What You Need to Know, When You Need to Know It

We’re Remaining Open for In-Person Learning
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While infection rates have recently increased in our surrounding region, Stony Brook’s seven-day average positivity rate of 0.5 percent is well below Suffolk County’s, which stands at 4.3 percent (as of 2/22/21).
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Thanks in large part to the diligence of our community and efforts of our experts, our estimates indicate that we have consistently maintained a running average positivity rate well below that of our neighboring regions throughout the pandemic.
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We anticipated an increase in positive cases as students returned to campus from winter break. That’s why we ramped up our mandatory and frequent testing of resident students to twice a week (two times the New York State requirement), with commuter students, faculty and staff testing once per week.
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We have ample contact tracing, quarantine and isolation space to address positive student cases and identify potential exposures promptly and effectively. These protocols allow us to respond to positive cases quickly, limiting the spread of the virus.
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Cases should continue to fall if we all act safely and responsibly to protect ourselves and each other.
Return to Work Reminders for West Campus Employees
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Employees who have been working fully remote from campus must have conducted a daily health self-screening using the CampusClear app for 14 consecutive days before returning to campus.
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Once back to campus, this daily screening should continue on the days you work on campus (not the days you may work remotely).
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All employees on campus are required to participate in weekly mandatory surveillance COVID-19 testing. This pooled saliva testing is free and is available in several locations. Appointment times and locations can be selected through the Testing Scheduler.
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As per the COVID-19 Pandemic Health and Safety Policy, face coverings must be worn at all times in all buildings and when using campus transit.
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Social distancing requires that employees remain six feet apart from one another. The Returning Remote Workers to Campus document outlines different physical separation and social distancing measures to help ensure employees’ safe return.
Expanded Pooled Testing
Start the Semester Right and Keep Us Going Strong by …
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Washing your hands or using sanitizer when soap and water aren’t available.
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Maintaing a physical distance of at least six feet from other people.
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Wearing a mask at all times, including in classrooms, conference rooms and other spaces, even when six feet social distancing exists.
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Covering coughs and sneezes and avoiding touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
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Cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces in your workplace every day.
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Not using other people’s phones, desks, offices, tools and equipment.
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Staying home if you’re sick
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Avoiding large gatherings.
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