Dear Allegheny College Campus Community,
I hope this email finds everyone well and enjoying the fall weather. I am writing with an update on COVID-19 and monkeypox on our campus.
During move-in weekend:
- 0 students tested positive for COVID-19.
- 4 employees tested positive for COVID-19.
Before move-in weekend:
- 5 students tested positive for COVID-19 at home before coming to campus.
- 10 employees tested positive for COVID-19 at home before coming to campus.
Since move-in weekend:
- 3 students and 6 employees have tested positive for COVID-19 on campus:
- 2 students isolated at home
- 1 student isolated in their campus housing with food dropped off
- 7 students and 10 employees have tested positive for COVID-19 off campus.
Reminder: the COVID-19 dashboard is updated weekly on Friday afternoon during the semester.
Drop-in testing is open at the Winslow Health Center as follows:
- Wednesday, September 28 – 10 am – 3 pm
- Thursday, September 29 – 10 am – 3 pm
- Friday, September 30 – 10 am – 3 pm
The newly authorized bivalent booster is now available. COVID-19 boosters are not required but are strongly recommended. Where to obtain the booster:
- Meadville Medical Center: 814-336-1800 (call for appointment)
- CVS: schedule online appointment
- Walgreens: schedule online appointment
- Rite Aid: schedule online appointment
No Allegheny College community member has reported testing positive for monkeypox.
ACHA will continue to share important updates and reminders with the community on an as-needed basis. As always, I encourage you to email us at healthagency@allegheny.edu if you have any questions.
As we transition back to a fully open campus life, I continue to be struck by our community of mutual care.
Gator strong.
Dr. Morrow