Positive COVID-19 case reported on campus
Positive COVID-19 case reported on campus
April 26, 2021
Aloha Windward CC community,
A member of the Windward CC community has tested positive for COVID-19.
The individual was already self-isolating after being identified as a
close contact from a previous case. The contact tracing process
continues along with coordination with the state health department.
The impacted area had already been closed, as recommended by the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention, and UH COVID-19 guidelines. Signs
have been placed in the impacted area, and occupants have been notified.
No further details can be shared as the privacy of the individuals
involved must be respected. The campus is following all privacy and
confidentiality laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy
Act (FERPA).
Anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 is not allowed to return to
campus until they are cleared by a medical provider, consistent with the
standards of DOH and the CDC. No further details can be shared as the
privacy of the individuals involved must be respected. The campus is
following all privacy and confidentiality laws, including the Health
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
All positive cases and suspected cases of COVID-19 should be reported to
Kelli Brandvold, Interim Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services.
She can be reached at 808-235-7403 or by email at kellib@hawaii.edu. The
information will be kept confidential. Information on reported positive
cases on UH campuses can be found at http://go.hawaii.edu/xy3.
Please remember to follow campus COVID-19 guidelines including staying
home when you are sick and using the daily health check-in app LumiSight
UH before coming to campus or participating in campus-related in-person
activities. When on campus, wear a face covering, practice safe physical
distancing and wash your hands often.
Mahalo for your vigilance,
Windward Community College
