New York Film Academy
February 4, 2022, 10:00 am

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.

One member of the NYFA community tested positive for COVID-19. This individual was asymptomatic and tested positive when participating in the NYFA Surveillance Testing Protocol. This individual has been instructed to Self-Isolate.

The individuals identified as close contacts have been informed of their possible exposure and directed to follow NYFA’s guidelines for post-exposure to person(s) diagnosed with COVID-19.

The individual 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 have been thoroughly disinfected. The individual who tested positive is a not 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 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.

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