Health Services Update

The end of the semester is fast approaching. During this time, it is important to practice self care and rest. With all the activities and stress that is happening, it is easy for our bodies to get fatigued. When this happens without proper nutrition and rest, we are more susceptible to illnesses.  

Looking for ideas to help with stress? The Wellness Center is an excellent resource available here on campus for all St. Olaf students. 

In addition to the wellness center there are resources to help if you’re not feeling well including TimelyCare and Health Services. 

COVID-19 Updates

New COVID-19 cases, week of 11/20/22-11/26/22: 7

• Need more tests? You can order free at home tests from the Minnesota Department of Health: When you enter your address, you will need to put in your room number  Order Your Free At-Home Rapid Tests through the State of Minnesota (mn.gov)
• Use our COVID-19 reporting form to report symptoms, positive tests, or vaccination/booster updates.
• When to test: If you feel ill with COVID like symptoms, take a COVID test (day 1 – 24 hours post onset of symptoms). If the test is negative, repeat the test 48 hours later (day 3).  If you test negative and are still concerned you may have COVID-19, you may choose to test again 48 hours after the second test (day 5).
• Exposed to COVID-19: Start wearing a mask right away and test five full days (day 5) after the last time you were in close contact with a person with COVID-19. Your last day of contact is day zero. If your test is negative on day 5, repeat another test 24 to 48 hours later (on day 6 or 7) and continue to wear a mask for 10 full days.
• Still have questions about how and when to use a self test? Check out this video from the CDC When to use a self test