Laney Child Care Center COVID-19 Announcement
Dear Peralta Community,
I am writing to inform you that Friday evening Laney Childcare Center 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.
In line with the protocol in place for the childcare centers, the Butterfly classroom will be closed for the required 10-day period. The families and staff have been notified of the closure, including the re-opening date and the requirement of returning with a negative test result at the time of re-opening. Also, this individual’s information will be forwarded to the County.
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.
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, Director of Facilities and Campus Operations, Amy Marshall, 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 Interim Chief of Staff, Royl L. Roberts at rlroberts@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. Please stay safe and stay vigilant.
Sincerely,
Royl L. Roberts, JD, MBA
Special Assistant to the Chancellor/ Chief of Staff (Interim)
Peralta Community College District
333 East 8th Street Oakland CA 94606
rlroberts@peralta.edu | 510.466.7204