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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

Last updated: March 04, 2024


How to Report a COVID-19 Case


PIs, Managers and Supervisors: If you have an SDSURF employee who has been exposed to COVID-19 and is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, or has tested positive for COVID-19, please report that information to SDSURF’s COVID-19 response team via the COVID-19 Reporting Form for SDSURF Employees. Advise the employee that they are not to report to any SDSU, SDSURF, or other on-site work location until further notice.


SDSURF Employees: If you have been exposed to COVID-19 and are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, or have tested positive for COVID-19, please contact your supervisor immediately. If you are unable to reach your supervisor, please report your information to SDSURF’s COVID-19 response team via our COVID-19 Reporting Form for SDSURF Employees. STAY HOME: Do not report to any SDSU, SDSURF, or other on-site work location until further notice.


In accordance with the San Diego County public health orders as of January 22, 2024, SDSU Research Foundation employees with COVID-19 are permitted to return to work as long as they are fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication and their symptoms are both mild and improving. Those who test positive but are asymptomatic do not need to isolate, but should take measures to reduce exposure to others, as outlined in the San Diego County Coronavirus Diseases Guide.


San Diego State University, in its decision-making regarding COVID-19, follows the guidance of the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency, California Department of Public Health, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and U.S. Department of State.


What to Do When Sick


All SDSU Research Foundation staff must stay home if they are sick.


  • Do not come to work if you are unwell. Remain home and monitor your symptoms and seek medical attention as needed.
  • Contact your supervisor to notify them of your absence.
  • COVID-19 can result in mild to severe symptoms, and older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions, such as heart or lung disease or diabetes, seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19.

Anyone who is experiencing symptoms must remain home and avoid coming to any SDSU, SDSURF, or other on-site work location. Individuals should prioritize testing via a molecular PCR COVID test. If you receive a positive COVID-19 result, complete the COVID-19 Reporting Form.


If you become sick, you should follow the existing guidance of medical professionals and monitor your health.


Recommendations for Close Contacts


Follow the requirements outlined in the San Diego County Coronavirus Diseases Guide indicating that you should test and mask right away.


  • If you have COVID-19 symptoms and test negative on an antigen test, you should test again at least a day later. If you have a negative result on the second test and are still concerned that you may have COVID-19, consider antigen testing again at least another day later after the second test (for a total of 3 tests), OR getting a laboratory-based molecular test (such as NAAT/PCR).
  • If you do not have symptoms you should test within 5 days and avoid contact with people at higher risk.

If you receive a positive test result, please stay home, inform us via the COVID-19 Reporting Form, and contact your supervisor immediately.


Testing Resources


As always, those experiencing symptoms are encouraged to seek immediate testing and can still do so on campus at one of the on-campus vending machines or at any County testing site location.


SDSU test vending machines continue to be available in public spaces on campus for free access to molecular PCR COVID tests. There are six machines at SDSU and two at SDSU Imperial Valley. Use the interactive campus map to locate vending machines. Staff may also use their RedID to pick up a self-administered COVID-19 test kit from one of these vending machines, 24 hours a day.


If an employee tests negative while exhibiting symptoms, they should remain home until they are well.


Important Information Regarding Vaccinations/Exemptions


The California State University (CSU) system’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement


Following system-wide discussions and agreements with each of the CSU employee unions, SDSU/SDSURF employees and contractors will no longer be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.


SDSU Research Foundation is working closely with SDSU to monitor coronavirus (COVID-19) developments. Please visit SDSU’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) site, which serves as the central repository for information and updates related to SDSU’s preparedness, guidance, and decisions related to COVID-19.


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