For students
Students who test positive will need to isolate in designated rooms at a nearby hotel for at least five days with five additional days of strict mask-wearing. Health Services will be in contact with the student to monitor their health and advise on release from isolation.
Symptomatic or unvaccinated students or “un-boosted” students who are identified as close contacts (more than 15 minutes within six feet and without masks indoors within a 24-hour period) will be subject to quarantine for at least five days with five additional days of strict mask-wearing.
Close contacts who are vaccinated and boosted do not need to quarantine unless they are symptomatic. They should take additional precautions for the next 10 days to protect against the spread of infection: masking, physical distancing particularly when eating with others, being attentive to symptoms, and testing twice during the week. See the guidance for close contacts video for more details.
Students who need to isolate or quarantine will miss in-person class and therefore are advised to contact their faculty and their Class Deans to develop a plan for maintaining their work.
See the isolation guidance presentation for students for more details.
For faculty and staff
Employees who test positive will need to isolate at home for at least five days (the date of the positive test is day 0) with five additional days of strict mask-wearing. A nurse from the Occupational Environmental and Health Network (OEHN) will be in touch with the employee within a day or two to monitor their health and advise on the duration of their isolation period.
If an employee has tested positive for COVID-19 and he or she is not feeling well, the employee should use sick time and should not work. If the employee’s position allows for remote work, then the employee may continue to work remotely during the isolation or quarantine period. Employees should reach out to their manager.
Close contacts (more than 15 minutes within six feet and without masks indoors within a 24-hour period) who are vaccinated and boosted do not need to quarantine unless they are symptomatic. They should take additional precautions for the next 10 days to protect against the spread of infection: masking, physical distancing particularly when eating with others, being attentive to symptoms, and testing twice during the week.
Close contacts who are unvaccinated or “un-boosted” need to quarantine at home for at least five days.
OEHN will advise employees when they are released from isolation and may return to work as well as their subsequent testing schedule. Employees should check in with their manager before returning.
See Isolation Guidance for Faculty and Staff for more details.
Health care
Students with mild symptoms will be treated by our Health Services team provided by Newton-Wellesley Collegiate Health and led by Dr. Jennifer Schwartz, medical director. Those requiring additional care will be treated at Newton-Wellesley Hospital, or if needed, at Mass General or Brigham and Women’s Hospital, two of the best hospitals in the world. Faculty and staff should consult their PCP about care and treatment options.