Dear Students, Thank you for continuing to participate in screening testing. All students are required to participate in initial Block 8 COVID-19 screening testing; you received an email notification on Sunday to take a COVID-19 test with eMed by the end of today, Monday, April 25. It is important to take your test with eMed, …
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Students: Screening Testing Resumes After Block Break
Dear Students, Thank you for continuing to participate in screening testing. Given the relatively low case numbers on campus and in the county, fully vaccinated students do not need to test this week. Students who are not fully vaccinated should continue testing twice weekly. All students are required to participate in Block 8 initial testing after block break; please look for …
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Students: Test Once this Week
Dear Students, Thank you for continuing to participate in our ongoing COVID-19 screening testing program. Screening testing helps to prevent large outbreaks by breaking chains of infection. Based on test results from weeks 1 and 2 of this block, frequency of testing has been adjusted for fully vaccinated students. All fully vaccinated students should test once …
Need to Know COVID Info for Spring Break
Dear Students, We want to thank you for cultivating a sense of community care through your flexibility and continued support for one another. Traveling during Spring Break? Wearing a well-fitting mask while you travel can help protect you and others. Learn about the latest requirements for wearing masks during travel. The CDC provides additional details about …
Temporary COVID-19 Policy Update
Dear CC Community, As we adapt to the new CDC guidance on masking, our COVID-19 response remains adjustable and responsive. Currently, we are experiencing an increase in COVID-19 cases on campus. In response to our current data, we will temporarily adjust our COVID-19 protocols:All students must participate in screening testing today, Thursday, March 3. Doing so will …
Masks Optional Starting Tomorrow
Dear CC Community, Beginning tomorrow, March 1, masks are optional on the CC campus. We are grateful that you have come together throughout the pandemic, to reduce the risk of COVID-19 spread, showing compassion for our campus community and community at large. As we adjust protocols based on public health data, please continue to express care …
Moving Toward Mask-Optional Policy
Dear CC Community, We are encouraged that COVID-19 transmission levels in the county and on campus continue to decline. At an incidence of 97 new cases per 100,000 per week and a positivity rate of 6%, El Paso County is still experiencing substantial transmission levels but is approaching lower risk levels. We see a similar trend among …
No Need for Second Screening Test This Week
Students, Thank you for participating in our ongoing COVID screening testing. Because the results of students’ Sunday/Monday screening testing showed lower positivity rates than previous weeks, there is no need for a second test this week.We will be in touch with additional information about screening testing needs later this week. Thank you for your partnership in …
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COVID Reminders to Start Block 6
The following message was shared directly with students earlier today, ahead of the start of Block 6. We are sharing this with you to keep you in the loop about current COVID protocols on campus. Key Points: Screening testing continues Updated isolation guidance If you’re feeling sick, stay home and get tested Plans for loosening …
COVID Reminders to Start Block 6
Key Points: Screening testing continues Updated isolation guidance If you’re feeling sick, stay home and get tested Plans for loosening the mask requirement Dear Students, As we head into Block 6, we are writing to share some updates based on the encouraging developments around declining COVID-19 infections in El Paso County and on campus. Protocols …
