EMU at Lancaster COVID-19 Plan
Promoting a Community of Care
MITIGATION
In light of substantial transmission levels of the highly contagious COVID-19 Delta variant virus in our region, CDC recommendations related to mask-wearing, and the inability of children under the age of 12 to be vaccinated, effective Monday, August 16, face masks will be required indoors at the EMU at Lancaster facility except when seated or teaching in a physically distanced work or learning space.
REPORTING
Beginning August 16, if you are symptomatic, exposed, or test positive, EMU at Lancaster faculty, staff, and students should call or text the LANCASTER COVID hotline (717-844-1675).
Employees and students are encouraged to use their health care provider and local resources for testing and medical needs. Report positive results to the COVID hotline and isolate for 10 days.
Testing and Vaccines
For more information about Lancaster General Health community testing site locations, click here.
For more information about COVID-19 vaccines, click here.
What do I do if I am symptomatic for COVID-19?
If you are vaccinated:
- Call or text the COVID hotline.
- Get tested.
- Report positive results to the COVID hotline and isolate for 10 days.
- If negative and symptoms persist, retest in 3 days. If still negative, wear a mask until symptoms dissipate.
If you are not vaccinated:
- Call or text the COVID hotline.
- Get tested.
- Report positive result to the COVID hotline and isolate for 14 days from the date of the first symptom or 10 days from the date of the positive test.
- If negative and symptoms persist, retest in 3 days. If still negative, wear a mask until symptoms dissipate.
What if I am exposed to COVID-19?
If you are vaccinated:
- Wear a mask in public at all times (indoors AND outdoors) for 14 days. You do not need to quarantine, unless you are symptomatic.
- Get tested within 3-5 days of exposure.
- If you experience symptoms after an initial negative test result, repeat the test when symptoms occur.
If you are not vaccinated:
- You are required to quarantine as soon as you know you have been exposed.
- Get tested within 3-5 days of exposure.
- Quarantine will be for 14 days from the date of exposure.
To see plans for all of EMU related COVID-19, review the EMU Fall FAQ page.
