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