If you have tested positive for COVID-19 let us know per the instructions outlined below. If you believe you may have been exposed to someone who was positive for COVID-19 you should monitor yourself for symptoms and you are encouraged to get tested.

Students - Report positive COVID-19 tests using the Student COVID-19 Report Online Form. The College closely monitors CDC and State guidelines. Once you submit your report using the link above, a team member will review your submitted form. You will then be contacted by your Student Dean's Office by phone and/or email and provided additional information and resources that are available to students.

Employees - To report a positive COVID-19 result, employees should send an email with the date their symptoms began or the date they tested positive to: employee.covid19@broward.edu and also inform their supervisor. This mailbox is monitored by Talent and Culture, who will respond and provide information about the resources available to employees.

Protocol After Reporting

After reporting your positive COVID-19 test, you may be instructed to self-isolate based on your circumstances. The College is guided by CDC guidelines on ending isolation.

Students must obtain clearance from their Student Dean before reporting to any onsite location. These are general guidelines and you will receive more detailed instructions based on your case.

Contact Tracing

The Florida Department of Health is conducting broad test tracking and contact tracing. If you or someone you have been in contact with tests positive for COVID-19, public health professionals may call to help you identify the time frame when you may have been contagious and recall your close contacts during that time.

Answer calls from 833-917-2880, 833-443-5364, 850-583-2419, or county health departments to discuss potential exposure to COVID-19 with a contact tracer.

Local COVID Vaccine and Positivity Rates:

Data is reported by:

• The State of Florida the positive case and vaccine rates.
• The CDC on Community Levels by state/county.

COVID-19 vaccines have been approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) via an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) and are now available to those age 5 and older. Below are informative resources about the vaccines that are available:

Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - COVID-19 Vaccines

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - COVID-19 Vaccines

Florida Department of Health - COVID-19 Vaccines in Florida

Finding Vaccine Distribution Sites: The State of Florida is in charge of administering vaccines. This includes determining where vaccine sites will be located and who is eligible to receive a vaccine. You can find detailed information about where to find vaccines, how to make appointments, and who is eligible using the Florida Department of Health Website's Vaccine Locator.

We would also like to address some of the questions you may have about how the vaccines will impact operations at Broward College.

• Am I required to get vaccinated? In accordance with state law, Broward College is not requiring our students or employees to get the vaccine. We highly encourage you to discuss the benefits/risks with your healthcare provider. Here is a link to the Florida Department of Health's COVID-19 Vaccine Information Page.
• Am I allowed to disclose whether or not I have been vaccinated? That is your personal choice, but there is nothing else restricting you from sharing this information. State law, however, restricts how governmental entities and educational institutions can use certain information about vaccine status and other COVID-19-related data.

All event plans must be submitted to the campus Business Deans with at least two weeks' advance notice to allow appropriate coordination and support, using the relevant emails below. Virtual meetings should be considered whenever possible. Broward College will continue to prioritize in-person instruction over non-instructional activities.

• centralfacilites@broward.edu
• northfacilites@broward.edu
• southfacilities@broward.edu

The College will continue to review events considering current environmental factors. Environmental factors include but are not limited to, local positivity rates, vaccination rates, as well as guidance from the state and Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

College-sponsored travel coordination and approvals should be addressed by department or program managers, and student club advisors.

For those who are planning college-sponsored travel, review and share with participants the appropriate CDC travel guidance and any travel advisories issued by the U.S. Dept. of State.

U.S. Dept. of State - Travel Map

CDC Guidance on Domestic Travel During COVID-19

CDC Guidance on International Travel During COVID-19