Laney College COVID-19 Announcement - October 28, 2022

Dear Laney Community:

On Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th, the College learned that of one and then two more individuals who were on the Laney campus in a common area – upper A Building in the Student Services portion - who have tested positive for COVID-19. Per CDC and ACPHD guidelines, all three individuals will remain off campus for at least five days from the date of the positive test result and may return once they are no longer symptomatic. Additionally, as the positive results were from individuals normally occupying this space, the area has been identified for immediate cleaning and sanitization by Facilities and Campus Operations, with all individuals working and studying remotely all of next week, and that portion of campus closed from October 31 – November 7.

As this is not a general-public, high-traffic portion of campus, the College will be able to contact all possible staff, students, and visitors to the area. 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:

• You may wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth when coming to campus if you wish.

• 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, 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