Coronavirus (COVID-19)

COVID-19 Updates

Sept. 23, 2021 - COVID-19 Case at Eastern and Western Campuses

EASTERN AND WESTERN CAMPUSES
An individual received a positive COVID-19 test result Saturday, Sept. 18. The individual was last on-site Tuesday, Sept. 14, in the Eastern and Western campus bookstores and began experiencing symptoms later that day. Areas visited by the individual were cleaned and sanitized repeatedly in the course of normal operations since the date of exposure.

Sept. 22, 2021 - COVID-19 Cases at Eastern and Western Campuses

EASTERN CAMPUS
An individual received a positive COVID-19 test result Tuesday, Sept. 21. The individual was last on-site Monday, Sept. 20, in EHCT 233 and began experiencing symptoms later that day. Areas visited by the individual were cleaned and sanitized upon reporting of the exposure and repeatedly cleaned and sanitized in the course of normal operations since the date of exposure.

WESTERN CAMPUS
An individual received a positive COVID-19 test result Wednesday, Sept. 22. The individual was last on-site Thursday, Sept. 16, in WHCT 270 D and began experiencing symptoms on Saturday, Sept. 18. Areas visited by the individual were cleaned and sanitized repeatedly in the course of normal operations since the date of exposure.

Sept. 21, 2021 - COVID-19 Case at Westshore Campus

WESTSHORE CAMPUS
An individual received a positive COVID-19 test result Saturday, Sept. 18. The individual was last on-site Monday, Sept. 13, in SHCS 258 and began experiencing symptoms on Wednesday, Sept. 15. Areas visited by the individual were cleaned and sanitized repeatedly in the course of normal operations since the date of exposure.

Sept. 20, 2021 - COVID-19 Cases at Metropolitan, Western and Westshore Campuses and JSTC

METROPOLITAN CAMPUS
An individual received a positive COVID-19 test result Thursday, Sept. 16. The individual was last on-site Monday, Sept. 13, in MHCS 304 and began experiencing symptoms on Tuesday, Sept. 14. Areas visited by the individual were cleaned and sanitized upon reporting of the exposure and repeatedly in the course of normal operations since the date of exposure.

Another individual received a positive COVID-19 test result Friday, Sept. 17. The individual, who was last on-site Tuesday, Sept. 14, in MLA 110 and 111, began experiencing symptoms on Monday, Sept. 13. Areas visited by the individual were cleaned and sanitized upon reporting of the exposure and repeatedly in the course of normal operations since the date of exposure.

WESTERN CAMPUS
An individual received a positive COVID-19 test result Saturday, Sept. 18. The individual was last on-site Friday, Sept. 17, in A223 and STEM D107 and began experiencing symptoms later that day. Areas visited by the individual were cleaned and sanitized upon reporting of the exposure and repeatedly in the course of normal operations since the date of exposure.

WESTSHORE CAMPUS
An individual received a positive COVID-19 test result Thursday, Sept. 16. The individual was last on-site Wednesday, Sept. 15, in SHCS 243 and began experiencing symptoms later that day. They were previously on-site Monday, Sept. 13, in SHCS 243 and 256. Areas visited by the individual were cleaned and sanitized upon reporting of the exposure and repeatedly in the course of normal operations since the date of exposure.

JERRY SUE THORNTON CENTER
An individual received a positive COVID-19 test result Sunday, Sept. 19. The individual was last on-site Wednesday, Sept. 15, in Alere and began experiencing symptoms later that day. Areas visited by the individual were cleaned and sanitized upon reporting of the exposure and repeatedly in the course of normal operations since the date of exposure.

Sept. 17, 2021 - COVID-19 Cases at Eastern, Metropolitan and Westshore Campuses

EASTERN CAMPUS
An individual received a positive COVID-19 test result Thursday, Sept. 16. The individual was last on-site Tuesday, Sept. 7, in EHCT 21 and 233 and began experiencing symptoms on Thursday, Sept. 9. Areas visited by the individual were cleaned and sanitized repeatedly in the course of normal operations since the date of exposure.

METROPOLITAN CAMPUS
An individual received a positive COVID-19 test result Thursday, Sept. 16. The individual was last on-site Monday, Sept. 13, in MTC 234 and began experiencing symptoms on Wednesday, Sept. 15. Areas visited by the individual were cleaned and sanitized upon reporting of the exposure and repeatedly in the course of normal operations since the date of exposure.

WESTSHORE CAMPUS
An individual received a positive COVID-19 test result Friday, Sept. 17. The individual was last on-site Wednesday, Sept. 15, in SHCS 159 and began experiencing symptoms on Thursday, Sept. 16. Areas visited by the individual were cleaned and sanitized upon reporting of the exposure and repeatedly in the course of normal operations since the date of exposure.

Sept. 16, 2021 - COVID-19 Cases at Eastern, Metropolitan and Western Campuses

EASTERN CAMPUS
An individual received a positive COVID-19 test result Wednesday, Sept. 15. The individual was last on-site Monday, Sept. 13, in ESS 1202 and adjacent restrooms and began experiencing symptoms later that night. Areas visited by the individual were cleaned and sanitized upon reporting of the exposure and repeatedly in the course of normal operations since the date of exposure.

Another individual received a positive COVID-19 test result Tuesday, Sept. 14. The individual was last on-site Monday, Sept. 13, in the bookstore and experienced noticeable symptoms the following day. Areas visited by the individual were cleaned and sanitized upon reporting of the exposure and repeatedly in the course of normal operations since the date of exposure.

METROPOLITAN CAMPUS
An individual received a positive COVID-19 test result Wednesday, Sept. 15. The individual was last on-site Monday, Sept. 13, in MHCS 205 and began experiencing symptoms on Tuesday, Sept. 14. Areas visited by the individual were cleaned and sanitized upon reporting of the exposure and repeatedly in the course of normal operations since the date of exposure.

Another individual received a positive COVID-19 test result Wednesday, Sept. 15. The individual was last on-site Monday, Sept. 13, in MHCS 336 and began experiencing symptoms on Tuesday, Sept. 14. Areas visited by the individual were cleaned and sanitized upon reporting of the exposure and repeatedly in the course of normal operations since the date of exposure.

WESTERN CAMPUS
An individual received a positive COVID-19 test result Wednesday, Sept. 15. The individual, who was last on-site Monday, Sept. 13, in WLA 120, began experiencing symptoms on Sunday, Sept. 12. Areas visited by the individual were cleaned and sanitized upon reporting of the exposure and repeatedly in the course of normal operations since the date of exposure.

Sept. 15, 2021 - COVID-19 Case at Metropolitan Campus

METROPOLITAN CAMPUS
An individual received a positive COVID-19 test result Friday, Sept. 10. The individual was last on-site Wednesday, Sept. 8, in MTC 103 and began experiencing symptoms later that night. Areas visited by the individual were cleaned and sanitized repeatedly in the course of normal operations since the date of exposure.

Sept. 14, 2021 - COVID-19 Cases at Metropolitan and Eastern Campuses

METROPOLITAN CAMPUS
An individual received a positive COVID-19 test result Friday, Sept. 10. The individual was last on-site Saturday, Sept. 4, in MCCA 18. The individual began experiencing symptoms on Monday, Sept. 6. Areas visited by the individual were cleaned and sanitized after reporting of the exposure and were cleaned and sanitized repeatedly in the course of normal operations since the date of exposure.

Another individual received a positive COVID-19 test result Monday, Sept. 13. The individual, who was asymptomatic, was on-site earlier that day in the MTC Testing Center and was tested for an unrelated reason. Areas visited by the individual were cleaned and sanitized after reporting of the exposure and were cleaned and sanitized repeatedly in the course of normal operations since the date of exposure.

EASTERN CAMPUS
An asymptomatic individual received a positive COVID-19 test result Monday, Sept. 13 after being on-site earlier that day in EEC 117. Areas visited by the individual were cleaned and sanitized after reporting of the exposure and were cleaned and sanitized repeatedly in the course of normal operations since the date of exposure

Sept. 13, 2021 - COVID-19 Case at Eastern Campus

EASTERN CAMPUS
An individual received a positive COVID-19 test result Saturday, Sept. 11. The individual was last on-site Thursday, Sept. 9, in EHCT 220. The individual began experiencing symptoms on Friday, Sept. 10. Areas visited by the individual were cleaned and sanitized after reporting of the exposure and were cleaned and sanitized repeatedly in the course of normal operations since the date of exposure.

Sept. 10, 2021 - COVID-19 Case at Transportation Innovation Center

TRANSPORTATION INNOVATION CENTER
An individual received a positive COVID-19 test result Thursday, Sept. 9. The individual, who was last on-site Wednesday, Sept.1, had begun experiencing symptoms on Tuesday, Aug. 31. Areas visited by the individual were cleaned and sanitized after reporting of the exposure and were cleaned and sanitized repeatedly in the course of normal operations since the date of exposure.

Sept. 9, 2021 - COVID-19 Cases at Eastern and Westshore Campuses

EASTERN CAMPUS
An individual received a positive COVID-19 test result Sunday, Sept. 5. The individual was last on-site Thursday, Sept. 2, in EEC 16 and the greenhouse. The individual began experiencing symptoms on Saturday, Sept. 4. Areas visited by the individual were cleaned and sanitized after reporting of the exposure and were cleaned and sanitized repeatedly in the course of normal operations since the date of exposure.

WESTSHORE CAMPUS
An individual received a positive COVID-19 test result Friday, Sept. 3. The individual was last on-site Wednesday, Sept. 1, in SHCS 253 A and 240. The individual began experiencing symptoms later that day. Areas visited by the individual were cleaned and sanitized after reporting of the exposure and were cleaned and sanitized repeatedly in the course of normal operations since the date of exposure.

Sept. 8, 2021 - COVID-19 Cases at Eastern, Western, Metropolitan and Westshore Campuses

EASTERN CAMPUS
An individual received a positive COVID-19 test result Tuesday, Sept. 7. The individual was last on-site Thursday, Sept. 2, in EHCT 130 and breakout rooms along the EMT corridor. The individual began experiencing symptoms on Tuesday, Aug. 31. Areas visited by the individual were cleaned and sanitized after reporting of the exposure and were cleaned and sanitized repeatedly in the course of normal operations since the date of exposure.

METROPOLITAN CAMPUS
An individual received a positive COVID-19 test result Tuesday, Sept. 7. The individual was last on-site Tuesday, Aug. 31, in MHCS 326 and the Nursing office. The individual began experiencing symptoms on Thursday, Sept. 2. Areas visited by the individual were cleaned and sanitized after reporting of the exposure and were cleaned and sanitized repeatedly in the course of normal operations since the date of exposure.

WESTERN CAMPUS
An individual received a positive COVID-19 test result Sunday, Sept. 5. The individual was last on-site Wednesday, Sept. 1, in WHCS 231A. The individual began experiencing symptoms later that day. Areas visited by the individual were cleaned and sanitized after reporting of the exposure and were cleaned and sanitized repeatedly in the course of normal operations since the date of exposure.

WESTSHORE CAMPUS
An individual received a positive COVID-19 test result Monday, Sept. 6. The individual was last on-site Friday, Sept. 3, in SHCS 163 and 253-2. The individual began experiencing symptoms later that day. Areas visited by the individual were cleaned and sanitized after reporting of the exposure and were cleaned and sanitized repeatedly in the course of normal operations since the date of exposure.

Sept. 7, 2021 - COVID-19 Cases at Metropolitan and Westshore Campuses

METROPOLITAN CAMPUS
An individual received a positive COVID-19 test result over the weekend. The individual was last on-site Friday, Sept. 3, at the Metropolitan Campus’ Einstein Bros. Bagels location. The individual worked at Einstein’s that morning and left around 11 a.m. when they started feeling ill. The Metro Campus Einstein’s is closed today. Areas visited by the individual were cleaned and sanitized after reporting of the exposure and were cleaned and sanitized repeatedly in the course of normal operations since the date of exposure.

WESTSHORE CAMPUS
An individual received a positive COVID-19 test result Tuesday, Sept. 7. The individual was last on-site Wednesday, Sept. 1, in SHCS 240 and 253A. The individual began experiencing symptoms on Friday, Sept. 3. Areas visited by the individual were cleaned and sanitized after reporting of the exposure and were cleaned and sanitized repeatedly in the course of normal operations since the date of exposure.

Sept. 3, 2021 - COVID-19 Case at Eastern and Metropolitan Campuses

EASTERN AND METROPOLITAN CAMPUSES
An individual received a positive COVID-19 test result Thursday, Sept. 2. The individual was on-site Wednesday, Sept. 1, at the Eastern Campus (ESS 1203 and adjacent restrooms) and Thursday, Sept. 2, at the Metropolitan Campus (MCC 221). The individual did not experience symptoms and was tested for an unrelated reason. Areas visited by the individual were cleaned and sanitized after reporting of the exposure and were cleaned and sanitized repeatedly in the course of normal operations since the date of exposure.

Students, faculty and staff who were in close contact with the above-mentioned individual have been notified, advised to self-monitor using the College’s health assessment and/or self-quarantine for 14 days, and provided with testing information. Individuals who test positive are advised to follow all medical and public health guidance and College protocols prior to returning to campus. Any individual whose actions related to an on-campus exposure potentially violate College guidance are referred for appropriate disciplinary review.

Sept. 1, 2021 - COVID-19 Case at Western Campus

WESTERN CAMPUS
An individual received a positive COVID-19 test result Tuesday, Aug. 31. The individual was on-site Monday, Aug. 30, in the Enrollment Center and WAATC 35. The individual began experiencing symptoms after leaving campus. Areas visited by the individual were cleaned and sanitized after reporting of the exposure and were cleaned and sanitized repeatedly in the course of normal operations since the date of exposure.

August 10 - Clarify Current Protocols

As of yesterday, Monday, Aug. 9, the social distancing requirement in classrooms is 3 feet. Social distancing in all other areas of the College will continue to be 6 feet. These guidelines follow recommendations from the CDC, the state and Cuyahoga County.

Workplace spacing assessments across the College are ongoing. If you have concerns about spacing in your work area, contact your supervisor, who will work with Risk Management.
Masks must be worn inside any Tri-C building, regardless of your vaccination status.
Fully vaccinated employees may remove their masks in certain situations:
- If your workspace has a door and/or walls, dividers or plexiglass shields, you may remove your mask when alone.
- If your workspace does not have a door and/or walls or dividers but is 6 feet or further from another person, you may remove your mask when alone.
Masks must be worn in meetings of two or more individuals even when 6-foot social distancing is observed.
Masks should be worn outdoors on College property wherever 6-foot social distancing cannot be maintained.
All visitors must follow Tri-C’s masking and social distancing guidelines.
Students and contractors have been notified of the guidelines that apply to them. Signage has been placed in all buildings to notify individuals coming to a Tri-C campus or facility for the first time. Additionally, information will continue to be posted on our website and shared through social media.

Important Reminders

Extensive safety protocols currently remain in place at all College locations. Additionally, more than 200 bipolar ionization filters were recently installed across the College, covering classrooms, offices and general gathering areas. These systems remove 99.4% of all COVID-related viruses from the air.

The College will continue to monitor the number of COVID-19 exposures and cases, adjusting these plans if necessary.

We need everyone’s help to keep our community safe by continuing to follow safety protocols:

Perform a daily health assessment before coming to any campus or facility, and review and electronically sign the COVID-19 Statement of Personal Responsibility once per semester
Wear a mask properly when required
Maintain appropriate physical distance as directed by current College guidance
Wash your hands frequently, for 20 seconds
Celebrate small
Don’t eat or drink with anyone outside your household
Limit travel

If you’ve been exposed to the virus and have not been fully vaccinated, you must isolate at home for 14 days. Do not come to the College. Notify Risk.Management@tri-c.edu for specific instructions or questions.

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