U.S. flag An official website of the United States government.
Official websites use .gov

A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS

A lock ( ) or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

i
i
Up-to-date Information: Up-to-Date Info : To find the latest CDC information on this topic go to: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

Interim guidance for case investigation and contact tracing in institutions of higher education (IHEs)

Supporting Files Public Domain
File Language:
English


Details

  • Corporate Authors:
    National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (U.S.). Division of Viral Diseases.
  • Description:
    Updated Sept. 30, 2020

    To promote safe and healthy learning environments in Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs), IHE administrators can work together with health departments to reduce the risk of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). IHE administrators play an important role by taking steps to slow the spread of disease to prevent outbreaks, and protect students, staff, and faculty. Regardless of the level of community transmission, IHEs should be prepared for COVID-19 outbreaks in their communities that may introduce infection to the IHE, identification of cases among students, staff, and faculty, and potential exposure(s) to COVID-19 that may occur at IHE facilities or events.

    Interim Guidance for Administrators of U.S. Institutions of Higher Education provides guidance to assist IHE administrators in planning a comprehensive response. Many IHEs are adopting approaches to reduce the risk of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, transmission on campus. These approaches include increased social distancing in classrooms and dining halls, requirements for face masks, reducing density of on-campus housing, and various testing strategies. However, off-campus community settings including apartments, bars and restaurants, and community spaces related to campus (e.g., communities of faith, Greek organizations, athletic events, other mass gatherings) can also pose a risk for SARS-CoV-2 transmission. These off-campus settings should also be considered in case investigation and contract tracing efforts.

  • Content Notes:
    Overview -- Background -- Federal, state, and local legal considerations -- Roles and responsibilities -- Ways IHEs can prepare -- When a COVID-19 case is suspected or confirmed -- Assisting the health department with contact tracing -- IHEs can be an excellent resource -- References.
  • Subjects:
  • Document Type:
    Webpage
  • Place as Subject:
    United States
  • Collection(s):
  • Main Document Checksum:
    urn:sha256:5af71705b89b7a1f531e796501ea0d54337fd2c9b91cd0dfddae9c2e21705a2a
  • Download URL:
  • File Type:
    Filetype[PDF - 220.65 KB ]

Supporting Files

PREVIOUS
File Language:
English
ON THIS PAGE
Details Supporting Files
CDC STACKS serves as an archival repository of CDC-published products including scientific findings, journal articles, guidelines, recommendations, or other public health information authored or co-authored by CDC or funded partners.

As a repository, CDC STACKS retains documents in their original published format to ensure public access to scientific information.
BACK TO TOP