Hofstra University

Safe Start

The spring 2021 semester began Feb. 1 and all students, except those that have opted for a fully remote class schedule, must comply with our random surveillance testing program. We are optimistic that with more widely available vaccines and advances in medical practice, we will be able to slowly open up spaces and activities. But for now, we must stay the course and continue to follow basic health and safety protocols: Wear a mask. Wash your hands often. Keep at least six feet of distance between you and other people.

Spring 2021 Testing Protocols

Take the Student Health Screening Questionnaire

Report Off-Campus Positive COVID-19 Test Results

School of Medicine Calendar

It is our intention, to the extent possible, to resume in-person instruction as the primary method of course delivery for the Fall 2021 semester and continue moving towards normal operations in all aspects of campus life.

COVID-19 Testing Update – April 16, 2021

Pursuant to the August 28, 2020 New York State Department of Health Supplemental Guidance, we are required to monitor the number of positive cases for the on-campus population and we continue to file daily reports with New York State.

For the period from April 10, 2021 to April 16, 2021, we reported a total of 11 confirmed positive cases for students, including 7 confirmed positive cases reported through our on-campus testing and 4 confirmed positive cases from off-campus testing reported through the Department of Health. We include off-campus testing results upon receipt of confirmed test results, which is often after the fact. Our reporting is updated upon receipt of newly confirmed information.

During the same period, we reported 3 positive test results for employees.

Surveillance testing of on-campus students (including residential students and non-remote commuter students) took place using rapid tests. For the period from April 10, 2021, to April 16, 2021, there were a total of 202 tests administered, with 4 positive results.

We are also very pleased to report that our student vaccine hub, provided through Northwell Health, continued to administer first dose vaccines to our students and employees.

We will continue to provide weekly reports of COVID-19 test results.

As of 4/20/21

Daily New Student Reports

Daily New Employee Reports

Current Period
(4/10 - 4/23)*

Prior period
(3/27 - 4/9)*

Surveillance Testing

Week of 4/10/21

Tests
administered

202

# of positive
results

Week of

Positives

Total Tests

4/3/21

179

3/27/21

309

3/20/21

229

3/13/21

325

3/6/21

323

2/27/21

373

2/20/21

329

2/13/21

344

2/6/21

334

2/1/21

1,081

1/29/21

1.152

1/22/21

278

1/15/21

12/14/20

12/7/20

11/30/20

11/16/20

845

11/9/20

264

11/2/20

291

10/26/20

158

10/19/20

265

10/12/20

272

10/5/2020

323

9/28/2020

350

9/21/2020

334

9/14/2020

314

9/7/2020

202

* ‘* NYS reporting period is defined as per the NYS Guidance, the threshold for the temporary suspension of in-person learning is the lesser of 100 individuals or 5% of the on-campus population (est. total on-campus population excluding those totally remote and including employees, 9,200); during a two-week period defined by NYSDOH. The report may be corrected in arrears and is based on test date.

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The Basics

MASKS

You must wear a mask in all campus buildings, including residence halls, except for your own room, suite, or office. Masks will also be required outdoors when six feet of physical distance is not possible.