WSCC COVID-19 Response Fall 2022
WSCC is returning to near-normal operations for the Fall 2022 term. As has been our practice throughout the pandemic, we will continue to monitor local, state and national guidance and keep you informed of any and all changes that may impact the campus experience.
Need to Know
Masks
Masks are optional in all areas on campus.
Face coverings may still be required in limited areas where external entities or industry standards require them (health programs).
Individual Reporting
Reporting of positive cases/illness is NOT required.
Students are still expected to notify faculty if they will be out due to illness.
Expected Personal Responsibility
If you are sick, stay home.
Follow appropriate COVID-19 protocols.
Isolate in the event of a positive COVID-19 test.
Notify individuals that may have been exposed.
Mask if you have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.
Capacity
Classrooms and labs are at 100% capacity.
Health & Hygiene
All individuals should continue to practice healthy hygiene habits to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
What To Do If You...
Follow the below protocols and visit the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Contain COVID website for more information.
Individual reporting of positive COVID cases is no longer required. Students and employees are still expected to report absences to instructors or supervisors if out due to illness.
Any individual who tests positive for COVID-19 and/or displays COVID-19 symptoms (without an alternate diagnosis or negative COVID-19 test) regardless of vaccination status should*:
· Notify others you were around. Prioritize notification of individuals who are personal/household contacts and high-risk individuals.
· Isolate at home for 5 days (day 0 is the day symptoms began or test was positive); AND
· If symptoms have improved or no symptoms developed, may leave isolation after day 5 and wear a well-fitted mask for 5 more days (ending after day 10).
*In accordance with Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Post-Surge Recovery Phase.
Regardless of vaccination status, exposer to Personal/household contacts include individuals who share living spaces, including bedrooms, bathrooms, living room and kitchens. with COVID-19.
· Wear a mask around others for 10 days after exposure*.
· Avoid unmasked activities or activities with higher risk individuals.
· Monitor symptoms for 10 days.
· Test 3-7 days after exposure or if symptoms develop.
· Monitor symptoms for 10 days.
· Test 3-7 days after exposure or if symptoms develop.
· Consider wearing a mask around others for 10 days after exposure; at a minimum, mask in settings with higher risk of exposing vulnerable individuals**.
If YES your are experiencing the following symptoms.
• Fever or chills
• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Fatigue
• Muscle or body aches
• Headache
• New loss of taste/smell
• Sore throat
• Congestion or runny nose
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea
Stay home, get tested, and follow the advice of a healthcare provider. Although the risk that up-to-date vaccinated people could become infected with COVID-19 is low, any vaccinated person who experiences symptoms consistent with COVID-19 should isolate themselves from others, get tested, and follow the advice of a healthcare provider.
You can remain on campus.
*If a mask cannot be worn, individual should home quarantine for 10 days.
**Activities with immunocompromised or other high-risk individuals, social/recreational activities in congregate settings.
Additional Information
- CDC Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) resource page.
- The World Health Organization (WHO) also has resources on the Coronavirus (COVID-19). U.S. State Department Travel Advisories. U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC): Travel Health Notices inform travelers and clinicians about current health issues that impact travelers’ health, like disease outbreaks, special events or gatherings, and natural disasters, in specific international destinations. Click here to learn more.
- For up-to-date information on coronavirus from the Michigan Department of Public Health, please visit this link.
The following are CDC guidelines.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after using the restroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
- Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Please note, that WSCC has alcohol-based sanitizer dispensers located throughout our buildings.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- If you are sick, please stay home and avoid contact with others. If you need to stay home sick, please contact your professors and let them know if possible.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or upper sleeve when coughing or sneezing.
| Date Reported | Person | Date(s) of Potential Exposure | Campus/Location | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/26/2021 | Student | 04/21/2021 04/23/2021 | Arts and Sciences Center; Administrative and Conference Building | Risk of exposure is low; Health Department will contact any individuals at risk. |
| 04/16/2021 | Employee | 04/12/2021 | Tech Center Building | Risk of exposure is low; Health Department will contact any individuals at risk. |
| 04/16/2021 | CTE Student | 04/15/2021 | CTE Classroom | Risk of exposure is low; Health Department will contact any individuals at risk. |
| 04/15/2021 | Student | 04/06/2021 | Arts and Sciences Building | Risk of exposure is low; Health Department will contact any individuals at risk. |
| 04/12/2021 | Student | None | Online | No risk of exposure |
| 04/07/2021 | CTE Student | 04/06/2021 | CTE Classroom | Risk of exposure is low; Health Department will contact any individuals at risk. |
| 04/08/2021 | Employee | N/A not on campus after exposure | N/A not on campus after exposure | No risk |
| 04/06/2021 | Employee | 03/31/2021 | Administrative and Conference Building | Risk of exposure is low; Health Department will contact any individuals at risk. |
| 04/06/2021 | Student | N/A not on campus due to spring break | N/A not on campus due to spring break | No risk of exposure |
| 04/05/2021 | Student | 03/29/2021 | N/A not on campus due to spring break | No risk of exposure |
| 04/02/2021 | Student | 03/24/2021 | Arts and Sciences Building Room 126 | Risk of exposure is low; Health Department will contact any individuals at risk. |
| 03/22/2021 | Student | 03/15/2021 | Arts and Sciences Room 102 | Risk of exposure is low; Health Department will contact any individuals at risk. |
| 03/04/2021 | Student | 03/03/2021 | Tech Center Building | Risk of exposure is low; Health Department will contact any individuals at risk. |
| 02/12/2021 | Student | None | N/A online only | No risk of exposure |
| 02/09/2021 | Employee | 02/08/2021 | Schoenherr Campus Center Room 233 | Risk of exposure is low; Health Department will contact any individuals at risk. |
| 02/04/2021 | Student | Student Did Not Attend Class | N/A | No risk of exposure |
| 02/03/2021 | Student | 01/28 and 01/29 | Arts & Sciences Building Room 139 | Risk of exposure is low; Health Department will contact any individuals at risk. |
| 02/01/2021 | Student | 01/28/2021 | Arts & Sciences Building Room 139, Schoenherr Campus Center | Risk of exposure is low; Health Department will contact any individuals at risk. |
| 01/31/2021 | Student | 1/29/2021 | Reimer Regional Public Safety Training Center | Risk of exposure is low; Health Department will contact any individuals at risk. |
| 01/11/2021 | CTE Student | 01/08/2021 | CTE Classroom | Risk of exposure is low; Health Department will contact any individuals at risk. |
| 12/19/2020 | Employee | None | Recreation Center | No risk |
| 12/12/2020 | Employee | 12/10/2020 | Recreation Center | Risk of exposure is low; Health Department will contact any individuals at risk. |
| 12/09/2020 | Student | None - Online | Online | No risk of exposure |
| 12/08/2020 | Student | None | Not on campus | No risk of exposure |
| 12/07/2020 | Student | None | Online | No risk of exposure |
| 12/07/2020 | Student | None | Online | No risk of exposure |
| 12/07/2020 | Student | None | Online | No risk of exposure |
| 12/07/2020 | Student | None | Online | No risk of exposure |
| 12/04/2020 | Student | None | Online | No risk of exposure |
| 12/02/2020 | Student | 12/01/2020 | Room 102 Tech Center | Risk of exposure is low; Health Department will contact any individuals at risk |
| 11/30/2020 | Student | None - college closed for Thanksgiving holiday | None - college closed for Thanksgiving holiday | No risk of exposure |
| 11/30/2020 | Student | None - college closed for Thanksgiving holiday | None - college closed for Thanksgiving holiday | No risk of exposure |
| 11/30/2020 | Employee | None - college closed for Thanksgiving holiday | None - college closed for Thanksgiving holiday | No risk of exposure |
| 11/18/2020 | CTE | 11/10/2020 | Room 423E/423D Recreation Center | Risk of exposure is low; Health Department will contact any individuals at risk. |
| 11/18/2020 | Student | None | Online | No risk of exposure |
| 11/18/2020 | Employee | 11/09/2020 | Room 119, Reimer Regional Public Safety Training Center | Risk of exposure is low; Health Department will contact any individuals at risk. |
| 11/16/2020 | Employee | 11/10/2020 | Administrative and Conference Building | Risk of exposure is low; Health Department will contact any individuals at risk. |
| 11/15/2020 | Student | 11/10 & 11/11/2020 | 128 Arts & Sciences Center; 146/148 Tech Center | Risk of exposure is low; Health Department will contact any individuals at risk. |
| 11/15/2020 | Student | None | Online | No risk of exposure |
| 11/13/2020 | Student | 11/10/2020 | Room 106 Tech Center | Risk of exposure is low; Health Department will contact any individuals at risk. |
| 11/11/2020 | Student | None - student was not on campus after known exposure | None | No risk of exposure |
| 11/11/2020 | Student | None - student was not on campus after known exposure | None | No risk of exposure |
| 11/09/2020 | Employee | 10/26/2020 | Room 714 Schoenherr Campus Center | Risk of exposure is low; Health Department will contact any individuals at risk. |
| 11/04/2020 | Employee | None - Employee is completely off campus | None | No risk of exposure |
| 11/04/2020 | Employee | 10/26/2020 | Room 112 Tech Center | Risk of exposure is low; Health Department will contact any individuals at risk |
| 11/01/2020 | CTE | 10/28/2020 | Room 423E/423D Rec Center | Risk of exposure is low; Health Department will contact any individuals at risk |
| 11/01/2020 | CTE | 10/28/2020 | Room 126 Tech Center | Risk of exposure is low; Health Department will contact any individuals at risk |
| 10/26/2020 | Student | 10/19/2020 | Room 128 Arts & Sciences Center | Risk of exposure is low; Health Department will contact any individuals at risk |
| 10/26/2020 | Student | 10/19/2020, 10/21/2020, 10/23/2020 | Room 139 & 101 Arts & Sciences Center | Risk of exposure is low; Health Department will contact any individuals at risk |
| 10/13/2020 | Student | 10/12/2020 | Room 123 Tech Center | Risk of exposure is low; Health Department will contact any individuals at risk |
| 10/8/2020 | CTE | 10/2/2020 | Room 132 Tech Center | Risk of exposure is low; Health Department will contact any individuals at risk |
| 9/16/2020 | Student | None | Online | Minimal; student is strictly online |
| 9/14/2020 | CTE | 09/11/2020 | CTE Tech Center | Risk of exposure was low; Health Department contacted & quarantined additional CTE students |
| 7/2/2020 | Student | None | Riemer Regional Public Safety Training Center | Minimal; student completed the coursework prior to testing positive |
| *probable positive case, defined by District Health Department #10- as someone with COVID-19 symptoms who was exposed to a positive case but has not been tested. | ||||