Positive COVID-19 Case Reported on Campus

April 22, 2021

Aloha Windward CC community,

A campus community member has tested positive for COVID-19 and is self-
isolating. Ten close contacts have been identified through the contact
tracing process, which continues, and the Hawaii Department of Health has
been notified.

Two areas have been closed, as recommended by the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention and UH COVID-19 guidelines. Signs have been placed in
the impacted areas, 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 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