Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Hope College Guidelines

For the 2022-23 academic year, Hope College is committed to providing a full in-person experience within the latestCOVID-19 public health guidelines. The parameters and guidance below aim to reduce medically significant illness and minimize strain on the healthcare system.They were developed based on the prevention steps associated with the CDC’s current localCOVID-19 Community Leveland may be modified if the local Community Level changes or if other public health recommendations are provided.

The CDC providesadditional guidance for individuals who are immunocompromised(have a weakened immune system), as they are more likely to get sick with COVID-19 or be sick for a longer period. Hope College strongly recommends that immunocompromised persons consult and follow theCDC guidance, including the creation of a personal COVID-19 plan in consultation with their healthcare provider.

Student Testing

Students with symptoms are encouraged to test themselves for COVID-19 in the days immediately prior to arriving on campus for the fall semester. In the event of a positive test, the student is responsible to isolate at home and follow the guidance in theIsolationsection below.

While living on campus, any student who is experiencingCOVID-19 symptomscan call theHealth Center(616.395.7585) to schedule testing. Althoughfree tests are available from the federal government, please note that federal program restrictions often prevent delivery of these kits to college-owned housing.

The Health Center will provide a test for any student who has been exposed to COVID-19. PerCDC guidance, testing for those without symptoms will be at least 5 days after exposure, not sooner. Interested students can call the Health Center (616.395.7585) for more details.

建议每个学生和员工保持COVID-19自我测试(又称“家庭测试”)的供应。These can be used for rapid diagnosis ofsymptomsor for their own asymptomatic (“peace of mind”) testing.

Surveillance testing (sampling of asymptomatic individuals) will not take place unless the localCOVID-19 Community Levelelevates sufficiently and local conditions warrant. Wastewater testing will continue to provide aggregate data regarding the local presence of COVID-19 infections.

Perguidance from the NCAA, there are no additional testing requirements for student-athletes.

Isolation(Positive Test)

Isolationis used to separate people with COVID-19 from those without COVID-19.

If a student or employee tests positive for COVID-19, they are responsible to isolate for 5 days regardless of vaccination status in accordance withCDC guidelines. During this time, the individual should not attend class or work and should remain separate from others to the extent possible.

学生和员工有责任通知他们的教授和任何工作主管或教练需要隔离。They are also responsible to inform any close contacts* of their exposure to COVID-19 and advise them to consult this document and theCDC guidelinesfor further instruction. Additional notification to the college isnotrequired, and professors willnotbe notified by college personnel of student absences.

For isolation, Day 0 is the first day of symptoms or a positive viral test, and Day 1 is the first full day after symptoms developed (for those with symptoms) or the test specimen was collected (for those without symptoms). Isolation ends after the conclusion of Day 5 if the individual is fever-free for 24 hours (without the use of fever-reducing medication) and their symptoms are improving.

A person who isolates is responsible to wear a well-fitting mask through the conclusion of Day 10 any time they are around others inside their home or in public, and should not go to places where they are unable to wear a mask. They should not travel through the conclusion of Day 10.

If a person gets very sick from COVID-19 or has a weakened immune system, they should isolate for at least 10 days and consult their doctor before ending isolation.

* Aclose contact是指从确诊的COVID-19感染者出现症状或检测呈阳性的2天前开始的24小时内，与确诊的COVID-19感染者之间的距离累计不超过15分钟的人。Those who areup to date on their COVID-19 vaccinesand are asymptomatic do not need to quarantine. Those with confirmed COVID-19 (verified with a viral test) in the previous 90 days do not need to quarantine as long as they are not experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.

Quarantine(Exposure)

Quarantine通过隔离与COVID-19患者有过密切接触的人来防止COVID-19的传播。

If a student or employee is a close contact* of someone who tests positive for COVID-19 and is notup to date on their COVID-19 vaccines, they are responsible to quarantine for 5 days in accordance withCDC guidelines. During this time, the individual should not attend class or work and should remain away from others to the extent possible. Students and employees who areup to date with their COVID-19 vaccinesdo not need to quarantine if they do not experience symptoms.

学生和员工有责任通知他们的教授和任何工作主管或教练需要隔离。Additional notification to the college isnotrequired, and professors willnotbe notified by college personnel of student absences.

For quarantine, Day 0 is the date of exposure, and Day 1 is the first full day after their last contact with a person who has had COVID-19.

After the conclusion of Day 5, they are responsible to wear a well-fitted mask through the conclusion of Day 10 anytime they are around others.

Students who are close contacts* who start experiencing COVID-19 symptoms should isolate (per the guidance above) and call theHealth Center(616.395.7585) to schedule a test.

A negative COVID-19 test cannot eliminate the need to quarantine or shorten the duration.

* Aclose contact是指从确诊的COVID-19感染者出现症状或检测呈阳性的2天前开始的24小时内，与确诊的COVID-19感染者之间的距离累计不超过15分钟的人。Those who areup to date on their COVID-19 vaccinesand are asymptomatic do not need to quarantine. Those with confirmed COVID-19 (verified with a viral test) in the previous 90 days do not need to quarantine as long as they are not experiencingCOVID-19 symptoms.

Student Isolation/Quarantine Location

强烈建议需要隔离或隔离的学生乘坐私家车返回永久住所(非希望住所)，并在家中安全隔离。如不能返回宿舍楼，住校和校外的学生应在宿舍楼内隔离，只允许外出上厕所、吃饭、看病和外出。对于与室友有关的情况，隔离学生和所有室友应在清醒的情况下在房间内戴上口罩。

• 隔离/隔离者不应与他人持续互动，当不在房间或室友在场且醒着时，应始终佩戴口罩。
• No one other than the official residents should enter a living unit while someone is quarantining or isolating there.
• Roommates or friends can bring meals to the student. For those on a meal plan, the student’s ID can be used to obtain self-service carryout meals from the dining halls.

Students will not be reimbursed for tuition, room, board or other fees due to isolation or quarantine.

Under specific circumstances, high-risk quarantine housing is an option for students at risk of becoming severely ill with COVID-19. If that student lives in college housing and is sharing a bedroom with a COVID-19 positive student, they can call theHealth Center(616.395.7585) to discuss this option. Students in high-risk quarantine housing may utilize self-service take-out meals from the dining halls or external dining options for food and beverages. A student in high-risk quarantine housing who has not tested positive and does not have symptoms can continue to attend class if they are up to date on their COVID-19 vaccines . If a student in high-risk quarantine housing tests positive, they will vacate high-risk quarantine housing and return to their normal on-campus housing upon notification of the test result.

Student Academic Work While in Isolation/Quarantine

Students are responsible for notifying their professors of their need to isolate or quarantine. Additional notification to the college is not required, and professors will not be notified by college personnel of student absences.

Upon knowing they need to quarantine or isolate, a student is responsible for contacting each of their professors about materials and assignments that will be missed. Professors should coordinate with students to ensure that any materials or assignments missed during an isolation or quarantine absence are provided in the most timely and effective manner possible. When appropriate and effective, professors are encouraged to facilitate real-time participation via Google Meet or equivalent methods.

Students who visit theHealth Centerwill be provided with proof of their appointment. Should the student wish to do so, they can provide that proof to the professor. However, for about 80% of student COVID-19 absences (including home tests and quarantines due to exposure) such proof does not exist.Professors should develop plans for missed classes due to quarantine or isolation in light of the medical needs of the student.

Vaccines

All students, employees and visitors to campus arestrongly encouragedtostay up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.

Students who desire a vaccine dose (including a booster) can call theHealth Center(616.395.7585) to schedule an appointment. Multiple options are available, including both subunit protein (Novavax) and mRNA (Pfizer or Moderna) vaccines.

While COVID-19 vaccination is not required for activities on the Hope College campus, some off-campus programs and experiences facilitated by other organizations (e.g,. internships, study abroad programs) may include a vaccination requirement.

Masks

Wearing a mask is optional throughout the campus of Hope College with the exception of the Health Center, where masks are required by all who enter perCDC guidance for healthcare settings.

In a small number of academic instructional spaces (classes, labs, performances, etc.) a professor may request that all those present wear a mask where the circumstances of the activity or an individual participant necessitate masking. Students are expected to comply with this request for the safety of all members of the class.

符合mission and core values of Hope Collegeit is expected that all students, employees and visitors will honor any requests from others to wear a mask. In support of this expectation, it is recommended that each student and employee maintains their own supply of well-fitting face masks while on campus, and that everyone carries a mask with them at all times.

When a mask is needed, one that fully covers the nose and mouth is required. In all situations, cloth masks are not recommended, and N95 or KN95 masks are preferred.

If you have questions or concerns about COVID-19 at Hope College, please emailcampushealth@m.icarseries.com.