LA COVID-19 Health Report
November 20, 2020 - 5:50pm
Dear NYFA LA Community,
In our continued efforts to keep the NYFA LA community informed about incidences of COVID-19 within our community, please read this latest LA COVID-19 Health Report. Prior reports are posted on the LA Health and Campus Updates page on the NYFA Hub.
One member of the NYFA community has tested positive for COVID-19. This individual has not been present on campus at any time during the infectious period. This individual has, however, had close contact, off-campus, with NYFA community members outside of any NYFA-related activities.
All individuals within our community who have had close contact with the individual confirmed to have COVID-19 have been instructed to self-quarantine for 14 days. NYFA follows public health contact tracing guidelines to contact any individual who may have been exposed.
The individual who tested positive will be isolating until a safe return to in-person activities is possible.
NYFA LA is committed to monitoring and mitigating within our community the potential spread of SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 illness. Incidence rates of new cases of COVID-19 in Los Angeles have been increasing. The NYFA LA community is urged to be proactive and vigilant in following public health guidelines including:
Stay home when you are sick and avoid contact with people who are sick.
Follow personal hygiene guidelines:
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue, and then dispose of the tissue and clean your hands immediately.
Avoid sharing food, drinks, or utensils.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipes.
Wear a mask or face covering when venturing outside your home.
For ongoing updates of the incidence of illness on the NYFA LA Campus, please consult the Los Angeles Health and Campus Updates on the NYFA Hub.
To help maintain the safety of our community, please also report positive COVID-19 test results to:
Faculty and Staff: Pankti Shah, Director of Human Resources, pankti.shah@nyfa.edu
Students: Susan Ashe, Dean of Students, susan.ashe@nyfa.edu
Stay safe and be well,
COVID-19 Administration Team - LA