New York Film Academy
November 3, 2021, 3:00pm

Dear NYFA NY Community,

As part of keeping our community informed of the incidence of COVID-19 at the NY Campus, we send you this notification.

Two members of the NYFA community tested positive this week for COVID-19. Both individuals sought testing in response to experiencing one or more COVID-19 related symptoms. Both individuals have been instructed to Self-Isolate. The individuals identified as close contacts have been identified and informed of their possible exposure.

All close contacts of the individuals who tested positive for COVID-19 were fully vaccinated. They are not required to Self-Quarantine, however, as per the updated CDC guidelines, they were instructed to seek RT-PCR testing 5-7 days after the last day of exposure, and both monitor their symptoms and avoid contact with individuals at risk of severe COVID-19 illness for 14 days after last day of exposure.

Only one of the individuals who tested positive for COVID -19 was present on campus during the infectious period. The on-campus rooms occupied by the individual who tested positive were thoroughly disinfected. Neither of the individuals who tested positive is a resident of the EHS facility.


Best Practices To Staying Healthy? Good Personal Hygiene and Getting Vaccinated

Currently, the incidence rates of new cases of COVID-19 in NYC are decreasing, but they remain high. Because of the present-day transmission rates in New York City, unvaccinated people are at a very high risk of infection. Vaccinated people are at less risk of infection.

If you are vaccinated and if you are unvaccinated, please remain vigilant by: strictly following personal hygiene guidelines; practicing physical distancing; wearing masks when indoors; and staying home when you are sick. Even if you are fully vaccinated, you are at risk of becoming infected, especially if you engage in higher risk behaviors, such as dining indoors at bars and restaurants, especially when not everyone gathered is vaccinated. By practicing caution and abiding by these health guidelines, you will limit your exposure to the virus, and you will be doing all you can to stay healthy and protect the safety of our community.


For more tips on staying healthy and for guidance on how to access care should you become ill, please visit the NYFA Student Hub.

To stay updated on all NYFA COVID-19 health and safety protocols, please visit the COVID Safety Plan.

For ongoing updates of the incidence of illness on the NY NYFA Campus, please consult the NY Campus Dashboard.

Also, please report positive COVID-19 test results to: covidteamny@nyfa.edu.

We thank you and applaud you for your cooperation!

NYFA COVID-19 Response Team