Berkeley City College COVID-19 Update
Dear Berkeley City College Community,
I am writing to inform you that a colleague reported to the college leadership team of having tested positive for COVID-19.
Earlier this morning, the College was informed that an employee who had last been to campus on Friday, January 7th tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday, January 9th. The employee is home and quarantining. The district has been informed of this positive and will begin contact tracing procedures. As you are aware, the College follows a strict process for accessing the campus. If you were on campus on Friday, January 7th, you may want to consider contacting your health provider to be tested. You can also get tested today until 12:00pm in the Atrium. As a response to protect everyone’s health and safety, this message serves as notification, though we cannot identify the individual due to privacy laws.
The health and well-being of our community is paramount and your active adherence to the policies and procedures noted on the Safe Peralta website for COVID-19 prevention works to mitigate its spread. Berkeley City College requires that all employees be compliant with the vaccination policy, wear an appropriate mask that covers the nose and mouth, and practice 20-second hand washings.
If you develop flu or other symptoms including dry cough and fever or have medical questions, please contact your medical provider.
Students with concerns can contact the Roots Clinic at (510) 533-1248 (please provide your student ID during the call). Please visit the Safe Peralta website for the most up-to-date information and resources regarding COVID-19 for students, faculty/staff, and the community.
If you, or someone in your household has been exposed to or has tested positive for COVID-19, please notify Human Resources, your immediate supervisor, supervising Vice President, or me. Be assured that we will maintain confidentiality to the highest degree possible.
Thank you for continuing to do your part to keep our community healthy and safe.
Angélica
Dr. Angélica Garcia (she| her| ella)
President
Berkeley City College