In response to the advancements in vaccines, testing, and treatment options, COVID-19 is now being managed similarly to other illnesses, like the flu, rather than being actively tracked on campus. This shift aligns with recommendations from the Minnesota Department of Health and the CDC.

Students and employees will not have to report COVID cases but are expected to follow the CDC's guidelines on isolation and masking

*As of May 6, 2023, the COVID Helpline is closed. You no longer have to report cases. 

*As of May 6, 2023, the COVID Helpline is closed.

If you have tested positive for COVID-19, you should isolate for five full days in your home/dorm/campus apartment. For days 6-10, you should wear a mask when you're around others. 

  • Let your instructors know you will be missing classes and make arrangements for getting necessary coursework completed.

If you are a close contact, it is recommended you mask for 10 days and consider doing a home test five days after you were exposed.

  • If your roommate tests positive for COVID, that means you have been exposed to COVID. 

*As of May 6, 2023, the COVID Helpline is closed. You no longer have to report cases to the Helpline.

If you test positive: 

Staff: Communicate with your supervisor about the need for leave. When feasible, make arrangements to perform responsibilities remotely.  

  • If you are too sick to work or unable to work remotely, you may be eligible for Extended Illness Benefits (EIB) after three days of using PTO. Questions regarding EIB can be directed to HR@cord.edu or 218.299.3339. 

Faculty: Communicate with your department chair about the need for absence. When feasible, make arrangements to perform responsibilities remotely. 

Isolation/Masking Instructions: Follow CDC isolation guidelines

  • Isolate for at least five days.
  • After five days, you may return to the worksite if symptoms have improved and you have been fever-free for 24 hours. You should wear a high-quality mask for five additional days (KN95 or N95 ideally). 
  • It is possible you may need to isolate through day 10 if you had moderate or severe illness. Refer to the CDC on how to monitor for severity of illness

If you are a close contact: Follow CDC exposure guidelines

  • If you have been exposed to COVID, regardless of your vaccination status or previous infection, you should mask 10 days when in public and monitor for symptoms.

If you are symptomatic: Stay home. Be in communication with your supervisor about work schedule changes.

Masking is optional on campus unless you have a positive test, have symptoms, or were exposed to COVID in the last 10 days.

Concordia follows CDC guidelines for masking protocols for quarantine and isolation.

We recommend KN95 masks. 

Faculty, staff, and students traveling internationally are expected to follow the rules established by the countries they are visiting. 

The CDC has guidance you may want to consider when traveling.