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Respiratory Viruses (Flu, COVID-19 and RSV)
In March 2024, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) updated its guidance for respiratory viruses including its COVID-19 isolation protocols, responding to the changing threat of COVID-19.
- Under the new CDC guidance, extended isolation following a positive COVID-19 diagnosis is no longer required. However, the university recommends following the CDC guidance that anyone who becomes sick with a respiratory virus, including COVID-19, remain at home until 24 hours after: 1) your symptoms are improving, with or without medication; and 2) you have not had a fever and are not using fever-reducing medication. Wear a mask around other until your symptoms have fully resolved. Read the complete CDC guidance for more about protecting yourself and others if you get sick.
- In keeping with the CDC’s recommendations, the university will not require an extended period of isolation following a positive COVID-19 diagnosis.
- Continued mitigation strategies to prevent the spread of viruses. Students, faculty and staff should follow measures to reduce the spread of respiratory viruses on campus. The university continues to encourage members of the university community to follow CDC guidance for staying up to date with COVID-19 vaccination.
- Symptomatic testing for respiratory viruses will continue to be available on campus. Diagnostic testing for those with symptoms will continue to be available at Student Health Services and the Faculty/Staff Health & Wellness Clinic as part of regular appointments for those seeking evaluation for illness.
- Sick Leave and Continuity of Work/Instruction policies are available on the Human Resources website. Staff may access available sick leave as indicated in the Staff Manual and the Continuity of Work/Instruction policies online here. Since the CDC is no longer requiring isolation following a positive COVID-19 diagnosis, the application of these policies may be affected.
Elon will remain adaptive and responsive as conditions evolve. The university’s Infectious Disease Response Team meets regularly, monitoring campus conditions and working closely with local and state health officials to offer recommendations, as needed, to support the university community.
Sources of information
Additional consultation is available from the following sources:
For students:
- Student Health Services, 336-278-7230
- Office of the Dean of Students, 336-278-7200 or deanofstudents@elon.edu
For staff and faculty: