Dear Allegheny College Campus Community,
I am writing with an update as move-in progresses for Module 1. The COVID-19 test results from today’s move-in are as follows:
- 395 students were tested today, with 12 students testing positive; 1 of the positive persons is unvaccinated.
- 33 employees were tested, with 1 vaccinated person testing positive.
Over the last week, 38 students have contacted ACHA to report a positive COVID-19 test at home. All are isolating at home with minimal symptoms and normal vital signs. Thank you on behalf of our community to those students who tested at home before returning to campus. Your commitment to your community keeps us all safe.
Here is a summary of the Allegheny community members currently in isolation for testing positive for COVID-19 (including today’s results):
- 10 students are at the Quality Inn.
- 51 students are at home — 38 who tested positive at home and 13 who tested positive on campus.
- 23 employees are at home.
We continue to monitor our students who are COVID positive with daily nurse check-ins, either by phone or in person. All vital signs are normal, and everyone is resting comfortably. Employees are cared for by their usual health provider; occasional ACHA nurse check-ins show good health among our employees who have tested positive recently.
As we strive for a successful in-person Module 1, we at ACHA strongly discourage any travel during the next three weeks. Students and employees should avoid off-campus socialization as much as possible. Programming calendars will be shared by Student Life in the coming weeks to encourage on-campus engagement. Travel on behalf of campus business is permitted, though many college and university events such as athletic contests have been canceled.
While we have had numerous positive test results today, our numbers are lower than those many other colleges and universities are facing. Our students and employees have been forthcoming with contact tracing and kind and thoughtful with medical staff, College staff, and each other. It continues to be an honor to serve the Allegheny College community during this difficult time.
Gator safe. Gator strong.
Dr. Morrow