COVID-19 Information

COVID-19 is still with us, so the Student Health Center coordinators and the District’s HR leaders created this handy FAQ to help employees who have questions.

Where can I get FREE COVID-19 test kits?

Call the Student Health Center on your campus to see if they have test kits available for you to pick up, or use the Ventura County Recovers website to find the complete list of testing sites in the county.

District Administrative Center employees, contact Oxnard College’s Student Health Center or use the Ventura County Recovers website to find the complete list of testing sites in the county.

Can I use an at-home test kit to determine if I have COVID-19?  

At-home test kits (antigen tests) are completely fine to use, but remember to test 3–5 days following exposure. If you test too soon, the result will not be accurate. You do not need to go to a medical facility to be tested.

I have been exposed to COVID-19 and don’t have any symptoms. Now what?

• You may come to campus.
• Test 3–5 days following your exposure regardless of whether you have been vaccinated or boosted.      
• Consider testing as soon as possible to see if you are already infected. If you test negative before Day 3, test again 48 hours later.
• If you had COVID-19 in the last 30 days, you do not need to test. If it has been over 30 days, follow the testing recommendations above.
• If your test result is positive, seek treatment and isolate.
• Wear a well-fitting mask (N95, KN95, KF94 or surgical mask) around others (even at home) for 10 days following exposure—even if your test is negative.
• Monitor yourself for COVID-19 symptoms for 10 days. If symptoms develop, test immediately and stay home.
• Consider getting vaccinated or boosted if you have not done so yet. The best way to protect yourself from getting very sick from a future COVID-19 exposure and infection is to get vaccinated and boosted now.

I have been exposed to COVID-19 and have symptoms. Now what?

• Please do not come to campus, as you may infect others without knowing it.
• Report it on the MyVCCCD mobile app. Instructions for downloading the mobile app are on the VCCCD information technology webpage here.
• Contact the Student Health Center; staff may not be available immediately but will contact you as soon as possible.
• Contact your supervisor.
• Test right away. 
• Isolate (stay home and separate yourself from others) while waiting for test results.

I tested positive for COVID-19. Now what?

• Please do not come to campus, as you may infect others without knowing it.  
• Report it on the MyVCCCD mobile app. Upload your positive test results. Instructions for downloading the mobile app are on the VCCCD information technology webpage here.
• Contact the Student Health Center; staff may not be available immediately but will contact you as soon as possible.
• Contact your supervisor.
• Contact HR if you are off work more than five working days, as you will need to complete leave of absence paperwork.
• Speak to a healthcare provider about treatment options, especially if you develop symptoms.
• Isolate for 10 days or end isolation sooner if symptoms are resolving and you have a negative COVID test 5 or more days after symptoms start or a positive test.
• Start counting isolation days with Day 1 being the first full day after your symptoms began (or the day after your positive test if you have no symptoms). 
• Wear a well-fitting mask if you need to be around others during your isolation period.

HR INFORMATION

I tested positive. Can I work from home?

No. You need to take care of yourself and focus on getting well.

Are the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act & the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (“Emergency FMLA”) still available?

No, they have expired.

REGARDING STUDENTS:

My student informed me they have COVID symptoms. Now what?

Inform the student to:

• Not come to campus, as you may infect others without knowing it.  
• Report it on the MyVCCCD mobile app. Instructions for downloading the mobile app are on the VCCCD information technology webpage here.
• Contact the Student Health Center.
• Test right away. 
• Isolate (stay home and separate yourself from others) while waiting for test results.
• If the result is negative, test again 48 hours later.

My student informed me they tested positive for COVID. Now what?

Inform the student to:

• Not come to campus, as you may infect others without knowing it.  
• Report it on the MyVCCCD mobile app. Instructions for downloading the mobile app are on the VCCCD information technology webpage here.
• Contact the Student Health Center.
• Speak to a healthcare provider about treatment options, especially if you develop symptoms.
• Isolate for 10 days or end isolation sooner if symptoms are resolving and you have a negative COVID test 5 or more days after symptoms start or a positive test.
• Start counting isolation days with Day 1 being the first full day after your symptoms began (or the day after your positive test if you have no symptoms). 
• Wear a well-fitting mask if you need to be around others during your isolation period.

For more info, visit California Department of Public Health Guidance on Isolation and Quarantine.

If you’re not feeling well, please don't come to campus. Do complete the Daily Screening Form in the MyVCCCD app checking any/all of the common COVID-19 symptoms (fever/chills, loss of taste/smell, cough, or shortness of breath, congestion/runny nose, sore throat). The Student Health Centers will contact you for guidance. If your symptoms are severe, contact your local provider.

Be sure to email your professor and keep them updated. Please do not return to campus until you have tested negative. 

Public Health continues to recommend that the public do the following to protect themselves from all respiratory illnesses:

• Stay home when you are sick.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Limit close contact, like hugging/kissing and sharing cups or utensils, with people who are sick.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Facemasks are most effective when well-fitting and used appropriately by health care workers and people who are sick.
• Get a flu immunization to prevent influenza if you have not done so this season.

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) HEALTH CARE AGENCY INFORMATION For general questions about COVID-19 visit Ventura County Recovers – Ventura County Recovers If you have questions about your symptoms, your primary care provider is the best person to help you. Please call your own healthcare provider. If you do not have a primary care provider, call the clinic or provider listed on your medical card if you have insurance.

If you do not have insurance, search for a clinic near you. If you are experiencing a medical emergency such as difficulty breathing., call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Español - Para preguntas generales sobre COVID-19, visite Ventura County Recovers – Ventura County Recovers. Si tiene preguntas sobre sus síntomas o la posible exposición al virus, su proveedor de atención primaria es la mejor persona para ayudarlo.  Si no tiene un proveedor de atención primaria, llame a la clínica o al proveedor que figura en su tarjeta médica si tiene seguro de salud. Si no tiene seguro de salud, haga clic aquí para buscar una clínica cerca de usted. Si tiene una emergencia médica, como dificultad para respirar, llame al 9-1-1 o vaya a la sala de emergencias más cercana.

For up-to-date information regarding COVID-19, including number of cases in the United States, visit:

• The California Department of Public Health website
• Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html