Laney College COVID-19 Announcement - March 7, 2023
Dear Laney Community:
Yesterday the College learned of an individual who was on the Laney campus who has tested positive for COVID-19. They were last at Laney on March 5.
Per CDC and ACPHD guidelines, they have remained off campus and will do so for at least five days from the date of the positive test result and may return once they are no longer symptomatic. As the positive results were from individuals occupying a portion of the area and buildings connected to Athletics, the areas in question were identified for immediate cleaning and sanitization by Facilities and Campus Operations. If you have questions, please contact your supervisor. Additionally, information about these positive tests has been/will be forwarded to the County.
While privacy guidelines preclude me from providing additional descriptive information, please know that the PCCD Office of Human Resources and well as Risk Management and General Services have been apprised of the positive test result so that they can notify the Alameda County Public Health Department and Cal/OSHA. In compliance with our district guidelines, I will continue to report COVID-19 cases as part of our ongoing efforts to keep everyone safe and informed.
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:
The mandatory masking policy remains in place for all indoor parts of the Laney campus and Peralta property, with instructors allowed to set masking expectations in their classes, with employees having similar options within their own private workspaces.
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 healthcare 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, your 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 should there be further developments.
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, including testing availability through the four college campuses and the PCCD office.
We appreciate everyone continuing to do their best to support our students and colleagues.
Thank you and take care.
Rudy
Rudy Besikof, Ed. D.
Laney College President