Isolation and Exposure Information
According to the CDC: “The date of your exposure is considered Day 0. Day 1 is the first full day after your last contact with a person who has had COVID-19.”
Exposure to Someone Testing Positive
Reporting - For Students
Students must report positive cases to Student Health Services and Human Resources. Students should utilize the COVID-19 Positive Test Reporting Form located on the MyScranton Student tab (Student Resources > COVID-19 Positive Test Reporting Form) for initial reporting, with followup thereafter from Student Health Services.
Isolation Protocols for Students
All students who test positive will be required to isolate at home, regardless of vaccination status.
- No Symptoms – Isolate for 5 days from the date of the positive test.
- You can return to campus if:
- You do not develop symptoms.
- You must wear a higher-grade mask when around others through Day 10.
- You can return to campus if:
- Symptomatic – Isolate for 5 days from your first symptoms.
- You can return to campus if:
- You are fever-free for at least 24 hours without medication
- AND Your symptoms have improved.
- You must wear a higher-grade mask through Day 10.
- You can return to campus if:
- Faculty Notification -- Faculty will continue to be notified of student COVID-related absences through the Provost’s Office. Faculty will be notified of all other excused student absences by their Dean’s Office.
Reporting - For Employees
Employees must report positive cases to Human Resources at 570-941-7767 or via email at hr@scranton.edu.
Isolation Protocols for Employees
All employees who test positive or who are symptomatic and awaiting test results will be required to isolate at home, regardless of vaccination status.
- No Symptoms – Isolate for 5 full days from the date of the test.
- You can return to campus if:
- You do not develop symptoms.
- You must wear a higher-grade mask when around others through Day 10.
- You can return to campus if:
- Symptomatic – Isolate for 5 full days from your first symptoms.
- You can return to campus if:
- You are fever-free for at least 24 hours without medication.
- AND Your symptoms have improved.
- You must wear a higher-grade mask when around others through Day 10.
- You can return to campus if: