COVID-19 Community Report

Description of Community Characteristics

Evidence of isolated cases or limited community transmission, case investigations underway; no evidence of exposure in large communal settings

Description of UIW Community Transmission

Very Limited community transmission on UIW campuses

Level of Mitigation

Low Mitigation

UIW Response

• Local COVID-19 indicators and trends reported on UIW webpage
• Education on signs and symptoms of COVID-19
• Employees and students who are high risk should have a plan if UIW spread occurs
• Educate staff and students to stay home when sick
• Increased hand sanitizer stations
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily

Housekeeping

Level 1

Level 3 cleaning for all areas with a positive individual. The area will be closed for 24 hours and disinfection will occur.

Per CDC guidelines, spaces occupied by someone who is COVID-19 positive do not require disinfection after 7 days.

Academics

Widespread in-person classes

COVID-19 Testing

Symptomatic and contact risk

Description of Community Characteristics

Sustained transmission with high likelihood or confirmed exposure within communal settings and potential for rapid increase in cases

Description of UIW Community Transmission

Limited community transmission on UIW campuses

Level of Mitigation

Moderate Mitigation and surveillance

UIW Response

• Face Masks
• Increased education on hand hygiene, respiratory etiquette, cleaning, and disinfection
• 3 ft. or more physical distancing
• High risk employees and students should have a plan if UIW spread occurs
• Educate staff and students to stay home when sick
• Increase hand sanitizer stations
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces

Housekeeping

Level 2

Level 3 cleaning for all areas with a positive individual. The area will be closed for 24 hours and disinfection will occur.

Per CDC guidelines, spaces occupied by someone who is COVID-19 positive do not require disinfection after 7 days.

Academics

Limited in-person classes
(significant reduction of individuals on campus)
Optional in-person sessions

COVID-19 Testing

Symptomatic and contact risk

Voluntary test 10% of students and employees on campus monthly

Description of Community Characteristics

Large scale, community transmission, including communal settings (e.g., schools, workplaces)

Description of UIW Community Transmission

Evidence of community spread or sustained spread within UIW campuses

Level of Mitigation

Significant Mitigation and enhanced surveillance and monitoring

UIW Response

• Face Masks
• Significantly increased education and signage on hand hygiene, respiratory etiquette, cleaning, and disinfection
• Medical town halls
• 3 ft. or more physical distancing (distancing)
• Reduced occupancy to 50% (density)
• Minimize high contact activities (duration)
• Minimize high-intensity activities (degree)
• Indoor congregate areas must maintain 3 ft. or more physical distancing and face masks

Housekeeping

Level 2

Level 3 cleaning for all areas with a positive individual. The area will be closed for 24 hours and disinfection will occur.

Per CDC guidelines, spaces occupied by someone who is COVID-19 positive do not require disinfection after 7 days.

Academics

Limited in-person classes
(significant reduction of individuals on campus)

COVID-19 Testing

Symptomatic and contact risk

Voluntary test 25% of students and employees on campus monthly

Description of Community Characteristics

Large scale, uncontrolled community transmission, including communal settings (e.g., schools, workplaces)

Description of UIW Community Transmission

Evidence of large scale spread within UIW campuses

Level of Mitigation

Shelter in Place

UIW Response

• Continue all response efforts identified under substantial, controlled transmission
• Limit community movement
• Consider a disruption in educational routine according to guidance from local health department
• Reduced occupancy to 10%
• Essential workers only
• Close congregate areas

Housekeeping

Level 2

Level 3 cleaning for all areas with a positive individual. The area will be closed for 24 hours and disinfection will occur.

Per CDC guidelines, spaces occupied by someone who is COVID-19 positive do not require disinfection after 7 days.

Academics

Transition to virtual learning
Essential clinical activities continue
Follow guidance from SAMHD

COVID-19 Testing

Symptomatic and contact risk
Guidance from SAMHD