BCC COVID-19 Campus Notice

Dear Berkeley City College Community,

I am writing to inform you of a BCC community member who reported testing positive for COVID-19. Yesterday evening, Berkeley City College leadership was informed of an employee who tested positive for COVID-19 on May 4, 2022. To protect everyone’s health and safety in compliance with the law, this message serves as notification, though we cannot identify the individuals who tested positive for the virus due to privacy laws.

The employee was last at the College on May 2, 2022. Per CDC and ACPHD guidelines, they will remain off-campus for at least five days from the date of the positive test result and may return if they are no longer symptomatic. Also, their information will be forwarded to the appropriate
channels for county reporting.

Those with exposure via contract tracing guidelines with the individual are being notified, and the areas in question have since been cleaned and sanitized. A reminder that our custodial colleagues complete a cleaning of all active teaching and learning spaces as part of regular maintenance every night.

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. Per policy and the District email of August 5, 2021, those coming to campus must go through screening and then exercise the precautions when coming to campus.

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 that covers your nose and mouth when coming to campus.

• 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.

In Community,

Dr. Angélica Garcia
(Pronouns: She | Her | Hers| Ella)
President
Berkeley City College

BCC Campus Notice of COVID-19 Exposure

Dear Berkeley City College Community,

I am writing to inform you of a BCC community member who reported testing positive for COVID-19. Today, Berkeley City College leadership was informed of a student who tested positive for COVID-19 on May 4, 2022. 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.

The student was last at the College on May 2, 2022. Per CDC and ACPHD guidelines, they will remain off-campus for at least five days from the date of the positive test result and may return if they are no longer symptomatic. Also, their information will be forwarded to the appropriate
channels for county reporting.

Those with exposure via contract tracing guidelines with these individuals are being notified, and the areas in question have since been cleaned and sanitized. A reminder that our custodial colleagues complete a cleaning of all active teaching and learning spaces as part of regular maintenance every night.

The health and well-being of our students and employees are of the utmost importance. If you develop flu or other symptoms including dry cough and fever, please contact your medical provider. Per policy and the District email of August 5, 2021, those coming to campus must go through screening and then exercise the precautions when coming to campus.

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 that covers your nose and mouth when coming to campus.

• 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.

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.

In Community,

Dr. Angélica Garcia
(Pronouns: She | Her | Hers| Ella)
President
Berkeley City College

Laney College COVID-19 Announcement

Dear Laney Community:

I am writing to inform you that we learned on Friday that an individual who was on the Laney campus has tested positive for COVID-19. Per CDC and ACPHD guidelines, this individual 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. The person tested positive on Friday, April 29, and reported it to the College on the same day, along with sharing that April 29 was the last time they were on-site. The positive test was reported to a Laney College administrator, who subsequently informed Facilities and Campus Operations for immediate follow-up cleaning and sanitization of this area, located in the lower A Building.

Per CDC and ACPHD guidelines, this individual has remained off campus since the date of reporting, and they will remain off-campus for at least five days from the date of the positive test result and then may return if they are no longer symptomatic. Also, this individual’s information will be forwarded to the County and as a precaution, employees also working in this area of the college are being notified and, as an added precaution, employees working in this area of the college are working remotely this week.

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.

• Please wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth when coming to campus.

• 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 available 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 Besikof
President
Laney College

COA COVID-19 Notification

Dear COA Community, 

We recently learned that an individual from our Campus community has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. The individual was last on campus on April 19, 2022. While we cannot identify the individual who tested positive for the virus because of privacy laws, we are following up as required. The District has been informed of this exposure and will follow the appropriate procedures. Following our safety protocols, those students/employee(s) that may have been exposed have been contacted and advised to self-quarantine, get tested, and follow up with their health care provider.

Again, the health and well-being of our community is our highest priority, and your active practice of masking, vaccination, and other COVID-19 prevention measures work to mitigate its spread. If you develop flu or other symptoms including dry cough and fever, please contact your medical provider and do not come to campus. As a response to protecting everyone’s health and safety, this message serves as a notification in accordance with state laws.

We ask that you abide by Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), state, and local Health Department Guidelines to protect your health and those around you.  They are as follows: 

• Abide by the guidelines established by the County of Alameda Health Department

• 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 health concerns can contact the Roots Clinic at (510) 533-1248 (please provide your student ID during the call). 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.

If you, or someone in your household, shows COVID-19-related symptoms, please notify Human Resources, your immediate supervisor, supervising Vice President, or me as soon as possible. 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 as appropriate.  

Thank you for continuing to do your part to keep our community healthy and safe. 

Warmest regards,

Nate

Nathaniel Jones III, Ph.D., MBA
President
College of Alameda

PCCD District Office COVID-19 Announcement

Dear District Office Colleagues,
 

I am writing to inform you that we learned today that an individual who was in the district office has tested positive for COVID-19. The person reported the positive test today, Monday, April 25, 2022, Note: the last time they were on-site was Monday, April 18, 2022. The positive test was reported to the district, which subsequently informed Facilities and Campus Operations for follow-up cleaning and sanitization. Per CDC and ACPHD guidelines, this individual will remain off-site for five days from the date of the positive test result and then may return if 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 COVID information and resources for students, faculty/staff, and the community, I encourage you to visit https://safe.peralta.edu/.

Thank you,

Mark Johnson
Executive Director
Department of Marketing, Communication & Public Relations

Laney College COVID-19 Announcement

Dear Laney Community:

I am writing to inform you that we learned on Thursday evening that an individual who was on the Laney campus has tested positive for COVID-19. Per CDC and ACPHD guidelines, this individual 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. The person reported that the same day, Thursday, April 21, was the last time they were on-site. The positive test was reported to a Laney College administrator, who subsequently informed Facilities and Campus Operations for follow-up cleaning and sanitization. Per CDC and ACPHD guidelines, this individual will remain off campus for five days from the date of the positive test result and then may return if they are no longer symptomatic. Also, this individual’s information 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 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/

Thank you and take care.

Rudy Besikof
President
Laney College

Laney College COVID Announcement

Dear Laney Community:

I am writing to inform you that we learned yesterday an individual who was on the Laney campus has tested positive for COVID-19. Per CDC and ACPHD guidelines, this individual 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. The person reported that Wednesday, April 13, 2022, was the last time they were on-site. The positive test was reported to a Laney College administrator, who subsequently informed Facilities and Campus Operations for follow-up cleaning and sanitization. Per CDC and ACPHD guidelines, this individual will remain off campus for five days from the date of the positive test result and then may return if they are no longer symptomatic. Also, this individual’s information 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 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/.

Thank you and take care.

Rudy Besikof

President

Laney College

Merritt College COVID-19 Update

Good afternoon, Merritt Community.

I am writing to inform you that this afternoon we learned that one of our employees has tested positive for COVID-19. Per CDC and ACPHD guidelines, this individual 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. The person reported that

Wednesday, April 13, 2022, was the last time they were on-site, and those who we know were in contact with this individual will be notified.

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/

Thank you and take care.

David M. Johnson, Ph.D.
President
Merritt College
(510) 436-2501

Merritt College puts students first. Through our rich educational programs, we foster a culture of equity and inclusion that empowers students to achieve their greatest potential and make meaningful contributions to their respective

communities and our global society.

Laney College COVID-19 Update

Good afternoon, Laney Community.

 I am writing to inform you that yesterday my office learned that one of our employees tested positive for COVID-19. Per CDC and ACPHD guidelines, this individual 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. The person reported that Wednesday, April 6, 2022, was the last time they were on-site, and those who we know were in contact with this individual had already been notified. 

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/

Thank you and take care.

Sincerely, 

Rudy Besikof, Ed. D.

President

Laney College

Notice of Positive COVID-19 Result—April 14, 2022

Good evening, Merritt Community.

I am writing to inform you that this afternoon we learned that one of our employees tested positive for COVID-19. Per CDC and ACPHD guidelines, this individual 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. The person reported that Tuesday, April 5, 2022, was the last time they were on-site, and those who we know were in contact with this individual have be notified.

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/

Thank you and take care.

David

David M. Johnson, Ph.D.
President
Merritt College
(510) 436-2501

COVID-19 Awareness & Safety Training for Each Campus: April 20 & 21

PCCD will be hosting COVID-19 awareness & safety training sessions across all four college campuses, as well as the District Office. Topics will include COVID-19 Resiliency in Life and COVID-19 Prevention Program with a focus on resiliency, focus, productivity, self-care, and hopefulness, as well as EAP program and existing protocols. Includes open discussion. 

Berkeley City College:
Wednesday, April 20: 11:00-12:00pm & 1:30-2:30pm

College of Alameda:
Wednesday, April 20: 9:00-10:00am & 3:00-4:00pm

Laney College:
Thursday, April 21: 9:00-10:00am & 3:00-4:00pm

Merritt College:
Thursday, April 21: 11:00-12:00pm & 3:00-4:00pm

District Office:
Thursday, May 12: 12:00-1:00pm

Merritt College Notice of Positive COVID-19 Result—April 5, 2022

Good afternoon, Merritt Community.

I am writing to inform you that last evening we learned that one of our employees tested positive for COVID-19. Per CDC and ACPHD guidelines, this individual 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. Yesterday (April 4th) was the last time the person was on campus, and those who we know were in contact with this individual will be notified.

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/.

Thank you and take care.

David M. Johnson, Ph.D.
President
Merritt College
(510) 436-2501

Chancellor’s Announcement: COVID Testing Update

March 30, 2022

Dear Peralta Community, 

Since Fall 2021, weekly COVID testing has been available at no cost to Peralta Community College District (PCCD) students and employees. The “free” tests are provided by Virtual Benefit Systems (VBS) who was being paid to provide the tests by insurance providers (for insured individuals) and by the federal government (for uninsured individuals). On March 18, 2022, VBS notified PCCD that the federal government was ending their reimbursements for COVID testing, and thus, effective March 19, 2022, VBS would no longer be able to provide free testing to uninsured individuals. 

The college presidents and I agreed that we should use HEERF III funds to pay for the COVID testing service for our uninsured students. I want to thank Atheria Smith, Interim Vice Chancellor of General Services, for immediately reaching out to VBS to negotiate an update to our Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to include compensation for uninsured student testing.  

As a result of this new MOU, there are some changes in the process of COVID testing with VBS. One thing does not change, which is that everyone interested in being tested should create an account with the VBS website at https://vbscovidsm.com/. This site is where results are posted. Setting up this account ahead of time will make your testing experience go more smoothly.  

Students 

All students coming to campus for any reason, including instruction and services, should be vaccinated against COVID or have an approved exemption. Vaccinated students should upload  their proof via Campus Solutions at https://sa.peralta.edu, and are not required to be tested.

Students with an approved exemption need to show proof of negative COVID test on a weekly basis in order to access campus. 

• If you have health care coverage, please provide your insurance information to VBS. There will be no charge to you for the test.

• If you do not have health care coverage, VBS will need to confirm that you are a current student. They will use PeopleSoft, the same system that BrightStar is using for this status check. Once current student status is confirmed, VBS will provide the test and bill PCCD for the service. There will be no charge to you.

Employees 

All employees should be vaccinated for COVID or have an approved exemption. If you have an exemption, weekly testing is required. All employees wishing to be tested should provide your health insurance information to VBS.  

If you do not wish to provide your insurance information to VBS, you have the option to pay for the testing. VBS is offering the Antigen test for $75 and the PCR test for $150.  If you do not wish to pay for the service, there are plenty of other testing options available in our community.  These options are posted on the Safe Peralta website at https://safe.peralta.edu/covid-19-vaccine.  

The weekly testing schedule remains: 

• MONDAY at Laney College near the Forum Building (8:00 am - 12:00 noon)

• TUESDAY at College of Alameda in Building F / Student Center (8:30 am - 9:45 am)

• WEDNESDAY at Merritt College in Building R / Huey Newton Student Lounge (8:00 am - 12:00 noon)

• THURSDAY at Berkeley City College in the Open Atrium (8:00 am - 12:00 noon)

• FRIDAY at the District Office in the main building Open Atrium (9:00 am - 11:00 am)

While I wish VBS had given us more advance notice of the change, I appreciate them working with IVC Smith to quickly come up with an agreeable solution that continues to allow Peralta CCD to provide students with a free weekly COVID testing opportunity on campus.  

Thank you and be well, 

Dr. Jannett N. Jackson 

Interim Chancellor

Bay PLS COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic- Registration and Information

Peralta Community College has been confirmed for a COVID-19 vaccination clinic, and has completed the setup of a preregistration link for the clinic! Bay PLS will be the vaccination partner servicing our site.

Location:
Peralta Community College
900 Fallon St Oakland, CA 94607
Clinic will be in theater lobby while testing is set up in a nearby location.

Contact:
Amy Marshall
amarshall@peralta.edu
+1 (510) 464-6984

Vaccinator:
Bay PLS
Mikayla Elder
mikayla.elder@bayareapls.com

Initial date and hours of operation for clinic:
Monday, March 21, 2022
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Return date and hour of operation for clinic:
Monday, April 11, 2022
9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Types of vaccines distributed:
Pfizer (12 years and up)
Johnson & Johnson (18 years and up)

Number of doses provided:
100 Pfizer
50 Johnson & Johnson

Preregistration link:
https://my.primary.health/l/baplsvaccine

• When accessing the link, you will be able to see multiple locations available. At the end of the registration, be sure to choose “Peralta Community College” as the location. You will then be able to choose an appointment slot on the correct date.

• Remember to wear short sleeves or a loose-fitting long sleeve shirt

• All individuals must wear a mask when arriving at the clinic

Information about vaccinations for minors:

• Our Youth Vaccination Facts page https://covid-19.acgov.org/youthvaxfacts has information about minor consent, including the Alameda County Minor Consent Guidance and a downloadable Written Consent Form

• Please see the California Department of Public Health Minor Consent Guidance for more information: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Pfizer-Vaccine-Minor-Consent-Guidance.aspx

• Minors age 5-11 receiving a vaccination must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or responsible adult throughout the entire vaccination process

Resources for Education about COVID-19 Vaccines:

• Get the Facts on Vaccines (ca.gov)

• Vaccines FAQ | COVID-19 | Alameda County Public Health (acgov.org)

• Key Things to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines (cdc.gov)

• COVID-19 Vaccines for Children and Teens | CDC

• Ambassador Program's Animated Videos

• Testing and COVID-19 – there are video PSAs in 14 languages. Get Tested, California

Berkeley City College COVID-19 Announcement

Dear Berkeley City College Community,

I am writing to inform you that yesterday evening, Berkeley City College leadership was informed of an individual who tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday, February 28, 2022.  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.

This person was last at the College on Thursday, February 24, 2022.  Per CDC and ACPHD guidelines, this individual will remain off campus for at least five days from the date of the positive test result and may return if they are no longer symptomatic.   Also, this individual’s information will be forwarded to the appropriate channels for county reporting.  

Those potentially interacting with this individual are being notified, and the area in question has since been cleaned and sanitized.  A reminder that our custodial colleagues complete a cleaning of all active teaching and learning spaces as part of regular maintenance every night.

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.  Per policy and the District email of August 5, 2021 those coming to campus must go through screening and then exercise the precautions when coming to campus.  

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 that covers your nose and mouth 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, 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.  

In Community,

Dr. Angélica Garcia (she| her| ella)

President

Berkeley City College

Berkeley City College Notice of COVID-19 Exposure 2-7-2022

Dear Berkeley City College Community,

I am writing to inform you that over the weekend, Berkeley City College 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.

This person was last at the College on February 2, 2022. Per CDC and ACPHD guidelines, this individual will remain off campus for at least five days from the date of the positive test result and may return if they are no longer symptomatic. Also, this individual’s information will be forwarded to the appropriate channels for county reporting.

Those potentially interacting with this individual are being notified, and the area in question has since been cleaned and sanitized as of last night. A reminder that our custodial colleagues complete a cleaning of all active teaching and learning spaces as part of regular maintenance every night.

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. Per policy and the District email of August 5, 2021 those coming to campus must go through screening and then exercise the precautions when coming to campus.

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 that covers your nose and mouth 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 (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/index.html)

• 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 available through the four college campuses and the PCCD office.

We appreciate everyone continuing to do their best to support our students and colleagues.

In Community,

Dr. Angélica Garcia
(Pronouns: She | Her | Hers| Ella)
President

Berkeley City College COVID Notice of Exposure 2-9-2022

Dear Berkeley City College Community,

I am writing to inform you that the Berkeley City College 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.

This person was last at the College on January 31, 2022. Per CDC and ACPHD guidelines, this individual will remain off campus for at least five days from the date of the positive test result and may return if they are no longer symptomatic. Also, this individual’s information will be forwarded to the appropriate channels for county reporting.

Those potentially interacting with this individual are being notified, and the area in question has since been cleaned and sanitized. A reminder that our custodial colleagues complete a cleaning of all active teaching and learning spaces as part of regular maintenance every night.

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. Per policy and the District email of August 5, 2021 those coming to campus must go through screening and then exercise the precautions when coming to campus.

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 that covers your nose and mouth 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 (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/index.html)

• 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 available through the four college campuses and the PCCD office.

We appreciate everyone continuing to do their best to support our students and colleagues.

In Community,

Dr. Angélica Garcia
President

Berkeley City College Campus Notice of COVID Exposure 2-15-2022

Dear Berkeley City College Community,

I am writing to inform you that over the weekend, Berkeley City College 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.

This person was last at the College on February 9, 2022. Per CDC and ACPHD guidelines, this individual will remain off campus for at least five days from the date of the positive test result and may return if they are no longer symptomatic. Also, this individual’s information will be forwarded to the appropriate channels for county reporting.

Those potentially interacting with this individual are being notified, and the area in question has since been cleaned and sanitized as of last night. A reminder that our custodial colleagues complete cleaning of all active teaching and learning spaces as part of regular maintenance every night.

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. Per policy and the District email of August 5, 2021 those coming to campus must go through screening and then exercise the precautions when coming to campus.

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 that covers your nose and mouth when coming to campus.

• Abide by state guidelines (https://covid19.ca.gov/safely-reopening/)

• 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 (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/index.html).

• 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 available through the four college campuses and the PCCD office.

We appreciate everyone continuing to do their best to support our students and colleagues.

In Community,

Dr. Angélica Garcia
President

Laney College COVID-19 Announcement (2022-02-15)

Dear Peralta Community,

I am writing to inform you that Laney College leadership was informed yesterday 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.

This person was last at the College on February 12 on the lower level of the B Building. The individual tested positive and informed a college employee on the same day, The next business day, the Director of Facilities and Campus Operations ensured the area was promptly cleaned and sanitized. Per CDC and ACPHD guidelines, this individual will remain off campus for five days from the date of the positive test result and then may return if they are no longer symptomatic. Also, this individual’s information will be forwarded to the County.

The health and well-being of our students and employees are of the utmost importance. If you develop flu or other symptoms including dry cough and fever, please contact your medical provider.

Laney College opened for Spring Semester Instruction on January 24 with roughly half of its offerings on campus. Per policy and the District email of August 5, those coming to campus must go through screening and then exercise the required precautions.

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 on campus.

• Abide by state guidelines (https://covid19.ca.gov/safer-economy/).

• Wash your hands often with soap and warm 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 Director Amy Marshall in Administrative Services at amarshall@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.

Sincerely,

Rudy Besikof
President
Laney College

Laney College COVID-19 Announcement

Dear Peralta Community,

I am writing to inform you that my office was informed today 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.

This person was last at the College on Monday, February 7 in the upper level of the G Building The individual informed a college employee being informed on the 9th – one day after testing positive - at which point the Director of Facilities and Campus Operations ensured the area was promptly cleaned and sanitized.  Per CDC and ACPHD guidelines, this individual will remain off campus for five days from the date of the positive test result and then may return if they are no longer symptomatic. Also, this individual’s information will be forwarded to the County.  

The health and well-being of our students and employees are of the utmost importance. If you develop flu or other symptoms including dry cough and fever, please contact your medical provider.

Laney College opened for Spring Semester Instruction on January 24 with roughly half of its offerings on campus. Per policy and the District email of August 5, those coming to campus must go through screening and then exercise the required precautions.

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 Director Amy Marshall in Administrative Services at amarshall@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.

Sincerely,

Rudy Besikof
President
Laney College