COVID-Related Updates for This Week

Rockhurst Student, Faculty and Staff Companions, 

It looks like we are finally turning the corner on the extreme weather. We also have good news to share regarding our COVID case numbers. Please continue to be vigilant in following all virus mitigation protocols.

 Important Reminders 

• If you find out you are COVID positive or have been in close contact with a COVID-positive person, please submit the Illness and Exposure Reporting Form immediately.
• Research Medical Center is looking for volunteers to help with COVID vaccination clinics next Wednesday-Friday, Feb. 24-26. There are still a few slots available on the registration form and they include nonmedical roles, such as greeter, wayfinding and data entry. There may be additional opportunities to volunteer in the future.

COVID Vaccinations

• If you receive a COVID vaccination, please notify the University after you receive the second dose by completing this COVID-19 vaccine form. We are pleased to report that 127 employees and students have received both doses of the vaccine!
• We continue to advise you to register your interest to obtain a vaccine wherever you are eligible. One option is to register with the State of Missouri. Higher education faculty and staff are eligible to receive vaccinations under Phase 2 of Missouri’s plan. This is true for those who work at Missouri institutions, including Rockhurst, who live in Kansas.

Positive and Quarantined Cases 

Overall, our community cases continue to decrease and remain low in most categories and populations. For undergraduate students on the Troost campus there was a decrease in overall cases this week, down from 19 to 17.  Westport campus undergraduate student cases increased slightly, but still remain low. Graduate student numbers on the Troost campus remain stable and low, while the Westport campus reported no cases. Finally, faculty and staff cases remain stable and low on both the Troost and Westport campuses.

As of Feb. 16  

*There are no undergraduate positive cases in University residential facilities. The number of beds available on campus for isolation is 45 and the number of occupied beds is zero. 

Definitions 

• COVID Active: tested positive for COVID; isolated 
• Quarantined: had close contact with a COVID-positive person; possibly being tested 
• Close Contact: You were within 6 feet of someone who has COVID-19 for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period; You provided care at home to someone who is sick with COVID-19; You had direct physical contact with the person (hugged or kissed them); You shared eating or drinking utensils; They sneezed, coughed, or somehow got respiratory droplets on you 

Thank you again for your work to help keep our campus safe and open.

Matthew D. Quick, Ph.D.   
Dean of Students/Vice President   
Student Development and Athletics   
   
Douglas N. Dunham, Ph.D.   
Provost and Senior Vice President   
Academic Affairs