COVID-19 Close Contact or Positive Test Result Guidance
Spalding University will observe current CDC, Kentucky, and Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness guidelines and may institute practices that are more restrictive in the best interest of the campus community. These guidelines are subject to change.
What to do if you've been exposed to COVID-19?
Vaccinated and Boosted Individuals
Students
- Report your exposure to the Eagle Care Clinic immediately at (502) 873-4255 or email eaglecare@spalding.edu so they can manage your care
- Provide proof of your vaccination record if we do not already have it on file
- You do not need to quarantine if you do not have symptoms
- You are required to wear a well-fitting mask (the CDC suggests KN95 or N95) for 10 full days from your last exposure
- You are required to get a PCR test 5 days after exposure
- If you develop symptoms, quarantine until you receive your test results, and call the Eagle Care Clinic immediately
Employees
If you are exposed to or are experiencing symptoms (CDC resource) of COVID-19, please email Executive Director of Human Resources Jennifer Brockhoff at jbrockhoff@spalding.edu to seek guidance before coming to campus, and please make immediate plans to get tested.
Confirmed COVID-19 within the past 90 days
Students
- You do not need to quarantine if you do not have symptoms
- You are required to wear a well-fitting mask (the CDC suggests KN95 or N95) for 10 full days from your last exposure
- If you develop symptoms, isolate immediately and schedule a PCR test with the Eagle Care Clinic at eaglecare@spaldig.edu or 502.873.4255.
NOT Vaccinated or Boosted Individuals
Students
- Report your exposure to the Eagle Care Clinic immediately at 502.873.4255 or email eaglecare@spalding.edu so they can manage your care
- You must stay home and quarantine for at least 5 full days after your last date of exposure if you have no symptoms
- You are required to get a PCR test 5 days after exposure regardless of symptoms; you can do this at the Eagle Care Clinic
- Monitor for the onset of symptoms for up to 10 days from exposure
- You are required to wear a well-fitting mask (the CDC suggests KN95 or N95) for 10 full days from your last exposure
- You must receive a release from the Eagle Care Clinic to return to normal activities
Employees
If you are exposed to or are experiencing symptoms (CDC resource) of COVID-19, please email Executive Director of Human Resources Jennifer Brockhoff at jbrockhoff@spalding.edu to seek guidance before coming to campus, and please make immediate plans to get tested.
What to do if you test positive for COVID-19 or have symptoms?
Positive for COVID-19 or have symptoms, regardless of vaccination status
Students
- Isolate for at least 5 days
- Report your test results to the Eagle Care Clinic immediately at (502) 873-4255 or email eaglecare@spalding.edu so they can manage your care
- Have symptoms
- You can end isolation after 5 full days if you are fever-free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medications and symptoms are improving
- You are required to wear a well-fitting mask (the CDC suggests KN95 or N95) for 10 full days since the start of symptoms
- Never had symptoms
- You can end isolation after 5 full days from the date of your COVID-19 test
- You are required to wear a well-fitting mask (the CDC suggests KN95 or N95) for 10 full days since your positive test
- Severely Ill
- You must isolate for at least 10 days
- You are required to wear a well-fitting mask (the CDC suggests KN95 or N95) for 10 full days since the start of symptoms
- You must receive a release from the Eagle Care Clinic to return to normal activities
Employees
Employees who test positive for COVID-19 should not come to campus and are required to notify their supervisor and Jennifer Brockhoff, Executive Director of Human Resources, jbrockhoff@spalding.edu.
What are the symptoms of COVID-19 ?
According to the CDC, people with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus.
List of symptoms
- 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
*This list does not include all possible symptoms. CDC will continue to update this list of symptoms as it learns more about COVID-19.
Where can I get tested for COVID-19?
Here is a list of COVID-19 testing sites in Jefferson County.
The Kentucky COVID-19 website includes a list of test sites throughout the state.
The state’s COVID-19’s hotline is (800) 722-5725.
Where should I quarantine if I live on campus?
Isolation and quarantine rooms are provided for on-campus residents on a space-available basis. If space is not available, you may be required to isolate or quarantine off campus at your own cost. Residential students in isolation or quarantine on campus will be provided meal delivery from the Spalding University café and can order items from the Campus Store for delivery by emailing sustore@spalding.edu. sustore@spalding.edu.
Where can I get a new vaccination card?
If you have misplaced your COVID-19 vaccination card, you may request your vaccination record through the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness by calling (502) 912-8515. If you got the vaccine outside of Kentucky and the Louisville health department is unable to access your vaccine records, try contacting the county health department where you were vaccinated or the specific provider/location where you received the vaccine.
Please Note: These guidelines are subject to change. Last updated 2.11.22.