NorthWest Arkansas Community College

Time Period	New Positive Case Count
12/17 - 1/13	6
1/14 - 1/20	18
1/21 - 1/27	18
1/28 - 2/3	4
2/4 - 2/10	4
2/11 - 2/17	1
2/18 - 2/24	1
2/25 - 3/3	0

 

Time Period	New Positive Case Count
7/2 - 7/8	0
7/9 - 7/15	1
7/16 - 7/22	0
7/23 - 7/29	3
7/30 - 8/5	0
8/6 - 8/12	2
8/13- 8/19	1
8/20 - 8/26	5
8/27 - 9/2	15
9/3 -9/9	8
9/10 - 9/16	8
9/17-9/23	5
9/24 - 9/30	2
10/1 - 10/7	1
10/8 - 10/14	1
10/15 - 11/4	3
11/5 - 11/11	2
11/12 - 11/18	2
11/19-12/2	2
12/3 - 12/9	0
12/10 - 12/16	1

Time Period	New Positive Cases Reported
12/18 - 1/7	1
1/8 - 1/14	1
1/15 - 1/21	2
1/22 -1/28	2
1/29 - 2/4	2
2/5 - 2/11	1
2/12 - 2/18	0
2/19 - 2/25	0
2/26 - 3/4	0
3/5 - 3/11	1
3/12 - 3/18	0
3/19 - 3/25	0
3/26 - 4/1	0
4/2 - 4/8	0
4/9 - 4/15	0
4/16 - 4/22	0
4/23 - 4/29	0
4/30 - 5/6	0
5/7 - 5/13	0
5/14 - 6/3	1
6/4 - 6/10	1
6/11 - 6/17	0
6/18 - 6/24	1
6/25 - 7/1	1

Time Period	New Positive Cases Reported
11/26 - 12/3	3
12/4 - 12/10	3
12/11-12/17	0
12/18 - 1/7	1

 

Time Period	New Positive Cases Reported
10/30 - 11/5	3
11/6 - 11/12	2
11/13 - 11/19	5
11/20 - 11/25	4
11/26 - 12/3	3

 

Time Period	New Positive Cases Reported
10/2 - 10/8	2
10/9 - 10/15	2
10/16 - 10/22	1
10/23 - 10/29	4
10/30 - 11/5	3

 

Time Period	New Positive Cases Reported
9/4 - 9/10	0
9/11 - 9/17	2
9/18 - 9/24	0
9/25 - 10/1	7

 

Time Period	New Positive Cases Reported
8/7 - 8/13	0
8/14 - 8/20	0
8/21 - 8/27	2
8/28 - 9/3	0

 

Required Emergency Notification of Positive COVID-19 Cases/Limited Exposure at NWACC

9.27.20

NWACC was notified that a college member has tested positive for COVID-19 and limited potential exposure has occurred on campus. The college member has isolated, according to CDC and local public health guidelines. Contact tracing is being coordinated through NWACC’s Human Resources and UAMS. Those in the college community who may have been exposed/ come into close contact with the positive case have been notified directly and given further instructions to prevent the spread. Additional and thorough disinfection of college areas also occurred immediately.

As part of Clery Act requirements for all colleges, NWACC is required to send this initial Emergency Notification* to students and employees of a positive COVID-19 case(s) at NWACC that has caused limited potential exposure to other college members.

Reminder: Notifications of confirmed positive cases at NWACC locations are available through the college’s coronavirus website, on the web page: www.nwacc.edu/coronaviruscases

With the increase in COVID-19 cases in our local community and state, please remember to continue to strengthen your personal health protection:

• It is encouraged to wear a face covering over one’s mouth and nose at NWACC, especially in public places where 6 feet of separation is not feasible
• Practice social distancing by putting at least 6 feet between yourself and others
• Do not schedule or conduct face-to-face meetings; utilize Microsoft Teams and phone meetings.
• Wash your hands often for at least 20 seconds, avoid touching your face with unwashed hands, and cover coughs/sneezes with a tissue or inside of your elbow.
• Clean and disinfect frequently-used surfaces.
• Monitor your health for symptoms, and stay home if you're sick.

COVID-19 REPORTING REMINDER:

If you have experienced ANY of the following: 

• Symptoms related to COVID-19 and/or
• Tested positive for COVID-19

DO NOT COME TO CAMPUS until you have been directed to do so by your instructor (if student) or supervisor (if employee).

 If you are a student, please do the following:

• Email your instructor(s) to let them know you have experienced one (or more) of the items on the list above and cannot come to campus. Your instructors will provide information on next steps.

If you are an employee, please do the following:

• Report this information to your direct supervisor.  

NOTE: The CDC has updated guidance for persons who are exposed to the virus. View CDC information on exposure..

*NOTE: Under appropriate circumstances, the NWACC Department of Public Safety will issue emergency notifications, and/or timely warnings regarding criminal activity or safety issues concerning campus as required by law.

What kind of symptoms may be related to COVID-19?

People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:

• Fever or chills
• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Fatigue
• Muscle or body aches
• Headache
• New loss of taste or smell
• Sore throat
• Congestion or runny nose
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea

This list does not include all possible symptoms. The CDC will continue to update this list as we learn more about COVID-19.

Where do I report if I’ve been diagnosed with COVID-19?

• Students are to report this information to their instructor(s).
• Employees are to report this information to their direct supervisor

What happens if I report my positive case to my supervisor or instructor late at night or on the weekend? Please do the following until you get a response:

If you have experienced ANY of the following: 

• Symptoms related to COVID-19 and/or
• Tested positive for COVID-19

DO NOT COME TO CAMPUS until you have been directed to do so by your instructor (if student) or supervisor (if employee).

 If you are a student, please do the following:

• Email your instructor(s) to let them know you have experienced one (or more) of the items on the list above and cannot come to campus. Your instructors will provide information on next steps.

If you are an employee, please do the following:

• Report this information to your direct supervisor.  
  

NOTE: The CDC has updated guidance for persons who are exposed to the virus. View CDC information on exposure.

When should I get tested for COVID-19? 

Get tested if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms – fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, loss of smell or taste, etc. DO NOT COME TO CAMPUS and contact your supervisor/ instructor to notify them of symptoms and/or positive test results. 

Where do NWACC students/employees get tested for COVID-19? 

View a listing of COVID-19 testing sites in NWA at www.nwacouncil.org/testing.

Isolation: Isolation separates sick people with a contagious disease from people who are not sick (cdc.gov). Example: A person who lives in your home is diagnosed with COVID-19. This person needs to be isolated to a separate room and bathroom in the house, if possible.

Quarantine: Separates and restricts the movement of people who were diagnosed with and/or exposed to a contagious disease to see if they become sick (cdc.gov). 

View the CDC website to learn more about what "exposure" to COVID-19 means and when to quarantine and/or isolate.