According to the CDC, isolation is used in order to separate those who have (or likely have) contracted the virus from those who have not. Those in isolation should remain home and separate themselves from others until it is safe for them to be around other people.
Any member of the University community who has tested positive for COVID-19 or is showing any of the COVID-19 symptoms will be required to isolate until they meet the criteria to end isolation.
Students
- The University will maintain a limited number of designated isolation facilities for residential students.
- If students live within driving distance, can be transported safely (e.g. in a vehicle alone or with one other person, both wearing a mask and windows open), and will not be exposing any at-risk family members, isolating at home is highly encouraged.
- Students are encouraged to consider which option they prefer before they return to campus and discuss logistics with family members.
- Students in on-campus isolation will continue to have access to their course materials and should continue to complete their academic studies remotely, as their health permits.
- Arrangements will be made for meal delivery to students in on-campus isolation who have a Dining Services meal plan.
- Students who have tested positive and need to be relocated to an on-campus isolation unit should contact studenthealth@lasalle.edu or call 215-951-1565.
- Commuter students should discuss how the need for isolation will be managed with family members.
- Off-Campus students should review and discuss isolation guidelines with housemates.
Faculty and staff
- Faculty and staff are required to isolate off-campus.
- Faculty and staff in isolation will work with their supervisors to discuss remote work opportunities, as their health and role permit.
- Employees who are unable to work due to personal illness should use available sick time. If available sick time has already been exhausted, the employee should contact HR to discuss available leave options.
- HR will contact the appropriate chair or program director (faculty) or vice president (staff), as appropriate.