The University is committed to providing students, faculty, and staff with a safe environment for the health of the CDU community.
As such, CDU follows the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LAC DPH) guidance to continue taking steps to reduce COVID-19 transmission on campus.
COVID-19 Vaccinations
An updated COVID-19 vaccine remains the best method to protect against the potentially serious outcomes of COVID-19 illnesses. Therefore, CDU strongly recommends that all students, faculty, and staff get an updated vaccination to protect against the potentially serious outcomes of COVID-19.
Communication and Notifications About Exposures
Screen yourself daily for symptoms before entering classes and other campus activities. Stay home if you have any new respiratory symptoms and test for COVID-19. Persons should immediately inform the CDU Nurse Officer at nurseofficer@cdrewu.edu about being positive for COVID-19 and being on campus while infectious.Those who are exposed will be notified and provided with instructions for close contacts per Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Prevention Non-Emergency Regulations. Outbreaks will be reported to DPH.
Persons with Symptoms of a Possible Respiratory Infection
People with symptoms of possible acute respiratory infection should wear a mask, stay home and away from others, and test for COVID-19. Those who test negative using an antigen test but continue having COVID-19 symptoms should continue to isolate and test again 48 hours later.
People with COVID-19 Who HAVE Symptoms
- Stay home and isolate from others while having symptoms and/or fever, as instructed below. If around others at home and in public, wear a well-fitting, high-quality respiratory mask.
- May leave isolation if fever-free for 24 hours without taking medicine that lowers fevers, such as medicine that contains acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or naproxen, AND either have no symptoms or symptoms are mild and improving. CDU requires that that persons test negative before leaving isolation. If leaving isolation before day 10, wear a well-fitting, high-quality respiratory mask around others for 10 days after symptoms began, or the date of initial positive test.
People with COVID-19 Who DO NOT HAVE Symptoms
- Must wear a well-fitting, high-quality mask in all settings when around others, for 10 days after first testing positive. Please send an email to nurseofficer@cdrewu.edu for additional instructions.
Remember, people with COVID-19, whether or not they have symptoms, may transmit the virus to others for up to 10 days.
Instructions for Confirmed COVID-19 Cases
To avoid the spread of infection, everyone with a COVID-19 infection needs to adhere to these instructions regardless of their vaccination status, history of previous infection, or lack of symptoms.
- Isolate (Stay Home) Stay home and away from others if symptomatic and/or with fever. While in isolation, follow the full isolation instructions to prevent spread to others. For additional information and frequently asked questions, visit ph.lacounty.gov/covidcommunity.
Those with symptoms who are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19 should speak with a healthcare provider as soon as they test positive to determine eligibility for COVID-19 treatments that work best if taken within 5-7 days from when symptoms start.
Ending isolation
- A person may end isolation if both of the following criteria are met*:
- Have not had a fever for 24 hours without taking medication that reduces fevers
- AND
- Other symptoms are not present or are mild and improving.
*It is strongly recommended that an individual test for COVID-19 before ending isolation and extend isolation until day 10 if they continue to test positive. Remaining in isolation can reduce the chance of unintentionally infecting another person with COVID.
- Tell close contacts
- Close contacts should be informed that they may be infected so that they are aware and can take appropriate next steps to protect themselves and others within their community. They should follow the instructions for close contacts available at: ph.lacounty.gov/covidcommunity.
Instructions for Close Contacts
As long as a close contact does not have symptoms, they do not need to stay away from others. They should take steps to lower the risk of spreading COVID-19 to others.
- Wear a well-fitting, high-quality respiratory mask indoors around others through Day 10
- This is especially important when near those at higher risk for severe COVID-19 disease.
- Test for COVID-19 within 3-5 days after last exposure
- • Testing within 3-5 days after the last known exposure to COVID-19 is recommended for all close contacts. Close contacts with symptoms should test as soon as possible after exposure. Testing after a known exposure is particularly important for persons who live with or who are at higher risk for severe illness. Early knowledge of infection status enables (a) earlier access to treatment options, if indicated (for those who may be at risk for severe illness), and (b) notification of close contacts who may also benefit by knowing if they are infected. If testing negative before Day 3, retest during the 3–5-day window following exposure, with at least 24 hours between the first and second test.
- If the test result is positive, stay home away from others and follow the isolation instructions for a confirmed COVID-19 case.
- Monitor health through Day 10
- If symptoms develop, stay home away from others and test right away.
- If the test result is positive, stay home away from others and follow the isolation instructions for a confirmed COVID-19 case.
For additional information and frequently asked questions, visit ph.lacounty.gov/covidcommunity.
Additional Public Health Measures
- Practice hand and cough hygiene by covering your cough and washing your hands frequently.
- Wipe frequently used surfaces between uses.
- Test Kits and Masks are available for those who need one. Students may pick up a test kit at the Student Center. Faculty and staff may ask their program director or pick one up at the Campus Safety/Information booth in the Cobb building lobby.
- Most at-home tests can be safely used past the date on the box. Check the FDA’s Authorized At-Home OTC COVID-19 Diagnostic Tests and Expiration Dates at diagnostic tests and expiration dates.
- The University supports those who wish to continue to mask, including those who are immunocompromised or otherwise concerned.
Flu Vaccination: CDU strongly recommends the current season flu vaccine to protect against influenza illness.
For more information, please refer to CDC Stay Up to Date with COVID-19 Vaccines. To report a case or exposure to Mpox or other emerging infectious diseases such as West Nile virus, or other vector-borne diseases please email us at nurseofficer@cdrwu.edu. Contact your healthcare provider for COVID-19 treatment.
Sincerely,
Delia Santana, PhD, CNS, MSN/MPH, CNS, RN
Chief Nursing Officer and Vice Provost of Clinical Affairs & Academic Services