COVID-19 Information
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Message from the ACC President
April 28, 2023
Dr. Algie Gatewood
Dear College Community,
A reminder that due to current COVID-19 trends, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has designated for the federal Public Health Emergency to expire on May 11. As a result, I am making this my last COVID-19 update.
Let’s look at where we stand this week on COVID-19.
North Carolina, over the past year, has recorded 3,496,830 COVID-19 cases as of March 7, 2022 to April 27, 2023. Source: https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/dashboard
Alamance County – The County has reported 585 total deaths since the pandemic began, 38 positive cases over the last seven days, with 8 hospitalized over the same period. The county remains in single digits positivity at 5% over the past seven days. The community level remains at “Low.”
ACC Campus – Here at the end of April, our campus has reported a total of 5 positive cases for the entire month; 3 were vaccinated and 2 were unvaccinated. The ABSS Early College has not reported any recent cases.
To update our monthly numbers, here is a summary of positive COVID cases on our campus thus far in 2023:
- January: 30
- February: 12
- March: 8
- April: 5
A Reminder of ACC Campus COVID Protocols:
Masking on campus continues to be optional, but you are encouraged to mask up, especially if you are around a large group of people. We continue to maintain five sanitation stations around our campus with hand sanitizers and free masks.
Temperature kiosk checkers are located at main entrances of all buildings with simple instructions. Self-administered home tests are free at the following locations on campus: Room A01, main building (Health Educator’s office); Information Desk, main entrance; Dillingham Center, front desk.
ACC Safe App – perform your daily screening from the convenience of your cell phone. If you do not have this app, go to the Public Safety page on our website where you can download it.
Isolation and Precautions for People with COVID-19
- Regardless of vaccination status, you should isolate from others.
- You should also isolate if you are sick and suspect that you have COVID-19 but do not yet have test results.
If You Test Positive for COVID-19
- Complete ACC’s Self-Reporting Form and notify your instructors or supervisor.
- Stay home for at least 5 days and isolate from others in your home. You are likely most infectious during these first 5 days.
- Wear a high-quality mask if you must be around others at home and in public.
- Monitor your symptoms. If you have an emergency warning sign (like trouble breathing), seek emergency medical care immediately.
- It is important to also understand when to end isolation and when to stop wearing a mask.
Stay positive. Test Negative. Show Compassion.
Thanks,
Algie …
April 14, 2023
Dear College Community,
Let’s look at where we stand this week on COVID-19.
North Carolina, over the past year, has recorded 3,491,954 COVID-19 cases March 7, 2022 to April 13, 2023. Source: https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/dashboard
COVID-19 Variants Detected in NC
(since last week)
- Omicron XBB1.5 120 cases
- BQ.1.1 4 cases
- CH.1.1 2 cases
- XBB 7 cases
- BA.2 5cases
- BQ.1 2 cases
- BA.5 1 cases
Alamance County – The County has reported 572 total deaths since the pandemic began, 71 positive cases over the last seven days, with 28 hospitalized over the same period. The county remains in single digits positivity at 4% over the past seven days. The community level remains at “Low.”
ACC Campus – Our campus has reported a total of 4 positive cases since the beginning of April,3 were vaccinated and one was unvaccinated.
To update our monthly numbers, here is a summary of positive COVID cases on our campus thus far in 2023:
- January: 30
- February: 12
- March: 8
- April: 4
Announcement from the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced on February 9 that: Based on current COVID-19 trends, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is planning for the federal Public Health Emergency…to expire at the end of the day on May 11, 2023.
As a result, I will also discontinue my bi-weekly updates at that time with the last one posted for May 11.
A Reminder of ACC Campus COVID Protocols:
Masking on campus continues to be optional, but you are encouraged to mask up, especially if you are around a large group of people. We continue to maintain five sanitation stations around our campus with hand sanitizers and free masks.
Temperature kiosk checkers are located at main entrances of all buildings with simple instructions. Self-administered home tests are free at the following locations on campus: Room A01, main building (Health Educator’s office); Information Desk, main entrance; Dillingham Center, front desk.
Social distance as much as you deem comfortable, here on campus and in the community. This is a key factor in keeping yourself safe and healthy during this time.
ACC Safe App – perform your daily screening from the convenience of your cell phone. If you do not have this app, go to the Public Safety page on our website where you can download it.
Symptoms of COVID-19
People with COVID-19 have reported a wide range of symptoms. Symptoms may appear two to fourteen days after exposure to the virus and include:
- 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
Isolation and Precautions for People with COVID-19
- Regardless of vaccination status, you should isolate from others.
- You should also isolate if you are sick and suspect that you have COVID-19 but do not yet have test results.
If You Test Positive for COVID-19
- Complete ACC’s Self-Reporting Form and notify your instructors or supervisor.
- Stay home for at least 5 days and isolate from others in your home. You are likely most infectious during these first 5 days.
- Wear a high-quality mask if you must be around others at home and in public.
- Monitor your symptoms. If you have an emergency warning sign (like trouble breathing), seek emergency medical care immediately.
- It is important to also understand when to end isolation and when to stop wearing a mask.
Reminder about Additional Booster Shots
Boosters are available in North Carolina for people age 12 and older to protect against the latest COVID-19 variants.
COVID-19 vaccines are free to everyone, regardless of insurance or immigration status. People should get the updated COVID-19 booster two months after they finish their primary series or any booster dose.
Thanks,
Algie …
March 31, 2023
Dear College Community,
Let’s look at where we stand this week on COVID-19.
North Carolina, over the past year, has recorded 859,668 COVID-19 cases from March 26, 2022 to March 25, 2023. Source: https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/dashboard
COVID-19 Variants Detected in NC
(since last week)
- Omicron XBB1.5 120 cases
- BQ.1.1 4 cases
- CH.1.1 2 cases
- XBB 7 cases
- BA.2 5cases
- BQ.1 2 cases
- BA.5 1 cases
Alamance County – The County has reported 572 total deaths since the pandemic began, 96 positive cases over the last seven days, with 34 hospitalized over the same period. The county remains in single digits positivity at 5% over the past seven days. The community level remains at “Low.”
ACC Campus – As of the final week of March, our campus has reported a total of 6 positive cases, 3 for March 20-26 and 3 for March 27-30. The ABSS Early College has not reported any cases.
To update our monthly numbers, here is a summary of positive COVID cases on our campus thus far in 2023:
- January: 30
- February: 12
- March: 6
Announcement from the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced on February 9 that: Based on current COVID-19 trends, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is planning for the federal Public Health Emergency…to expire at the end of the day on May 11, 2023.
A Reminder of ACC Campus COVID Protocols:
Masking on campus continues to be optional, but you are encouraged to mask up, especially if you are around a large group of people. We continue to maintain five sanitation stations around our campus with hand sanitizers and free masks.
Temperature kiosk checkers are located at main entrances of all buildings with simple instructions. Self-administered home tests are free at the following locations on campus: Room A01, main building (Health Educator’s office); Information Desk, main entrance; Dillingham Center, front desk.
Social distance as much as you deem comfortable, here on campus and in the community. This is a key factor in keeping yourself safe and healthy during this time.
ACC Safe App – perform your daily screening from the convenience of your cell phone. If you do not have this app, go to the Public Safety page on our website where you can download it.
Symptoms of COVID-19
People with COVID-19 have reported a wide range of symptoms. Symptoms may appear two to fourteen days after exposure to the virus and include:
- 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
Isolation and Precautions for People with COVID-19
- Regardless of vaccination status, you should isolate from others.
- You should also isolate if you are sick and suspect that you have COVID-19 but do not yet have test results.
If You Test Positive for COVID-19
- Complete ACC’s Self-Reporting Form and notify your instructors or supervisor.
- Stay home for at least 5 days and isolate from others in your home. You are likely most infectious during these first 5 days.
- Wear a high-quality mask if you must be around others at home and in public.
- Monitor your symptoms. If you have an emergency warning sign (like trouble breathing), seek emergency medical care immediately.
- It is important to also understand when to end isolation and when to stop wearing a mask.
Reminder about Additional Booster Shots
Boosters are available in North Carolina for people age 12 and older to protect against the latest COVID-19 variants.
COVID-19 vaccines are free to everyone, regardless of insurance or immigration status. People should get the updated COVID-19 booster two months after they finish their primary series or any booster dose.
Thanks,
Algie …
March 17, 2023
Dear College Community,
Let’s look at where we stand on COVID-19.
North Carolina, over the past year, has recorded 3,467,226 COVID-19 cases from March 7, 2022 to March 16, 2023.
COVID-19 Variants Detected in NC
North Carolina (since last week)
- Omicron XBB1.5 267 cases
- BQ.1.1 18 cases
- CH.1.1 4 cases
- XBB 3 cases
- BA.2 3 cases
- BQ.1 2 cases
- BA.5 2 cases
- BA.2.75 1 case
Alamance County – The County has reported 572 total deaths since the pandemic began, 106 positive cases over the last seven days, with 30 hospitalized over the same period. Good news is that Alamance County has dropped to single digits once again with a 5% positivity rate over the past seven days. The community level remains at “Low.”
ACC Campus – More good news: midway through the month of March, our campus has not reported any positive cases. The ABSS Early College likewise has not reported any cases in March.
To update our monthly numbers, here is a summary of positive COVID cases on our campus thus far in 2023:
- January: 30
- February: 12
- March: 0
A Reminder of ACC Campus COVID Protocols:
Masking on campus continues to be optional, but you are encouraged to mask up, especially if you are around a large group of people. We continue to maintain five sanitation stations around our campus with hand sanitizers and free masks.
Temperature kiosk checkers are located at main entrances of all buildings with simple instructions. Self-administered home tests are free at the following locations on campus: Room A01, main building (Health Educator’s office); Information Desk, main entrance; Dillingham Center, front desk.
Social distance as much as you deem comfortable, here on campus and in the community. This is a key factor in keeping yourself safe and healthy during this time.
ACC Safe App – perform your daily screening from the convenience of your cell phone. If you do not have this app, go to the Public Safety page on our website where you can download it.
Symptoms of COVID-19
People with COVID-19 have reported a wide range of symptoms. Symptoms may appear two to fourteen days after exposure to the virus and include:
- 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
Isolation and Precautions for People with COVID-19
- Regardless of vaccination status, you should isolate from others.
- You should also isolate if you are sick and suspect that you have COVID-19 but do not yet have test results.
If You Test Positive for COVID-19
- Complete ACC’s Self-Reporting Form and notify your instructors or supervisor.
- Stay home for at least 5 days and isolate from others in your home. You are likely most infectious during these first 5 days.
- Wear a high-quality mask if you must be around others at home and in public.
- Monitor your symptoms. If you have an emergency warning sign (like trouble breathing), seek emergency medical care immediately.
- It is important to also understand when to end isolation and when to stop wearing a mask.
Reminder about Additional Booster Shots
Boosters are available in North Carolina for people age 12 and older to protect against the latest COVID-19 variants.
COVID-19 vaccines are free to everyone, regardless of insurance or immigration status. People should get the updated COVID-19 booster two months after they finish their primary series or any booster dose.
Thanks,
Algie …
March 5, 2023
Dear College Community,
Let’s look at where we stand on COVID-19.
North Carolina, over the past year, has recorded 3,467,226 COVID-19 cases from March 7, 2022 to March 1, 2023.
COVID-19 Variants Detected in NC
North Carolina (since last week)
- Omicron XBB1.5 169 cases
- BQ.1.1 53 cases
- BQ.1 7 cases
- BA.5 5 cases
- CH.1.1 3 cases
- XBB 2 cases
- BA.2.75 2 cases
Alamance County – The County has reported 570 total deaths since the pandemic began, 200 positive cases over the last seven days, with 63 hospitalized over the same period. The County has dropped to a 10% positivity over the past seven days. The community level remains at “Low.”
ACC Campus – As we have begun the month of March, our campus has reported 0 positive cases. To update our monthly numbers, here is a summary of positive COVID cases on our campus thus far in 2023:
- January: 30
- February: 12
A Reminder of ACC Campus COVID Protocols:
Masking on campus continues to be optional, but you are encouraged to mask up, especially if you are around a large group of people. We continue to maintain five sanitation stations around our campus with hand sanitizers and free masks.
Temperature kiosk checkers are located at main entrances of all buildings with simple instructions. Self-administered home tests are free at the following locations on campus: Room A01, main building (Health Educator’s office); Information Desk, main entrance; Dillingham Center, front desk.
Social distance as much as you deem comfortable, here on campus and in the community. This is a key factor in keeping yourself safe and healthy during this time.
ACC Safe App – perform your daily screening from the convenience of your cell phone. If you do not have this app, go to the Public Safety page on our website where you can download it.
Symptoms of COVID-19
People with COVID-19 have reported a wide range of symptoms. Symptoms may appear two to fourteen days after exposure to the virus and include:
- 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
If You Test Positive for COVID-19
- Complete ACC’s Self-Reporting Form and notify your instructors or supervisor.
- Stay home for at least 5 days and isolate from others in your home. You are likely most infectious during these first 5 days.
- Wear a high-quality mask if you must be around others at home and in public.
- Monitor your symptoms. If you have an emergency warning sign (like trouble breathing), seek emergency medical care immediately.
- It is important to also understand when to end isolation and when to stop wearing a mask.
Reminder about Additional Booster Shots
Boosters are available in North Carolina for people age 12 and older to protect against the latest COVID-19 variants.
COVID-19 vaccines are free to everyone, regardless of insurance or immigration status. People should get the updated COVID-19 booster two months after they finish their primary series or any booster dose.
Thanks,
Algie …
See previous messages from Dr. Gatewood here.
See the archived Health Alert information (from March 2020 to mid-2021) here.