Management of a Symptomatic Person

In the event that a person present in the University develops fever and symptoms of respiratory infection such as cough, he must immediately report it to Administration, and isolation is carried out according to the provisions of the health authority and those indicated in this protocol (see “Specific Measures” for details); the University immediately notifies the competent health authorities and the emergency numbers for COVID-19 provided by the Region or the Ministry of Health.
 
During the investigation period that follows, the university may ask any possible close contacts to leave the establishment as a precaution, according to the indications of the Health Authority.
 
Once a sick employee or student and any others with possible exposure have left the impacted area(s), the area(s) will be closed off for heightened cleaning and disinfection in accordance with these protocols and guidelines.
 
Once a confirmed COVID-19 case is identified and isolated, the University will identify and notify the individual’s close contacts. Close contacts will then be advised to self-quarantine at home for at least 14 days. Close contacts of confirmed COVID-19 cases must avoid in- person interactions with the Angelicum community as part of their self-quarantine. If a close contact tests positive for SARS-CoV-2, this individual is then considered a confirmed COVID-19 case, and they will follow the isolation procedures outlined above.
 
Once a suspected case is identified, the University will identify and notify the individual’s close contacts. Best practices for controlling communicable diseases dictates that close contacts of suspected cases must self-quarantine. If a close contact tests positive for SARS-CoV-2, this individual is then considered a confirmed COVID-19 case, and they will follow the isolation procedures outlined above.