RWU COVID-19 Update

To the RWU community,  

We are writing to make you aware that an employee is experiencing flu-like symptoms will be tested for COVID-19. The facilities staff member works the day shift and has been working in the Almeida building these last few days; the employee last worked yesterday. In accordance with University safety measures, the employee wore a facemask while working on campus.

As a reminder, the university strongly urges employees to stay home and not come into work if you are not feeling well.

Following a negative test result for COVID-19, the employee will be able to return to work when symptom-free. If the test result is positive, the employee will be required to remain home for a minimum of seven days from onset of symptoms, and will be allowed to return to work once symptom-free, exhibiting no fever for 72 hours and with a physician’s note.

We will continue to update the community about potential COVID-19 cases to ensure everyone’s health and well-being. 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.  

Please also visit the dedicated university website for regular updates and additional resources on remote learning and working. The website is available here. 

Thank you,
Emergency Response Team