RWU COVID-19 Update

To the RWU community,  

We are writing to make you aware of the potential exposure to COVID-19 of one our second shift staff members working on campus. While a family member of the facilities staff has tested positive for the virus, the employee has tested negative for the virus and has remained symptom-free. As a precaution, that employee will self-quarantine at home for 14 days. The employee worked during the reduced second shift in the Almeida apartment building and had very limited contact with other employees. 

We appreciate the cooperation and disclosure from the employee in helping to keep our campus community safe and healthy. Any faculty, staff or students who are scheduled to be tested or have tested positive for COVID-19, should notify RWU Health Services at 401-254-3156. 
  
As an additional safety measure aligning with the recent order from the R.I. Department of Health, the University has begun requiring employees and students who are working or living on campus to wear a cloth face covering, unless they can continuously maintain 6 feet of distance from others at all times. Employees and students on campus must wear face coverings in any entryway, exit or common area of our campus properties, including, but not limited to, check-in, registration, reception, hallways, bathrooms, breakrooms, time clock areas, elevators, stairways, etc.  

We will continue to communicate frequent updates. Please also visit the dedicated university website for regular updates and additional resources on remote learning and working. 

Thank you,
Emergency Response Team