College of Alameda COVID-19 Update
Dear COA Community,
We learned late yesterday that an individual participating in a Career Education lab has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. The health and well-being of our students and employees is of paramount importance. While we cannot identify the individual who tested positive for the virus because of privacy laws, we have gathered the names of those few students and instructor that worked in proximity with the person who tested positive. Following our safety protocols, those students/employee(s) have already been contacted and advised to self-quarantine and follow up with their health care provider. The district has been informed of this exposure and will begin contact tracing procedures.
The health and well-being of our community is our highest priority, and your active practicing of social distancing and COVID-19 prevention works to mitigate its spread. If you develop flu or other symptoms including dry cough and fever, please contact your medical provider. As a response to protect everyone’s health and safety, this message serves as notification in accordance with state laws.
During this time of both County of Alameda Orange Tier status and the January 25, 2021 Shelter-In-Place Orders, College of Alameda’s physical campus remains officially closed until May 29, 2021, with exceptions made for individuals performing essential roles on campus. If you need to access the campus for essential work functions, continue to submit your request to access the campus via the Building Access Form located on the College’s home web page.
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. Also, please observe the guidelines established by CA Department of Health: Shelter-In-Place Orders Revised
Abide by the guidelines established by the County of Alameda Health Department
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). 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.
If you, or someone in your household, shows COVID-19 related symptoms, please notify Human Resources, your immediate supervisor, supervising Vice President, 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 as appropriate.
Thank you for continuing to do your part to keep our community healthy and safe.
Warmest regards,
Nathaniel Jones III, Ph.D., MBA
President
College of Alameda
nathanieljones@peralta.edu
410-952-3652 (cell)