Laney College COVID-19 Update

Dear Peralta Community,

I am writing to inform you that December 2, 2021, Laney College leadership was informed of an individual who tested positive for COVID-19.  To protect everyone’s health and safety in compliance with the law, this message serves as notification, though we cannot identify the individual who tested positive for the virus due to privacy laws.

This person was last at the College on November 23, when they were not experiencing symptoms, and they have not returned since.   They began experiencing symptoms on the 30th,  They tested positive on the 1st, and reported the result on the 2nd to a Laney College employee.  Per CDC and ACPHD guidelines, this individual will remain off campus for ten days from the date of the positive test result and may return after ten days if they are no longer symptomatic.   Also, this individual’s information will be forwarded to the County. 

From the reporting of the positive test, the College learned that the individual was on the upper level of the B and C Buildings their last time on campus.  Those potentially interacting with this individual are being notified, and the areas in question have since been thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. 

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

Laney College has been open with limitations since August 23, 2021, with some on-classes running and limited services available, mostly from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Per policy and the District email of August 5, access must be requested and employees must then exercise the precautions when coming to campus.     

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: 

• Please wear a mask when coming to campus.

• Abide by state guidelines (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 should there be further developments.   

For any further questions, please contact Director Amy Marshall in Administrative Services at amarshall@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