Here are the COVID-19-related updates for the week of Feb. 14:

All known CC student cases, regardless of whether exposure occurred at CC, appear on the CC COVID-19 dashboard.   
Reduce COVID spread during block break.
How does CC determine mask protocols?
New meal pickup location for students in isolation.
Vaccine clinic Saturday.

Block Break Reminders

Risk mitigation protocols don’t take block break. Remember to continue to prioritize outdoor activities and limit any time indoors unmasked. Do NOT travel if you have symptoms or are not feeling well to prevent spreading COVID to others. Students: You should test today and again on Thursday or Friday. And, all students will be required to take a COVID test the Sunday or Monday after the block break. Check your email for details.

What to Do if You Have COVID-19 Symptoms

If you have symptoms of COVID-19, please stay home. Students should contact the  Student Health Center  at (719) 389-6384 to make an appointment with a provider who will determine what tests and treatment are appropriate. There will be no co-pay. If necessary, you should make an appointment for COVID-19 testing at the SHC (location and hours here). They can also help you with a range of other tests and treatment to help you recover as quickly as possible. Employees should contact their healthcare provider to determine what tests and treatment are appropriate. They should also contact their supervisor. 

Do N95/KN95 Masks Reduce Risk of COVID Infection?

Yes. Consistent use of a face mask or respirator in indoor public settings was associated with lower odds of a positive COVID-19 test result. Use of N95/KN95 masks with higher filtration capacity was associated with the most protection, compared with no mask use. In addition to being up to date with recommended COVID-19 vaccinations, consistently wearing a comfortable, well-fitting face mask in indoor public settings protects against COVID-19 infection.

What’s Guiding CC’s Mask Protocols?

The COVID-19 Policy and Implementation Committee is constantly evaluating data to make decisions about the college’s masking protocols. CC follows CDC guidance to mask indoors when county transmission levels are substantial or high. While transmission levels in the county are still high, we are cautiously optimistic that they may return to lower levels in the not-so-distant future. We also use transmission levels within the campus community to make decisions. High levels of participation in screening testing will help us lower campus transmission and get to where masking can be optional again for vaccinated people sooner. We suggest you check transmission levels on the CDC website to inform your masking practices when you are out and about.

CHANGES: Meal Pick-up for Students in Isolation

Food pick-up for students in isolation will move to The Preserve during off-peak hours beginning this Thursday, Feb. 17. Hours during block break are Thurs.-Sun., 2-5 p.m. Starting with Block 6, normal hours are 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Students can come to the west doors of The Preserve, where someone will take their order. Students in isolation should always wear their N95 masks when leaving their isolation space.

Vaccine Clinic Feb. 18

On Friday, Feb. 18, Manitou Springs hosts a walk-up vaccine clinic at City Hall (606 Manitou Avenue) from noon-6 p.m. The pediatric Pfizer vaccine, the regular Pfizer vaccine, and the Moderna vaccine will be available. Anyone aged 5+ can receive their COVID-19 vaccine at this clinic and anyone over 18 can receive their booster. No health insurance, ID, or appointment is required. Sign up in advance and save time waiting in line, please use this link.

Improve Your Home’s Ventilation—With Help from 1970 CC Grad!

Learn about the key role that ventilation of homes can play in mitigating Coronavirus transmission. Information about effective, low-cost, and award-winning DIY air cleaners, co-invented by CC alumnus Jim Rosenthal ’70, can be found here.

Students in Dance Workshop perform their comeback show “Have Mercy” after a year-long hiatus due to the pandemic. Photo by John Le ’24

Check the Updated CC COVID Data Dashboard 

The  CC COVID-19 dashboard  shows all known CC student cases. It provides quick access to COVID-19 metrics on campus, including daily and weekly COVID-19 testing numbers and positive test results. For questions regarding this dashboard, please contact  Ben Moffitt  in the Office of Institutional Planning and Effectiveness.   The El Paso County COVID-19 dashboard is available here.

To easily access all things COVID, details of our COVID-19 response are broken down into categories here: Health; Mitigation and Campus Protocols; Testing and Quarantine; and When Off Campus. You will also find answers to frequently asked questions, as well as a listing of all campus messages. If you have additional concerns about COVID-19 or our campus response, direct them to:  covid19@coloradocollege.edu. Remember, there are numerous resources on campus for support and assistance, including the  Counseling Center,  the Chaplain’s Office,  Employee Assistance Plan, the  Butler Center, the  Advising Hub, and the  Wellness Resource Center. 

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