The following resources are intended to help California Institutions of Higher Education (IHE) continue safe, successful, and full in-person instruction.
Vaccinations are a safe and effective way of preventing COVID-19 disease, especially severe illness and death, and are the most important tools for keeping campus communities safe. All eligible students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to stay up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccinations and follow the most recent CDC vaccination recommendations.
IHE administrators should continue to take health equity considerations into account for vulnerable populations to promote fair access to healthcare resources.ā
Below are some additional resources for IHE:
In addition to updated isolation guidance for people who test positive for COVID-19, see isolation guidance Q&As, and obtain further guidancāe on the CDCsā Stay Home When You Are Sick webpage.
For testing recommendations, see CDPH testing guidance. Testing is another approach to COVID-19 prevention as early detection may further mitigate the risk of COVID-19 transmission. ā
Persons who test positive for COVID-19 and have symptoms, should call a healthcare provider or urgent care center right away about treatment. COVID-19 treatments must be taken within 5-7 days of the start of symptoms. Learn more at COVID-19 Treatment or call the statewide COVID-19 hotline at 1-833-422-4255. ā
The CDPH Interim Guidance for Ventilation, Filtration, and Air Quality in Indoor Environments provides resources for reducing the spread of COVID-19 in indoor settings. ā
The California Community College Athletic Association site and the National Collegiate Athletics Association provides information, recommendations, and requirements for student athletes in fall, winter, and spring sports practice and competition, including for the prevention, mitigation, and treatment of COVID-19 for student athletes.
Review the current Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Prevention Non-Emergency Regulations and Cal/OSHA FAQs for current requirements for covered employers. ā
Information and requirements in the event of outbreaks can be found on the Cal/OSHA website, in addition to any relevant employee testing and reporting requirements. For more considerations and an explanation of the regulations, see the FAQs on Outbreaks.
CDPH's Responding to COVID-19 at the Workplace Guidance also provides specific definitions on what constitutes an outbreak and all required reporting requirements. ā
See CDC's recommendations for details on safe travel. ā
Find additional resources on the CDPH Post COVID-19 Conditions page.āāā
Originally published on July 15, 2021ā