Laney College COVID-19 Announcement
Dear Laney Community,
I am writing to inform you that an individual in the employ of an independent contractor reported testing positive for COVID-19 yesterday. As it is a confirmed positive result, the College is obligated by law to communicate this with the campus community. College administration learned of this yesterday, and to protect everyone’s health and safety, this message serves as notification, though we cannot identify the individual who tested positive for the virus due to privacy laws.
On August 3, 2021, on the same day, the positive test was reported to a Laney College employee. As this independent contractor was in contact with two coworkers working for the same entity, all three individuals were advised to quarantine and not to return to campus for 10 days.
The health and well-being of our students and employees are paramount. If you develop flu or other symptoms including dry cough and fever, please contact your medical provider.
Laney College remains closed with exceptions until August 22, 2021, and per policy, access must be requested and employees must then exercise the precautions when coming to campus. Employees who have business on campus should submit the Campus Access Request Form - https://tinyurl.com/y6h37bee - so that their supervisor may review.
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.