Merritt College COVID-19 Exposure Notifications – May 24, 2022

Good evening, Merritt Community.

I am writing to inform you that yesterday we learned that an outside vendor tested positive for COVID-19. That individual was on-campus last Tuesday, May 17, and will remain away for the foreseeable future. Those who we know were in contact with this person are being notified.

In addition, we learned today that two of our employees have also tested positive for COVID-19. Per CDC and ACPHD guidelines, they will remain off-campus for at least five days from the date of the positive test result (May 24, 2022) and may return once they are no longer symptomatic.

While privacy guidelines preclude me from providing additional descriptive information, please know that the PCCD Office of Human Resources has 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.

For the most up-to-date information and resources for students, faculty/staff, and the community, I encourage you to visit https://safe.peralta.edu/.

Regards.

David

David M. Johnson, Ph.D.
President
Merritt College