Covid-19 Updates

Western Connecticut State University’s COVID-19 policies align with the CDC updates for all respiratory viruses.

For more information, please visit the CDC’s website.  Respiratory Virus Guidance Update FAQs | CDC

If you have a respiratory virus, symptoms can include fever, chills, fatigue, cough, runny nose, and headache, among others. Please take measures to prevent spread to others. Wear a mask, wash your hands, stay home or in your room as much as possible. 

Extended isolation is no longer required.  W.C.S.U. is encouraging individuals with febrile respiratory illnesses (including Flu, Covid, RSV, etc.) to keep their distance from others until:

• Symptoms are improving, and
• Are fever-free without the use of fever reducing medications (such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen) for 24-hours.

When you are feeling better and do return to “normal” campus life:

• Please wear a mask for an additional 5 days.
• Pay special attention to keeping your hands clean
• Keep in mind that you may still be able to spread the virus that made you sick, even if you are feeling better.
• You are likely to be less contagious at this time, depending on factors like how long you were sick or how sick you were.

As always, Health Services is available for appointments if needed.

Please call us at (203) 837-8594 to schedule.