COVID Guidelines and Other Infectious Diseases

Any individual who tests positive for COVID-19 and/or displays COVID-19 symptoms (without an alternate diagnosis or negative COVID-19 test) should isolate regardless of vaccination status:

• Isolate at home for the first five days (starting with the day after symptoms began or day after test was taken for those without symptoms)
• If symptoms have improved or no symptoms developed, return to normal activities, while wearing a well-fitted mask, for the next five days to protect others
• If individual has a fever, stay home until fever free for a period of 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medications before returning to normal activities while wearing a well-fitted mask, until the 10-day period is complete

OR

• Isolate at home for 10 days if unwilling/unable to wear a mask

Notification of Contacts

• Individuals who test positive for COVID-19 should also notify others whom they had contact with during the time they were contagious (beginning two days before symptoms started or testing positive if no symptoms are present)
• Prioritize notification of individuals who are personal/household contacts and immunocompromised or high-risk individuals
• Individuals would then follow the below guidance on Quarantine

MDHHS COVID-19 Guidelines

CDC Guidelines for COVID-19 Isolation

The following instructions should be followed regardless of your immunization status.

If you are exposed to someone who is positive for COVID-19:

• Wear a well-fitting mask as soon as you find out you were exposed (home quarantine is an alternative for those who are unable or unwilling to mask)
• Start counting from Day 1 (Day 0 = the last day you were exposed to the person with COVID-19, Day 1 is the first full day AFTER your last exposure)
• Avoid unmasked activities or activities with higher risk of exposing vulnerable individuals for 10 days from the date of last exposure
• Watch for symptoms for a full 10 days
• If you develop symptoms - Isolate Immediately AND get tested, stay home until you have your result. If you do a at home rapid test, and it is negative, repeat the test after 48 hours. 
• If your test is positive, you must follow ISOLATION guidelines.  Your new Day 0 will be the day your symptoms began. 
• If you do NOT develop symptoms, get tested no earlier than day 5 after exposure.  

MDHHS COVID-19 Guidelines

CDC Guidelines for COVID-19 Exposures

Graham Health Center is no longer tracking cases or exposures per the Oakland University change in process communicated in Spring 2023.

If you wish to have your positive test recorded in your secure patient record with GHC, you may upload your result to your secure patient portal.  If you choose to do so, please note you will not receive any individualized instructions.  If you choose to upload the results, please be sure to submit your record as follows:  Type of test (rapid antigen or PCR), date the test was collected, and result.  You will also need to submit an image of your lab report or rapid test.  If you have a positive home test, please write you name, and the date the test was taken, on the test cassette or card.  

It is expected that anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 follow Isolation Instructions as outlined on the CDC website (also noted above).

For University Housing Resident Students in Isolation:

1. Follow your Advance Plan as identified when you moved into housing. 
2. If you have questions, please talk to your Resident Advisor.
3. In the event you need to leave your space or be around others, you must wear a mask at all times.
4. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call campus police at (248) 370-3331 for assistance getting an ambulance to the emergency department.
5. If you are having thoughts of harming yourself or feeling suicidal, please contact the following ON CAMPUS RESOURCES:
   • M-F 8AM-5PM - The Oakland University Counseling Center at 248-370-3465.
   • AFTER HOURS and if you are experiencing an emergency, please call OUPD at (248) 370-3331.
   • You may also contact one of the following OFF CAMPUS crisis hotline numbers:
     • Common Ground 1-800-231-1127
     • Suicide Hotline: 1-800-SUICIDE (1800-784-2433)
     • Crisis Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
     • The Trevor Lifeline: 1-866-488-7386

What CAN’T You Do While in Isolation?

• DO NOT go to face-to-face classes, work, public events, eat with others in public spaces (cafeteria/food court)
• DO NOT leave your room except to travel to your assigned restroom, for food pick-up or to receive medical care.
• DO NOT have visitors. Family and friends may not come to visit as this puts them and others at risk.

• How to Take Care of Yourself:
  • Eat regular, healthy meals
  • Get at least eight hours of sleep
  • Stay hydrated
  • Find a way to keep active in your room. Consider streaming various exercise classes
  • Open your windows and get fresh air when you can
  • Connect with friends and family virtually
  • Do not use alcohol or recreational drugs
  • No smoking, no vaping
  • Monitor your symptoms
  • Monitor your temperature and heart rate daily. If you have a way to check your oxygen saturation (xx%), please do so. Keep a log of this information
  • Use fever-reducing medicines as indicated by medical personnel

What is available to you when you are in isolation? 

• Health care:
  • Graham Health Center
    • Secure patient portal
    • Phone: 248-370-2341
    • Email: [email protected]
  • If it is after hours and you are having difficulty breathing or other severe symptoms, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
    
    
• Mental care:
  • Counseling Center Resources
    • OU Counseling Center
    • Phone: 248-370-3465
  • Common Ground 1-800-231-1127
  • Suicide Hotline: 1-800-SUICIDE (1800-784-2433)
  • Crisis Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
  • The Trevor Lifeline: 1-866-488-7386
    
    
• Physical health:
  • The Rec Center has online resources for online activities.
    
    
• Academic support: 
  • Don’t forget to contact your professors and let them know that you will not be able to attend class.