STUDENTS
Symptom Monitoring
Even if vaccinated, no member of the Catawba community should attend work or class, or otherwise be present on campus, when sick or exhibiting COVID symptoms.
If a student experiences any symptoms, he/she is to remain home or in his/her residence hall. To initiate the College’s contact tracing and cleaning protocols, a student who tests positive for COVID-19 or begins experiencing symptoms, or his/her representative, shall complete the Student Self-Reporting Form. Catawba will maintain the confidentiality of this information to the extent required by law. Catawba will require isolation or quarantine of students with confirmed, presumed, or suspected cases of COVID-19 in accordance with federal, state, and local health guidelines, which may occur on or off campus as required by Catawba.
WHO TO CONTACT IF SICK
- Students should contact their primary care provider or the Proctor Student Health Center at 704-637-4404.
- If the Health Center is closed, students should contact their primary care provider’s after-hours number. They may also contact their RA, who will contact the Dean on call.
- If students need immediate assistance, contact Public Safety at 704-637-4000.
FACULTY & STAFF
Symptom Monitoring
Even if vaccinated, no member of the Catawba community should attend work or class, or otherwise be present on campus, when sick or exhibiting COVID symptoms.
If an employee experiences any symptoms, he/she is to remain home. To initiate the College’s contact tracing and cleaning protocols, a student who tests positive for COVID-19 or begins experiencing symptoms, or his/her representative, shall complete the Employee Self-Reporting Form. Catawba will maintain the confidentiality of this information to the extent required by law. Catawba will require isolation or quarantine of employees with confirmed, presumed, or suspected cases of COVID-19 in accordance with federal, state, and local health guidelines, which may occur on or off campus as required by Catawba.
Employees who have symptoms (i.e., fever, cough, or shortness of breath) should notify their supervisor, contact their healthcare provider, and utilize leave to stay home.
Employees with confirmed cases of COVID-19 and symptoms should follow CDC-recommended steps, should use leave, and are not allowed on campus until the criteria to discontinue home isolation are met, in consultation with healthcare providers and state and local health departments. To initiate the College’s contact tracing and cleaning protocols, an employee who tests positive for COVID-19, or his/her representative, shall notify the College Human Resources Office as soon as possible after receipt of the positive test results. Catawba will maintain the confidentiality of this information to the extent required by law.
