To ACPHS Community:

COVID-19 positivity rates are on the rise in Albany County, and rates in the Capital Region currently lead New York State. The Albany County health department has issued an advisory recommending mask wearing in indoor public spaces in line with CDC guidelines.

 

At ACPHS, we continue to prioritize the health and safety of all our campus community members, and we strive to offer a vibrant and safe in-person academic experience for our students. 

 

While masks are not required indoors for fully vaccinated individuals, the CDC recommends indoor mask wearing in regions of high transmission. Albany County is currently considered an area of high transmission. 

 

Our campus community is currently participating in end-of-semester events including final exams, group projects, and social activities, and it is important that we take appropriate steps to minimize the impact of COVID infections on student life and academic events, including Commencement. Therefore, we support recommended mask wearing in shared indoor spaces (classrooms, labs, library, etc.) on campus during this advisory period.

 

Masks will continue to be required indoors for all individuals who are not fully vaccinated. This includes guests, campus visitors, and event attendees. 

Individuals experiencing COVID symptoms, or those who have had exposure, are required to wear a mask until they have been cleared by the COVID testing team.  

 

While our community is approximately 98% fully vaccinated, we understand that there are individuals who are at greater risk, and ACPHS will always be a mask-supportive and mask-friendly campus. 

 

 

Our campus testing center will continue to test students and employees who are symptomatic or who have been exposed to COVID. We are also continuing weekly testing for vaccine exempt students and employees.  

 

The campus testing center is located in the Holland Building (HAB B209) and is open Monday through Thursday from 9:30am to 3:00pm. Appointments can be scheduled using: https://acphscovidtesting.timetap.com/#/.

 

 

Students and employees must continue to complete the daily health screener. Individuals experiencing symptoms are expected to stay home and contact COVIDTesting@acphs.edu to schedule an appointment.  

 

If you have questions regarding testing, boosters, or daily health screening, please email COVIDTesting@acphs.edu.  

 

We will continue to closely watch COVID infection rates on campus and in the Capital Region, and we will continue to adapt policies that are consistent with CDC guidance. For more information, please visit the ACPHS website.

 

Thank you for your continued support in our efforts to protect our community.

  

Greg Dewey

ACPHS President