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October 7, 2022
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Update for Week of October 10, 2022

Health Services Update

The flu is a respiratory illness that is caused by a virus that attacks the nose, throat, and lungs. It is not the same as the “stomach flu.” Symptoms of the flu include fever, dry cough, sore throat, headache, extreme fatigue, and body aches. These symptoms usually start suddenly and will prevent you from going to class and participating in activities for several days. Getting a flu vaccine can help protect you from getting the flu and helps to stop the spread of the virus. Your yearly influenza immunization is one simple step you can do to help create a safer community. 

Join us for the COVID-19 Booster vaccination clinic on campus. Registration is due by Monday, October 10 at 12 p.m.

Wednesday, October 12 and Thursday, October 13, 2022
Skoglund Gymnasium
7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. CT
Sign-up for an appointment here

COVID-19 Updates

New COVID-19 cases, week of 9/25/22-10/1/22: 13

  • 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 / COVID-19 Updates and Information – 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