Dear ESF Faculty and Staff,
 
With the upcoming holidays and fewer people spending time on campus during Winter break, ESF is modifying testing protocols, effective November 30. Because the City of Syracuse is currently in a “yellow zone,” the College is required to test at least 20% of those on campus every week. However, out of an abundance of caution and in compliance with our SUNY-approved plan, the College will continue testing 50% of those on campus.
 
Method
Starting the week of November 30, employees who are still required to report to campus for work will be tested as follows:
  • Week of November 30 - Those with last names that begin with A through M are required to test
  • Week of December 7 - Those with last names that begin with N through Z are required to test
 
We will continue with this alternating method – which means we’re testing approximately 50% of those on campus – until further notice. Employees working on campus (for any length of time) must complete the Daily COVID Screening Questionnaire so the College is fully compliant and can effectively conduct contact tracing should the need arise.

Dates/Times
For the following dates (November 20), any employees that wish to voluntarily be tested may report to the Syracuse University Stadium (formerly the Dome), Gate N from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. On November 21 and 22, testing will be in the same location from noon to 3 p.m. Testing on November 23, 24, and 25 will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., again in the same location.
 
Employees who will be travelling or hosting family and friends for Thanksgiving are encouraged to participate in testing.
 
Reminders
Remember to follow these guidelines prior to testing:
  • Have your ESF ID card with you.
  • Do not report to testing if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.
  • Wear a mask when arriving at the check-in center.
  • Do NOT brush your teeth or use mouthwash for 3 hours prior to arriving at the check-in center.
  • Do NOT eat or drink—including water, gum, mints, lozenges, smoking, or smokeless tobacco products—for 30 minutes prior to arriving at the check-in center.
 
We hope that you are well, and please let us know if you have any questions with a message to hr@esf.edu.
 
Sincerely,
Timothy Blehar
Director of Human Resources