical. This week's pooled surveillance testing
continues tomorrow.

Our regular, required testing enables us to identify and isolate positive
cases. Our caseload remains far below the state threshold that would prompt
a pause in on-campus classes and operations. This spring semester, the
guidance from the state is to pause when a campus' testing positivity rate
is at 5 percent over a rolling 14-day period. Our current rate is 0.53
percent.

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* <http://plattsburgh.edu/COVID-19>.

Dr. Alexander Enyedi
President
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