Platt College

COVID-19 Resources

Campus Plan (Updated May 15, 2023)

Platt College has an obligation to ensure a safe campus environment for all physically present on campus during the pandemic. The information provided on this page outlines expectations when on campus.

Recommendations for ending isolation with mild SARS-COV-2 infection:

  • Isolation can be discontinued at least 5 days after symptom onset (day 0 is the day symptoms appeared, and day 1 is the next full day thereafter) if fever has resolved for at least 24 hours (without taking fever-reducing medications) and other symptoms are improving.
  • Loss of taste and smell may persist for weeks or months after recovery and need not delay the end of isolation​.
  • A high-quality mask should be worn around others at home and in public through day 10. A test-based strategy may be used to remove a mask sooner.
  • If symptoms recur or worsen, the isolation period should restart at day 0.

Update: May 15, 2023

CDC UPdates (July 1)

Face coverings are optional indoors on campus regardless of vaccination status.

Distancing

Six foot social distancing is no longer required on campus, as supported by high vaccination rates among employees and students, favorable public health indicators and/or mandates.

Food/Drink on campus

The student and employee lounges are open for usage. You may use refrigerators on campus, but may not return food, drinks, or lunch bags to the refrigerator once opened. Covered beverage containers are encouraged.

Appointments on campus

Faculty and staff are back on campus to service students in person.

Visitors on campus

Visitors are allowed on campus, but the same protocols exist as for students and employees.

cleaning protocols

We ask that students and employees continue to wipe down areas of usage (i.e. student desks) after each use. Antibacterial wipes will be provided.

Quarantine guidelines

The updated guidance from the CDC website (5-11-23) should guide your decisions:

  • People who are infected but asymptomatic or people with mild COVID-19 should isolate through at least day 5 (day 0 is the day symptoms appeared or the date the specimen was collected for the positive test for people who are asymptomatic). They should wear a mask through day 10. A test-based strategy may be used to remove a mask sooner.
  • People with moderate or severe COVID-19 should isolate through at least day 10. Those with severe COVID-19 may remain infectious beyond 10 days and may need to extend isolation for up to 20 days.
  • People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised should isolate through at least day 20. Use of serial testing and consultation with an infectious disease specialist is recommended in these patients prior to ending isolation.

Recommendations for ending isolation with mild SARS-COV-2 infection:

  • Isolation can be discontinued at least 5 days after symptom onset (day 0 is the day symptoms appeared, and day 1 is the next full day thereafter) if fever has resolved for at least 24 hours (without taking fever-reducing medications) and other symptoms are improving.
  • Loss of taste and smell may persist for weeks or months after recovery and need not delay the end of isolation​.
  • A high-quality mask should be worn around others at home and in public through day 10. A test-based strategy may be used to remove a mask sooner.
  • If symptoms recur or worsen, the isolation period should restart at day 0.
Vaccination requirements

The College's vaccination requirement is listed in Policy 02:27:00 COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements