COVID-19 rates are climbing in certain parts of NY and in neighboring states. Should I be changing my habits? Does NYU want us to do anything differently?
We should all be concerned by the spike in cases that we are seeing in New York City, regionally, and nationally. While NYU’s positivity rate remains below 0.5%, last week our own testing program showed something of a rise in positive cases, particularly among those who live off-campus.
Important, Commonsense Reminders:
- If you are feeling sick, stay home — this is a big one, both important and easy to follow. If your symptoms are consistent with COVID-19 we also ask that you report them to NYU’s COVID-19 Prevention and Response Team through this form.
- If you are an NYU community member who provides essential services or are a student in an academic program in which in-person attendance is required, continue to report to campus at your regularly designated times and locations. However — and this is particularly true if you’re coming from an area in NY or from a nearby state that’s been cited for a significant rise in cases — if you have been coming in to work or class but your presence on campus is not deemed essential and your work can be done remotely, you should cease commuting to campus for the time being.
- Students should be in touch with their professors; some academic programs require in-person attendance.
- Employees should discuss any questions with their supervisor, manager, department chair, or dean's office.
- Keep wearing a mask, maintain physical distance, avoid crowds, and continue good hand hygiene.
- If have come into contact with someone with COVID-19 or have a positive outcome on a COVID test, let us know immediately.
- If you’re directed to isolate or quarantine, be conscientious about compliance.