Effective May 11, 2023 the CDC will no longer calculate the COVID-19 Community Levels as a result of the sunsetting of the federal public health emergency. As a result, CDPH is sunsetting its Guidance for the Use of Face Masks and is recommending all Californians consider the following:
- Wear a mask around others if you have respiratory symptoms (e.g., cough, runny nose, and/or sore throat),
- If you've had a significant exposure to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, wear a mask for 10 days.
- When choosing to wear a mask, ensure your mask provides the best fit and filtration (respirators like N95, KN95 and KF94 are best).
In addition, wearing a mask is increasingly important for those that are at higher risk for getting very sick from COVID-19, and as the risk for transmission increases in the community:
- Examples of settings to consider wearing a mask include: indoor areas of public transportation (such as in airplanes, trains, buses, ferries) and transportation hubs (such as airports, stations, and seaports), and other crowded indoor settings, especially where higher risk individuals are present.
For those who choose to wear face coverings and lose or damage their mask while on campus, there are some supplies available on an as-needed basis by asking at the front desk at Cesar Chavez Student Center.
Employee COVID 19 Test Kit Distribution
As of July 1, 2023, employees who are in need of a COVID test can pick up a free test at the Student Health Center.
SF State employees, ASI, and Student employees who are eligible for the free COVID-19 self-test include those who:
- Have tested positive for COVID-19
- Are experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19
- Had a close contact on campus
- Would be able to continue working or return to work sooner by testing
Prior to picking up a COVID-19 self-test, employees should first complete an incident report. Employees may now self-administer and self-read a COVID-19 test.