COVID-19 Resources for Employees

The COVID-19 pandemic represents the gravest public health challenge faced in a century. The San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) is committed to providing a safe working environment for each of our colleagues. Many members of the SDCCD community are working on campuses to sustain the essential services that protect and serve each campus. We have developed this page to help you have access to the information you need whether you are working from home remotely or preparing to return to work.

The Chancellor provides periodic updates to clarify the District’s return to work guidance and timeline. Employees returning to work should utilize these guidelines to assist you with a safely returning to work. Additionally we want you to be aware of steps to assist you in establishing and maintaining SDCCD preventative measures.

We also want our employees to be informed regarding the various requirements regarding COVID-19, from Travel Regulations, to Quarantine and Isolations, and, after a COVID-19 event when it is safe to return to work following a COVID-19 diagnosis. We have also implemented other activities that are intended to keep you safe now and in the future, such as on-campus screening, cleaning/disinfecting, safety training, and information for COVID-19 leave needs.

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People at the SDCCD who have been exposed to COVID 19

COVID-19 TRENDS AND DATA
09/17/2021

There were 7,320 new COVID-19 cases in California on Wednesday, compared to 7,127 new cases in the state on September 8. Over the past seven days, there have been 20 cases per 100,000 people statewide, down from 23.9 cases per 100,000 on September 8 and continuing a steady decline from mid-August. The test positivity rate across the state is 3.4%, down from 4.5% on September 8. While the lower test positivity rate is generally good news, it is primarily due to the significant increase in tests being conducted as many employers have begun enforcing a testing requirement for unvaccinated employees.
In San Diego County, there were 729 new cases on Wednesday, compared to 738 new cases on September 8. The 7-day average dropped significantly to 21.1 per 100,000 as of September 15 from 28.1 cases per 100,000 on September 8. The case rate for unvaccinated residents is 59.3 per 100,000, compared to 13.9 per 100,000 vaccinated residents.
Over the past 30 days, there have been 27,328 COVID-19 cases, 79.5% (21,741) of those cases were unvaccinated individuals. The test positivity rate in the county is 4.4%, down from 5.5% last week.
Vaccination rates in the county increased slightly, from 77.5% last week to 78.2% as of September 15. Among 20-29 year-old residents, the rate has increased slightly from 63% to 63.8%. Within the District, as of September 13th, 3,064 employees have submitted proof of vaccination or a declaration they are not vaccinated; 89.5% of responses have been proof of vaccination. 1,445 employees have not provided documentation of vaccination or an exemption request.