Changes in COVID-19 testing and contact tracing

As confirmed cases of COVID-19 track downward at Rowan, in New Jersey and across the nation, we are implementing some University-wide changes in our approach to testing and contact tracing.

Testing
As of Monday, Feb. 21, Hollybush Mansion will no longer be a site for symptomatic COVID-19 testing. Any student exhibiting symptoms of the virus should contact the Wellness Center at 856-256-4333 to arrange testing.

Through May 5, asymptomatic testing will continue every Wednesday and Thursday for any student or employee who is unvaccinated or any student or employee wishing to undergo testing. Testing will be from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. each Wednesday and Thursday in the Owl’s Nest in the Chamberlain Student Center.

Contact tracing
Rather than conducting contact tracing investigations on each positive case among our University community, the Wellness Center will instead rely upon any Rowan student or employee who tests positive to personally notify their contacts. The Wellness Center will provide those individuals who test positive with information about informing their circle of contacts. The University’s contact tracing group will no longer conduct active contract tracing investigations.

Remaining in effect
As we continue to evaluate a number of factors and monitor our cases, the University’s masking protocols and daily screening will remain in place at this time.

Finally, anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 will still need to report their positive test to the University. Both students and employees must report here. Reporting is necessary as Rowan continues to update our website and submit weekly state reports.

Staying healthy
As always, the best way to protect yourself against serious illness is to get the COVID-19 vaccine and the booster shot. Click here for vaccination information.

Moving forward
Rowan’s wellness team meets several times each week to review the University’s positive case numbers, evaluate statewide and national trends, and consider changes to our pandemic protocols. As we continue throughout the semester, we will communicate any future changes to the University community.

A healthy Rowan is a thriving Rowan. Please continue to take every precaution to keep yourselves and our community healthy and safe this spring.

Contact Information:
Scott Woodside
Director of the Wellness Center
856-256-4333
woodside@rowan.edu