College of Alameda COVID-19 Update
Dear COA Community,
We recently learned that an individual from our Campus has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. The individual was last on campus, September 17, 2021. While we cannot identify the individual who tested positive for the virus because of privacy laws, we are following up as required. The District has been informed of this exposure and will begin contact tracing procedures. Following our safety protocols, those students/employee(s) that may have been exposed have been contacted and advised to self-quarantine and follow-up with their health care provider.
Again, the health and well-being of our community is our highest priority, and your active practicing of masking, social distancing and other COVID-19 prevention measures work 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 protecting everyone’s health and safety, this message serves as notification in accordance with state laws.
We ask that you abide by Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), state, and local Health Department Guidelines to protect your health and those around you. They are as follows:
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 health 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 as soon as possible. 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,
Nate
Nathaniel Jones III, Ph.D., MBA
President
College of Alameda
nathanieljones@peralta.edu
410-952-3652 (cell)