OC Spring 2022 COVID-19 Protocols | January 14, 2022 – Odessa College will start the spring semester as scheduled on Tuesday, January 18th. Face-to-face, hybrid and online courses will meet as planned. With positive COVID-19 cases on the rise in the region, access to campus learning and support services are subject to change. Please continue to take precautions to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, and if you are sick stay home. Get a STRONG and SMART start to Spring 2022 by following these RECOMMENDED CDC guidelines:
· Wear a mask
· Keep your social distance
· Wash your hands
· Sanitize your work and learning spaces
Employees and vendors who test positive for COVID-19 or present with new or worsening signs or symptoms associated with COVID-19 must contact HR, and may not be allowed to return to campus until:
· At least 3 days (72 hours) have passed since resolution of fever without the use of fever-reducing medications; and,
· The individual has improvement in respiratory symptoms (e.g., cough, shortness of breath); and,
· At least 5 days have passed since symptoms first appeared or the positive COVID-19 test was administered (provided you are willing to wear a mask for 5 days upon returning to campus); OR
· Presentation of negative COVID-19 test or note from medical professional clearing individual for return.
Employees who test for COVID-19 as a precaution and are NOT experiencing symptoms, may return to campus. Employees who test for COVID-19 and ARE experiencing symptoms must REMAIN HOME until test results are received and submitted to HR.
Students who test positive for COVID-19 or present with new or worsening signs or symptoms associated with COVID-19 must notify the Vice President of Student Services via email kmckay@odessa.edu, and may not be allowed to return to campus until:
· At least 3 days (72 hours) have passed since resolution of fever without the use of fever-reducing medications; and,
· The individual has improvement in respiratory symptoms (e.g., cough, shortness of breath); and,
· At least 5 days have passed since symptoms first appeared or the positive COVID-19 test was administered (provided you are willing to wear a mask for 5 days upon returning to campus); OR
· Presentation of negative COVID-19 test or note from medical professional clearing individual for return.
Student who test for COVID-19 as a precaution and are NOT experiencing symptoms, MAY return to campus. Students who test for COVID-19 and ARE experiencing symptoms must REMAIN HOME until test results are received and submitted to the Vice President of Student Services at kmckay@odessa.edu.
Please continue taking recommended precautions to protect yourself and others while on campus: avoid close contact with others; cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze; avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth; clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that may be contaminated; wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If you are not feeling well, or you would like to schedule a test for COVID-19, please contact our OC CARES partner Medical Center Health System at 432-640-2100 or mchoncall@echd.org. COVID-19 tests are available at discounted rates: $15 for students and $25 for employees. Free testing is available for those who qualify.