Exposure Information For UCCS Community

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Exposure Information for UCCS Community

Guidance for Campus Community Members who have Tested Positive, had an Exposure, or are Experiencing Symptoms Related to COVID-19

Please do not come to campus if you have tested positive, had an exposure, or are experiencing the following symptoms:

  • Fever or chills    
  • New loss of taste or smell
  • Cough    
  • Sore throat
  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing    
  • Muscle or body aches
  • Vomiting or Diarrhea    
  • Congestion/runny nose
  • Headache     

This list does not include all possible symptoms. Visit the CDC website for up to date information. 

Faculty and Supervisors

Faculty Reporting Instructions for Classroom Settings

DO

  • Tell student not to come to campus, or to leave campus immediately 
  • Refer them to the UCCS Wellness Center AND their healthcare provider
  • In the case of a positive COVID-19 test result:
    • Contact the UCCS contact tracers to report the on campus COVID-19 positive case by emailing shanenbe@uccs.edu and bbaptist@uccs.edu
    • Contact tracers may reach out to you if they have further questions
    • Be prepared to provide a seating chart and attendance list, if possible, when asked by contact tracers 
  • Hold class as usual unless directed otherwise by contact tracers
  • Support the student by working with them to determine coverage for class / workload
  • Student may return to class as directed by contact tracers – YOU MAY NOT GET PROOF (doctor's note or negative COVID-19 test) to return to class nor should you ask for proof 

DO NOT

  • DO NOT ask the student to provide proof of COVID-19 positive test OR share this information any further (for example to the class / colleagues)
  • DO NOT ask who was in contact with said student as the contact tracers will do that  
  • DO NOT assume or suggest that the anyone needs to be tested or put into quarantine as the contact tracers will determine this based on multiple factors

 

Supervisor Reporting Instructions for Workplace Settings

DO

  • Tell employee not to come to campus, or to leave campus immediately 
  • In the case of a positive COVID-19 test result:
    • Contact the UCCS contact tracers to report the on-campus COVID-19 positive case by emailing shanenbe@uccs.edu and bbaptist@uccs.edu
    • Contact tracers may reach out to you if they have further questions
    • Be prepared to provide a staff list, if possible, when asked by contact tracers 
  • Continue department operations as usual unless directed otherwise by contact tracers
  • Support the employee by working with them to determine coverage
  • Employee may return to work as directed by contact tracers – YOU MAY NOT GET PROOF (doctor's note or negative COVID-19 test) to return to work nor should you ask for proof 

DO NOT

  • DO NOT ask the employee to provide proof of COVID-19 positive test OR share this information any further (for example to the department / colleagues)
  • DO NOT ask who was in contact with said employee  
  • DO NOT assume or suggest that the anyone needs to be tested or put into quarantine

 

Individuals with Exposure or Positive COVID-19 Test Results

Your Actions & What To Do

If you develop any COVID symptoms, stay at home until you can be tested. Ideal testing occurs 2-5 days after symptom onset.  

If You Test Positive for COVID-19: Everyone, regardless of vaccination status.

  • Isolate for at least 5 days
  • If you have no symptoms on day 5, you can leave your house/room, but need to wear a mask for the next 5 days.
  • If your symptoms are not resolved by day 5, you need to continue to isolate for a full 10 days  

If you have a fever, continue to stay home until you have been fever-free without the use of medicine for 24 hours.

QUARANTINE

If You Were Exposed to Someone with COVID-19:

If you:

Have been boosted

OR

Completed the primary series of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine within the last 5 months

OR

Completed the primary series of J&J vaccines within the last 2 months

  • Wear a mask around others for 10 days.
  • Test on day 5, if possible.

If you develop symptoms get a test and stay home until test results are received..

If you have tested positive for COVID in the past 90 days you do not need to quarantine.

If you:

Completed the primary series of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine over 5 months ago and are not boosted

OR

Completed the primary series of J&J over 2 months ago and are not boosted

OR

Are unvaccinated

  • Stay home for 5 days. After that continue to wear a mask around others for 5 additional days.
  • If you can’t quarantine you must wear a mask for 10 days.
  • Test on day 5 if possible.

If you develop symptoms, get a test and stay home until you receive your results.

 

Next Steps To Take

1.) Contact your Supervisor/Instructor to let them know you will not be coming to campus. 

2.) If you are a student, contact the Wellness Center at contrac@uccs.edu to notify them if you have tested positive or if you have been exposed to a positive case. 

3.) Employees with questions related to remote work or leave eligibility should visit the HR website or contact HR. 

4.) Stay home (Self-isolate) per guidance on isolation FAQ. Most people with COVID-19 have mild illness and can recover at home without medical care. Do not leave your home, except to get medical care. Do not visit public areas.

  • Take care of yourself. Get rest and stay hydrated. Take over-the-counter medicines as needed, such as acetaminophen, to help alleviate your symptoms.
  • Stay in touch with your medical provider. Call before you get medical care. Be sure to get care and/or call 911 if you have trouble breathing, or have any other emergency warning signs.
  • Avoid public transportation, ride-sharing, or taxis.

If you’d like to receive text messages with information about support available during isolation and/or quarantine, report your symptoms to the Colorado COVID Symptom Support tool. For additional information related to self-isolation visit the CDC Website.

Do I Need To Be Tested?

Anyone with symptoms should get tested ideally within 2-5 days of symptom onset, stay away from others and follow stay-at-home instructions. 

Active UCCS students can be tested at the UCCS Wellness Center through an appointment by calling 719-255-4444. The Wellness Center is currently offering telehealth visits and rapid and PCR testing for students experiencing COVID-like symptoms and for close contacts of positive cases.

The best time to get tested if you are in quarantine, but not experiencing symptoms, is five (5) days after exposure. Information regarding which sites offer symptomatic and/or asymptomatic testing can be found at the link above. 

The testing site will notify you of your results whether you test positive or negative.

For individuals who tested positive for COVID-19 but have no symptoms, you can be cleared to return to campus 5 days from the day you were tested as long as you do not develop symptoms on or after day 5, but you should continue to wear a mask around others for an additional 5 days. If you develop symptoms, you should complete the full 10 days of isolation.

For additional information related to a safe return to work, visit this CDC resource.


 

Do I need to quarantine due to a close Coronavirus exposure after being fully vaccinated or if I recently had COVID?

If You Were Exposed to Someone with COVID-19:

If you:

Have been boosted

OR

Completed the primary series of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine within the last 5 months

OR

Completed the primary series of J&J vaccines within the last 2 months

  • Wear a mask around others for 10 days.
  • Test on day 5, if possible.

If you develop symptoms get a test and stay home until you receive your test results.

If you have tested positive for COVID in the past 90 days you do not need to quarantine.

If you:

Completed the primary series of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine over 5 months ago and are not boosted

OR

Completed the primary series of J&J over 2 months ago and are not boosted

OR

Are unvaccinated

  • Stay home for 5 days. After that continue to wear a mask around others for 5 additional days.
  • If you can’t quarantine you must wear a mask for 10 days.
  • Test on day 5 if possible.

If you develop symptoms, get a test and stay home until you receive your results.

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding COVID-19