Whenever you are sick with a respiratory virus such as COVID-19, the flu or RSV, please follow these guidelines adapted from the CDC:

• If you need medical care, go to a local Urgent Care Center or contact your primary care doctor. As always, monitor symptoms closely. If you have difficulty breathing, go to a hospital emergency room immediately.
• Remain in your home or your residence hall room on campus for at least 24 hours after:
• Symptoms have significantly improved.
• You have no fever, without the use of fever-reducing medication, Acetaminophen [Tylenol] or Ibuprofen [Motrin/ Advil].
• Take the following precautionary measures for the following five days: 
• Maintain physical distance from others where possible.
• Wear a protective mask or face covering.
• Practice good hygiene, including cleaning high-touch areas, washing your hands frequently, and covering your nose and mouth when you sneeze or cough.
• Take steps to support proper air circulation and access to clean air.

• If you reside in SVA Housing:
• Wear a high-quality mask when in the same room as other people.
• Improve ventilation where possible, such as opening windows to increase airflow.  
• Clean high-touch areas and bathroom spaces between uses. 
• Don’t share personal household items like cups, towels and utensils. 

_____________

Other FAQs

Q1) I’m a student living on campus and I have tested positive for COVID-19. What should I do?

A1) See the guidance above, which can also be found on the website of the SVA Office of Student Health & Counseling Services.

Q2) Do I need to report it to SVA if I test positive for COVID-19? If so, how do I do that and what happens next?

A4) Students do NOT need to report diagnoses of respiratory illness to studenthealthalert@sva.edu.