1. Wear a high quality, well-fitted mask as soon as you find out you were exposed.  Start counting from Day 1 (first full day after exposure).  Continue for 10 days.
   
   
2. Get tested at least 5 full days after your last exposure.
   
   
3. If you test Negative, continue taking precautions (masking) through Day 10.
   
   
4. If you test positive or start showing symptoms of COVID-19 at any time, isolate immediately.  The clock restarts at Day 0 on the day of symptom onset.  You may return to campus after 5 full days from symptom onset and you are fever-free for 24 hours (without the use of fever-reducing medication).
   
   
5. If positive, tell the people you had recent close contact with that they may have been exposed.

A significant change in the guidelines is:

If I’m EXPOSED (home or work) and I’m NOT FULLY VACCINATED, I DO NOT need to quarantine UNLESS I start showing COVID-like SYMPTOMS or test POSITIVE for COVID-19.

The JCC Safety Team will continue to track and communicate positive COVID-19 cases.

Reporting Requirements

 Students 

1. Initial notification is presented to Instructor.
   
   
2. Instructor sends the Student COVID-19 Checklist link to student.
   
   
3. Completed checklist shared with Instructor
   
   
4. Instructor refers student to CDC for recommendations based on their situation: 
   https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/quarantine-isolation.html#anchor_1641318078836 
   
   
5. Only COVID-19 positive cases are sent and reported to jccsafety@johnstoncc.edu.
   
   
6. JCC's Safety Team will determine the COVID-positive student’s safe return date and send this information to student and/or instructor via email.

Faculty and Staff

1. Notification is presented to Supervisor.
   
   
2. Supervisor sends the Employee COVID-19 Checklist link to employee.
   
   
3. Completed checklist shared with Supervisor
   
   
4. Supervisor refers employee to CDC for recommendations based on their situation:
   https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/quarantine-isolation.html#anchor_1641318078836 
   
   
5. Only COVID-19 positive cases are sent and reported to jccsafety@johnstoncc.edu.
   
   
6. JCC's Safety Team will determine the COVID-positive employee’s safe return date and send this information to employee and/or supervisor via email.

The above process is subject to change based on CDC guidance and/or levels of community spread.

Face Coverings

With the exception of a person who has recently been exposed to COVID-19, face coverings are now optional at Johnston Community College.  Students, employees, and visitors should exercise caution and be respectful when around others.  However, correct and consistent mask use is a critical step everyone can take to prevent getting and spreading COVID-19.  Masks work best when everyone wears them, but not all masks provide the same protection.  When choosing a mask, look at how well it fits, how well it filters the air, and how many layers it has.

To protect yourself and others from COVID-19, wear the mask with the best fit, protection, and comfort for you.

Visit this CDC website for more information about well-fitting masks: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/effective-masks.html. 

The risk of transmission of COVID-19 increases drastically when socializing with others during breaks due to reduced social distancing without masks while eating.  Please exercise caution during these times and increase social distancing when masks are not worn.