COVID-19 Prevention Regulations End Feb. 3
As we reflect on the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, we recognize the resilience and commitment each of you has shown over the past few years. The pandemic, which began in early 2020, required us to quickly change certain aspects of our lives, personally and professionally. It has been a difficult time for all of us. Still, your dedication to maintaining the high quality of education provided, supporting our students and keeping our community safe has been heart-warming and commendable and shows why we are Warrior Strong.
Governor Newsom ended California's COVID-19 State of Emergency on Feb. 28, 2023. Just before that, the Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Prevention Non-Emergency Regulations became effective on Feb. 3, 2023, and have remained in place for two years to ensure employers could provide consistent protections to workers. These regulations include sending COVID-19 notifications to close contacts and the campus community and allowing for flexibility if changes were made to COVID-19 guidance from the California Department of Public Health.
The Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Prevention Non-Emergency Regulations, which have provided guidelines for reducing the spread of COVID-19 in workplaces, will end on Feb. 3, 2025. Other than the requirement to maintain certain records for one additional year, these regulations will no longer be in effect. As we transition out of this phase, we remain committed to ensuring our campus community's continued health and safety.
We encourage everyone to continue practicing appropriate health and safety measures for yourselves and others. As always, we will keep you informed of important updates as needed.
Please review this helpful information to assist you as we begin our journey into the new year:
- If you haven't already, you may still order four (4) free COVID-19 rapid antigen tests per household from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services at COVIDTests.gov; one order per address.
- You may order hand sanitizer, masks, and gloves in stock at our COVID-19 Supply Store.
- While supplies are available, surgical masks will continue to be provided in building lobby areas.
- View COVID-19 information on the California Department of Public Health COVID-19 Resources web page. Infectious disease information may be viewed at the Stan State Infectious Disease Response Team (IDRT) web page.
- If a student is experiencing COVID-19, flu-like symptoms, fever or rash, they may call the Student Health Center (SHC) at (209) 667-3396 before arrival to allow SHC staff to evaluate their needs over the phone and help determine the best level of care while preventing the spread of any possible illnesses.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with Safety & Risk Management at risk@csustan.edu.
Thank you again for your ongoing efforts and adaptability. Together, we've made it through some of the most challenging moments in recent history, and we will continue to move forward and succeed with strength and unity.
Warm regards,
Safety & Risk Management
Updated: February 03, 2025