Student Tribune

COVID-19 Case Update & Reminders

We are happy to report that everyone who participated in pooled testing this week tested negative. MCC is doing its part to help our community stay healthy and safe!

MCC COVID-19 pooled testing results for this week, beginning Nov. 15, are as follows:

• 0 positive cases were identified through pooled testing.
• 4 students are in mandatory quarantine.
• 9 students are isolating off campus.
• 1 student is isolating on campus.
• MCC’s on-campus positivity rate to date: 0.20%.
  • Week of Nov. 15 positivity rate (students): 0%
  • Week of Nov. 15 positivity rate (faculty and staff): 0%
  • Monroe County rolling 7-day average positivity: 8.4%

Reminders: If you feel ill or are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms (e.g., fever, cough, chills, etc.), please contact your health care provider or urgent care. Do not come to MCC. 

If you test positive for COVID-19 or have been instructed to quarantine (i.e., have been potentially exposed to the virus), direct them to immediately contact MCC Health Services at 292-2018 or healthsvc@monroec.edu and the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities studentrights@monroecc.edu to confirm next steps.

Upcoming Pooled Testing Sessions:  Monday, Nov. 22 and Tuesday, Nov. 23
MCC pooled testing sessions will be held 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 22 and 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23 in the Flynn Campus Center, starting in the Forum (3-130). No appointment necessary.

Thank you for wearing a mask inside MCC buildings regardless of your vaccination status. Please check the Coronavirus Updates & Resources web pages for the latest information. (A link to the web pages appears at the top left section of the website and myMCC.)

Classes will not held Wednesday-Friday, Nov. 24-26. (MCC will be open on Wednesday, but there will be no classes.) Enjoy your well-deserved Thanksgiving Recess!

Yule, Rosanna
Government and Community Relations
11/19/2021