COVID INFORMATION 

If you recently tested +positive for Covid on a Rapid Antigen test, you do not need to submit a Covid Positive Case Report form. 

You Tested Positive.

We are sorry to hear that you have tested positive for COVID-19. 

We want to make sure you understand your responsibilities at this time and the resources that are available to you should you need them.  Wesleyan's procedures follow CDC guidelines for best managing covid in a residential setting.  

If you are feeling well and have been fever free for 24 hours (without fever reducing medications):

• You do not need to quarantine.  
• You do need to follow precautionary measures for 10 full days after your symptoms began and/or your positive test.
• You do need to wear a well-fitted mask when you are around others for 10 full days.  This includes masking for class, getting meals and attending events.
• You do need to follow healthy habits for handwashing, coughing and sneezing.

If you are not feeling well and/or have a fever:

• You should not attend classes or events until you are feeling better and/or your fever free for 24 hours.
• You should reach out to your course instructors to create a plan for any missed classes or assignments.  Sick notes for students with Covid, flu, etc. are not issued by Davison staff.  Please refer to the Davison Health Center Sick Note policy for additional information.
• You do need to follow precautionary measures for 10 full days after your symptoms began and/or your positive test.
• You do need to wear a well-fitted mask when you are around others.  This includes masking for class, getting meals and events.
• You do need to follow healthy habits for handwashing, coughing and sneezing.
• You should contact the Davison Health Center if your symptoms are not improving and/or worsening.  See below for more information about symptoms.

Symptom Management

• • Manage your symptoms the way you would any typical illness.
    • Do not take any medication to which you have a known allergy.
    • Examples of self-care medications:
      • Acetaminophen (Tylenol) or Ibuprofen (Advil/Motrin) per package instructions for management of fever, headache, sore throat, aches and pains
      • Honey and lemon for cough
      • Over-the-counter medications like Delsym or Robitussin can help with coughing.
      • Over-the-counter decongestants like Sudafed for nasal congestion
      • Be cautious mixing medications as some have multiple ingredients.
    • If you feel you need medical evaluation, please call The Davison Health Center 860-685-2470. If the health center is closed, we are still available for emergency guidance at the same phone number.
    • Reasons for medical evaluation include fever higher than 102, difficult breathing, severe cough or anything you feel is out of the ordinary.

Strategies for Minimizing Contact with Your Roommate:

• Keep 6 ft of distance as much as possible.
• Arrange the room and beds, so that sleepers heads are as far apart as possible.
• Open the windows as long as the weather allows.
• Please work to communicate with each other to respect each other’s needs.

We are committed to helping you feel better and preventing further spread of the virus.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Sincerely,

Dr. Thomas McLarney and the Davison Health Center Team

Last Update: 08/2024