Given what we currently know about COVID-19 and the omicron variant, and based on the guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), and others, our existing return-to-school/work recommendation for ZSOM is following Northwell Health guidance (updated 12.29.21). Importantly, this update is motivated by science demonstrating that the majority of COVID-19 transmission occurs early in the course of illness, generally in the 1 to 2 days prior to symptom onset, and in the 2 to 3 days after
What to do if you TEST POSITIVE for COVID-19:
Everyone, regardless of vaccination status or whether or not you have symptoms of COVID-19 |
After 5 days, if you are
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Exceptions to above guidelines for individuals who test positive for COVID 19:
This new guidance includes two exceptions: (1) People who are immunocompromised should remain on isolation and consult with Hofstra’s Health and Wellness Center, EHS, or HR on their return date, and (2) unvaccinated individuals with an approved exemption or partially-vaccinated individuals should also remain on isolation and consult with Hofstra’s Health and Wellness Center, EHS, or HR on their return date.
What to do if you have SYMPTOMS of COVID-19:
Everyone, regardless of vaccination status. |
All students:
Faculty and staff:
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What to do if you were EXPOSED to someone with COVID-19:
An “exposure” or “direct contact” in a community setting is when you are within 6 feet of someone who has confirmed or suspected COVID-19 for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more within a 24-hour period.
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If you develop symptoms stay home and get tested |
Have been boosted |
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Completed the primary series of Pfizer WITHIN the last 5 months or Moderna vaccine WITHIN the last 5 months |
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Completed the primary series of J&J vaccine WITHIN the last 2 months |
If you: |
If you develop symptoms stay home and get tested |
Completed the primary series of Pfizer OVER 5 months ago or Moderna vaccine OVER 6 months ago and are NOT boosted |
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Completed the primary series of J&J OVER 2 months ago and are NOT boosted |
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Are unvaccinated |
*Procedure masks, surgical masks, KN95 masks, and N95 masks are all acceptable. The sole use of cloth masks is no longer permitted.
LAST UPDATED COVID CHARTS: 03/16/2022
Testing:
For MS 1s and MS 2s: Hofstra University’s Student Health and Counseling Center (SHACC) offers PCR testing for students on an appointment-only basis. Please call 516-463-6745 to schedule an appointment.
For MS 3s and MS 4s: Northwell Health’s Employee Health Services offers PCR testing for students on an appointment-only basis. Please call 718-470-7516 to schedule an appointment.
Hofstra/ZSOM is currently not offering testing for employees. Please check the NYS COVID-19 website for testing locations.
Additional Resources:
CDC COVID-19 website
CDC symptom checker
CDC travel guidance