Laney College COVID-19 Update

Dear Laney Community,

I am writing to inform you that a student has reported testing positive for COVID-19. As it is a confirmed positive result, the College is obligated by law to communicate this with the campus community. College administration learned of this Thursday, and to protect everyone’s health and safety, this message serves as notification, though we cannot identify the individual who tested positive for the virus due to privacy laws.

On May 27, 2021, a Laney College employee reported that a student had tested positive, reporting it the same day. The student has advised that they will remain at home in quarantine for 2 weeks and until such time as they have a confirmed negative and medical clearance to return to campus per CDC guidelines. In addition to this individual, a group of students who were in proximity were notified and have also been made aware of testing resources.

The health and well-being of our students and employees are paramount. If you develop flu or other symptoms including dry cough and fever, please contact your medical provider.

During this time of Orange Tier status, please exercise the requisite precautions when coming to campus. Employees who have such business on campus should submit the Campus Access Request Form - https://tinyurl.com/y6h37bee - so that their supervisor may review.

The Laney College campus remains officially closed until July 31, 2021, with exceptions made for individuals teaching on campus or performing work on campus after notifying and receiving approval through our access process.

We ask that you abide by Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Guidelines to protect your health and those around you. They are as follows:

§ Abide by state guidelines as it relates to counties in the Orange Tier (https://covid19.ca.gov/safer-economy/).

§ Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.

§ If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.

§ Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

§ Follow all recommendations provided by the CDC.

§ If you have medical questions, please contact your health care provider. Students with concerns can contact the Roots Clinic at (510) 533-1248 (please provide your student ID during the call).

§ If you, or someone in your household, shows COVID-19 related symptoms, please notify Human Resources, your immediate supervisor, Vice President Derek Pinto, or me. Be assured that we will maintain confidentiality to the highest degree possible.

As everyone’s health and safety are our priority, we will continue to assess the situation and provide updates.

For any further questions, please contact Administrative Services at dpinto@peralta.edu. Also, please visit https://safe.peralta.edu/ for the most up-to-date information and resources regarding COVID-19 for students, faculty/staff, and the community.

We appreciate everyone continuing to do their best to support our students and colleagues.

Sincerely,

Rudy Besikof
President
Laney College