COVID-19

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NOCCCD has provided the information below in regard to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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If you have a question not addressed in this material, please send your question to Human Resources.

As of January 1, 2023, NOCCCD has concluded its vaccination mandate. Proof of vaccination and/or exemptions are no longer required for NOCCCD employees or students. COVID-19 vaccines and boosters are still strongly recommended for all those eligible.

Rapid self-tests are available for employees and students who believe they have contracted COVID-19.

Rapid Antigen Test Pickup Information
CampusLocationHours
Cypress CollegeStudent Health & Wellness Center Building #17, in Parking Lot #4Monday- Thursday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m 

If you have questions or concerns about testing or COVID-19 notification, please email Debbie Marriott-Simes.
Fullerton CollegeHealth Center Building 1204 (outdoor canopy)Monday- Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Rapid Antigen Tests can also be picked up from Campus Safety. They are open 24/7.

If you have questions or concerns about testing or COVID-19 notification, please email Sara Hass.
NOCEEast Parking Lot Portable 201-PMonday-Thursday: 8 a.m.- 7 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Rapid Antigen Tests can also be picked up from Campus Safety. Please call 714-808-4911 to coordinate pickup date/time.

If you have questions or concerns about testing or COVID-19 notification, please email Neshia Jenkins.

 

Health and Safety Protocols

Face Coverings

Face coverings for employees and students at NOCCCD sites are greatly encouraged but not mandated at this time. To the extent such supplies are available, the District/Campus will provide a face covering upon request. Employees who request N95 masks must view the following training video, review the Information on use of N95 respirator masks, and submit the Employee N95/KN95 Acknowledgement Form to the campus coordinators responsible for disbursement. 

View Related Files section below to view N95 mask information.

Cal/OSHA Training video on the use of N95 respirators.

Positive Case Protocols for Employees and Students

NOCCCD remains committed to protecting the health and wellbeing of students, faculty, staff, administrators, and the community it serves. As part of our ongoing efforts to ensure health and safety at the campuses, and to comply with California Department of Public Health requirements, all District employees and students are required to immediately report any COVID-19 symptoms or positive test result using the COVID-19 Questionnaire forms.

For the safety of the District/Campus community, any employee who has either been diagnosed with a positive COVID-19 test and/or has any symptoms of COVID-19 must immediately take the following steps:

For Employees

Employees must notify their immediate management supervisor immediately if Employee has been diagnosed with COVID-19 virus and complete and submit the Employee COVID-19 Questionnaire located on myGateway..

For Students

Students must notify their Instructor if they have been diagnosed with COVID-19 virus. They must complete and submit the Student COVID-19 Questionnaire located on myGateway. Note: A COVID-19 liaison may complete this Questionnaire for the student in a confidential manner, if necessary. The student may be contacted if more information is needed.

View Related Files section below for instructions to navigate questionnaires. 

Important Information COVID-19

Close Contact is defined as:

  • Someone sharing the same airspace within less than six feet from others (e.g., home, clinic waiting room, airplane, etc.) for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period (for example, three individual 5-minute exposures for a total of 15 minutes) during an infected person's (laboratory-confirmed or a clinical diagnosis) infectious period.

Infectious Period is defined as:

  • For symptomatic infected persons, 2 days before the infected person had any symptoms through Day 10 after symptoms first appeared
  • For asymptomatic infected persons, 2 days before the positive specimen collection date through Day 10 after positive specimen collection date

COVID-19 Exposure

  • If it is determined that on-campus exposure may have occurred, a notification will be sent by the immediate management supervisor or campus Liaison to any on-site employees who meet the exposure criteria as indicated on the Employee/Student COVID-19 Questionnaire.
  • A well-fitting face covering is highly recommended for employees or students who have not tested positive for or experiencing symptoms but believe they may have been exposed to COVID-19.

Return to Work/School/In-Person Activity Guidance

  • Employees and Students may return to in person activities on Day 6 after onset of symptoms so long as they have been fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medication and symptoms are showing signs of improvement.  If no symptoms are present but the person has tested positive for COVID they may return on day six after their positive test date. . Employees and Students must continue to practice good hygiene and wear a well-fitting face covering through Day 10. If symptoms persist after Day 10, employees and students are strongly recommended to continue to wear a well-fitting face covering for the safety of those around them.