Purchase College follows the CDC and NYSDOH guidelines on when to stay home and when to return to routine activities after respiratory illnesses including COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
Stay home and isolate
Return to normal activities (e.g., work or class) when both of the following are true:
Symptoms have improved for at least 24 hours
If a fever was present, it has been gone without using fever-reducing medication for at
least 24 hours
Take precautions to control the spread of disease when returning to normal activities for the next 5 days
Take steps for cleaner air
Enhance hygiene practices
Wear a well-fitted mask when around others indoors
Physical distancing from others when possible
Testing if around older adults, young children or those with weakened immune systems
Do not have to quarantine
Wear a high-quality mask for 10 days when around other persons indoors
Test on day 5 if not symptomatic
If symptomatic, test as soon as possible
If negative, repeat testing every 48 hours if symptoms persist
If positive, report to the appropriate office and follow guidelines above
Test if you are feeling sick. Symptoms can include fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, congestion or runny nose, sore throat, new loss of taste or smell, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea.
Students who test positive must report their results immediately to Health Services at (914) 251-6380. If it is after business hours, please email hse.covid@purchase.edu.
Faculty and staff who test positive must notify Human Resources via the COVID-19 Reporting Form. Faculty and staff who test positive are responsible for notifying colleagues.
