SWAY App Symptom Checker Information

Self-Certification Symptom Screening Process for Students and Campus Visitors

All College of the Desert students attending in-person classes or activities and non-employee visitors should self-screen for COVID-19 symptoms before coming to campus. The  CDC Self-Screen site provides general guidelines to determine whether or not a person should come to campus or work. 

If you do not pass, do not come to campus, stay home, and notify your instructor(s) immediately of your absence if you are a student. Depending upon your situation, you may be asked to stay away from class for an extended period. When you notify your instructor, please provide them with your contact information (phone or email) and your College of the Desert Student ID number.

As is currently the case, your instructor will notify the COVID-Reporting team of your absence, and a representative will contact you for more information and instructions. Once cleared to return, you and your instructor will also be notified of your expected return date. 

Self-Screening Process: Questions to Ask Yourself BEFORE Coming to Campus.

Question: Regardless of my vaccination status, in the last 48 hours, have I experienced any of the symptoms below?

IMPORTANT:
ANSWER “YES” EVEN IF YOU BELIEVE THE SYMPTOM(S) IS BECAUSE OF SOME OTHER MEDICAL CONDITION (FOR EXAMPLE, ANSWER “YES” IF YOU HAVE A RUNNY NOSE BECAUSE OF ALLERGIES).

·        fever or chills

·        cough

·        shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

·        fatigue

·        muscle or body aches

·        headache

·        new loss of taste or smell

·        sore throat

·        congestion or runny nose

·        nausea or vomiting

·        diarrhea

Question: What if I have experienced these symptoms?

If you have had any of the above symptoms in the last 48 hours, DO NOT physically return to campus until symptoms have improved for more than 48 hours. As you are required to do so now, you must notify your instructor(s) of your absence. 

Question: What if I have a medical condition that makes it look like I have COVID (examples: allergies, chronic headaches, etc.). 

Answer: If you have a medical condition that causes any of these symptoms and need access to a College of the Desert campus, please get in touch with a member of the COVID-19 Reporting Team at covidreporting@collegeofthedesert.edu. A member of the team will contact you with your next steps.

Question: Are you isolating or quarantining because you tested positive for COVID-19, or are you worried that you may be sick with COVID-19?

Answer: If you can answer “No,” you are permitted to access campus. If you cannot answer “No,” do not visit the campus, notify your instructor(s) of your absence, and contact the COVID-19 Reporting Team at covidreporting@collegeofthedesert.edu or covid@collegeofthedesert.edu. 

Question: Have I been in close physical contact in the last 14 days with anyone known to have laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 or anyone with any symptoms consistent with COVID-19? 

Answer: If you can answer “No,” you are permitted to access campus. If you cannot answer “No,” do not visit the campus, notify your instructor(s) of your absence, and contact the COVID-19 Reporting Team at covidreporting@collegeofthedesert.edu or covid@collegeofthedesert.edu. 

Question: Are you currently waiting on the results of a COVID-19 test? IMPORTANT: ANSWER “NO” IF YOU ARE WAITING ON THE RESULTS OF A PRE-TRAVEL OR POST-TRAVEL COVID-19 TEST

Answer: If you can answer “No,” you are permitted to access campus. If you cannot answer “No,” do not visit the campus, notify your instructor(s) of your absence, and contact the COVID-19 Reporting Team at covidreporting@collegeofthedesert.edu or covid@collegeofthedesert.edu. 

 

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