Coronavirus (COVID-19)
COVID-19 Statistics and Exposures
This data provides the Tri-C community with information regarding confirmed positive COVID-19 cases among students and employees. A confirmed positive case indicates that the person has been tested for the virus and received positive results. The table below tracks four weeks at a time (once week four of the current term is complete). A full report of cases from Aug. 24, 2020 onward is available here. Metrics were updated Nov. 18, 2022.
Fall 2022 COVID-19 DASHBOARD
| COVID-19 Statistics | Running Total | Week of Oct. 16 | Week of Oct. 23 | Week of Oct. 30 | Week of Nov. 6 |
| Currently Quarantined from Campus/Clinical | 10 | 8 | 7 | 9 | |
| On-Campus Exposure/Potential Exposure | 99 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 6 |
| COVID-19+ Students (not on campus) | 34 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| COVID-19+ Faculty & Staff (not on campus) | 12 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| On-Campus COVID-19+ Case 7-Day Average | 0.83 | 0.86 | 1.00 | 1.29 | 0.86 |
| Percentage of On-Campus Positives/Total On-Campus Enrollment | 0.03% | 0.03% | 0.05% | 0.03% | |
| Total On-Campus Enrollment for the Week | 20,043 | 21,166 | 19,823 | 19,515 |
Fall 2022 Exposure/Potential Exposure
| Breakdown by College Location | Running Total | Week of Oct. 16 | Week of Oct. 23 | Week of Oct. 30 | Week of Nov. 6 |
| On-Campus Exposure/Potential Exposure | 99 | 6 | 7 | ||
| Metropolitan Campus | 24 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Western Campus | 23 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Westshore Campus | 8 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Transportation Innovation Center | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Eastern Campus | 19 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Brunswick University Center | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Corporate College East | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Corporate College West | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Jerry Sue Thornton Center | 4 | 0 | 0 | ||
| District | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| HMC-Public Square | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Public Safety Training Center | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Seven-Day Average
As of Nov. 13, 2022, the seven-day average of new cases is 30,004.4 for the United States; 1,545.9 for Ohio; 180.6 for Cuyahoga County; and 0.86 for Tri-C (0.0003 per capita). (Sources: Mayo Clinic and case data reported to Tri-C Risk Management)
COVID-19 Cases, Updates and Guidance
September 2, 2022 - Update to Mask-Wearing Protocol
The CDC has lowered Cuyahoga County’s community COVID transmission level to medium. In keeping with CDC guidance, masks will be optional in all Tri-C facilities, effective immediately. This is assuming the county’s community transmission level remains at medium or drops lower.
Should Cuyahoga County’s community transmission level return to high, we will resume mandatory mask-wearing.
Moving forward, we will continue to follow this protocol. If the CDC ranks the county’s community transmission level as high, masks will be required. If the county’s community transmission level is medium or low, masks will be recommended but not required.
Students, faculty, staff and visitors may choose to wear a mask as an added precaution or for personal and wellness reasons. People who are immunocompromised or at high risk for severe disease are strongly encouraged to continue wearing a mask indoors.
Students, faculty, staff and visitors also should continue to perform the Daily Health Assessment and should not visit any Tri-C campus or facility if feeling ill or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. We strongly encourage everyone who has not yet been vaccinated to do so and for those who have to get the appropriate booster as soon as they are able.
August 16, 2022 - COVID-19 Protocol Update
Effective immediately, the College is updating its COVID-19 protocols to reflect new CDC guidance.
The two most significant changes:
Quarantine is no longer required if you are exposed to, or suspect exposure to, an infected person. If exposure is confirmed or suspected:
- Wear a mask for 10 days when indoors in public spaces. Exposure date is Day 0; mask-free date is Day 11.
- Test five days after exposure (sooner if symptomatic).
Contact tracing is no longer recommended for institutions like Tri-C.
- Symptoms and exposures do not need to be reported.
- Continue to report positive diagnoses to Risk Management via the COVID-19 Reporting Form.
Other related changes:
Collegewide, campus, classroom and departmental notifications will be discontinued.
- Risk Management will continue to notify close contacts exposed on campus.
- College statistics will be updated weekly at tri-c.edu/coronavirus.
If symptomatic, you may decide — based on the severity of your symptoms — whether to come to work or take a sick day (as with any illness). However:
- If your symptoms are mild, but you are testing negative and feel well enough to come to work, you must wear a well-fitting mask while in College buildings until symptom-free.
- Consult with your instructor or supervisor to determine potential remote alternatives.
- Students, faculty, staff and visitors should continue to perform the Daily Health Assessment and test immediately if feeling ill or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.
- See list below for mask and test kit locations.
We will continue to require masks in College facilities when county transmission levels are high and strongly recommend them when transmission levels are low to medium.
Face masks and/or shields and COVID-19 test kits are available upon request between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the following locations:
Advanced Technology Training Center | 216-987-0148
Brunswick University Center | 216-987-0492
Corporate College® East | 216-987-2857
Corporate College® West | 216-987-2857
District Office | 216-987-4790
Eastern Campus | 216-987-2004
Hospitality Management Center | 216-987-3103
Jerry Sue Thornton Center | 216-987-3557
Manufacturing Technology Center | 216-987-3120
Metropolitan Campus | 216-987-4034
Public Safety Training Center | 216-987-3076
Transportation Innovation Center | 216-987-3332
Western Campus | 216-987-5125
Westshore Campus |216-987-3527
Every U.S. household is eligible to order a third round of free at-home test kits. Order online or call 1-800-232-0233. Over the-counter test kits are also reimbursable through the College’s prescription drug benefit. We will continue to monitor the situation and consider recommendations from the county, the governor and the CDC and will adjust our approach as appropriate.
August 1, 2022 - UPDATE: Masks Required in All College Buildings Effective TOMORROW
The CDC has recently updated Cuyahoga County’s community transmission level of COVID-19 to high based on cases and hospitalizations. For the safety and well-being of the College community, and in keeping with CDC recommendations, everyone — regardless of vaccination status — will be required to wear a mask inside all College facilities beginning Tuesday, Aug. 2. Signage will be placed on entry doors and in all buildings to notify individuals coming to a Tri-C campus or facility of the College’s mask-wearing guidelines.
Jan. 5, 2022 - On-Ground Guidance
See On-Ground Guidance for the latest protocols and policies.
This On-Ground Work Guidance follows guidelines and recommendations issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the State of Ohio Department of Health. These guidelines are fluid and remain subject to change based on College policies, recommendations from the governor and/or CDC guidelines and updates. Topics include:
- Vaccination
- Mask-Wearing
- Isolation Vs. Quarantine
- Guidance for Individuals with Confirmed Diagnosis or Exposure
- Safety Protocols
- Travel
- Meetings
- Covid-19 Testing and Vaccination
- Resources
- Questions/Concerns
Notify Risk.Management@tri-c.edu for specific instructions or questions.
COVID-19 Response and Preparedness
Tri-C’s Office of Compliance and Risk Management monitors the development of all potential and confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United States. Senior College leadership meets regularly to guide Tri-C’s processes, plans and protocols in regard to the ongoing pandemic. Tri-C takes precautions to ensure the safety and health of the College-wide community and issues health bulletins on COVID-19 symptoms and prevention. Please view the resources below and check this page for ongoing updates.