Hornets Are Protecting the Hive!

The collective effort of students, faculty, and staff in following public health protocols this semester has allowed Sacramento State to carry on our core mission of supporting student success. We are thankful for the diligence and care the Hornet family has demonstrated to help curtail the spread of COVID-19.

Thus far, we have been able to keep the COVID-19 pandemic from completely closing our campus; however, the numbers of infections in the greater Sacramento area are increasing and the county has slipped back into the most highly restrictive color tier (purple).

As the holiday season approaches, we should not take our collective safety for granted. We must enhance our vigilance both on campus and off by avoiding risks that increase our exposure to the virus. As the pandemic continues to worsen over the Thanksgiving holiday, we encourage you to think carefully about hosting or attending gatherings with friends and family.

For example, please follow the Department of Public Health recommendations in considering limiting holiday gatherings this year both in the number of participants and in the number of gatherings attended. Wear face coverings whenever out in public and on-campus and maintain physical distancing. For more information, including the benefits of getting a flu vaccination this year, please reference the following links:

Face Covering Sign outside University Union

We understand the holiday season can be full of stresses that are compounded by the guidance to limit gatherings. Sacramento State has services to support students, faculty, and staff during these challenging times. For more information, please visit https://www.csus.edu/covid-19-information/.

Lastly, one critical element in maintaining our on-campus safety protocols is the completion of a self-assessment to determine possible symptoms or potential exposure. You should not come to campus if you have symptoms or were potentially exposed to COVID-19. Everyone who reports to campus is recommended to use the Daily Health Self-Screening located on the landing page of your Sac State App or the Sacramento State homepage. It is very important for everyone who comes to campus to complete the assessment as it is a major part of the safety protocol that reduces the risk for those who are on campus for approved activities.

Despite the pandemic, there is still a lot to be thankful for. Thank you to everyone for what you are doing to protect one another. Stingers up!

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