Aug. 25, 2023
COVID-19 Update for Palmer West
The West Campus community has had several COVID-19 cases reported this week. Campus community members are reminded to be mindful of the potential of exposure to COVID-19 and transmission to others.
The college continues to closely follow all county, state and federal public health mandates regarding COVID-19. Community members are reminded that:
- Practicing good hygiene, such as masking when in close contact with others, is recommended.
- Quarantine is not required unless you develop symptoms or receive a positive COVID test result.
- If you’ve been notified of close contact with a positive case, you should.
- Self-monitor for symptoms for the next 10 days and test on Day 3, 4 or 5.
- Wear a well-fitting mask around others for the next 10 days.
- Isolate and test immediately if you develop symptoms.
If you develop COVID-19 symptoms, isolate and get tested. If you test positive, please submit the positive diagnosis form to the College immediately.
Faculty members will be notified of an Exempt absence for students reporting cases.
As always, practice good hygiene such as masking, and if you are ill, stay home.
For more information, please review the Palmer COVID-19 Guidelines posted online.
Isolation and Precautions for People with COVID-19
What to Do If You Were Exposed to COVID-19
Aug. 23, 2023
COVID-19 Update for Palmer West only
With the current rise in COVID-19 cases, this is a reminder that if you develop COVID-19 symptoms, isolate and get tested. If you test positive, please submit the positive diagnosis form to the College immediately.
For more information, please review the full details posted online. As always, practice good hygiene and if you are ill, stay home.
Isolation and Precautions for People with COVID-19
What to Do If You Were Exposed to COVID-19
May 11, 2023
COVID-19 Public Health Emergency ends
Today marks the end of the federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) declaration.
Palmer College of Chiropractic’s Main Campus and Palmer Florida will no longer require COVID-19 testing or reporting of COVID-19 test results. Those with COVID-19 will no longer need to request permission to return to campus.
Some restrictions may still apply in California. An update for Palmer West will be provided as soon as possible.
Palmer continues to encourage good hand hygiene, and reminds those who are sick to stay home.
For more information, see https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/end-of-phe.html
