Adrian College’s Pandemic Preparedness Task Force has been working for weeks preparing a COVID-19 mitigation plan for opening its campus to students this fall and is releasing the document noting that it will possibly have changes made in the future to adhere to state and federal regulations concerning COVID-19. The guidelines in this plan, titled “AC Preparedness Plan: Our Students, Our Response,” are based on current recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state and local health departments. These guidelines will continue to be revised based on state and local regulations and guidance from the Lenawee County Health Department. The Preparedness Plan will be updated as needed.
COVID-19 testing is available on campus for students who have symptoms of COVID-19 and/or have been exposed to the virus and are in quarantine. Call the Student Health Center at 517-265-5161 ext. 4214 to be screened by our clinic medical assistant and schedule a testing appointment.
Symptoms
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people with COVID-19 have reported a wide range of symptoms. Symptoms can range from mild to severe. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. Individuals with the following 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
Check out the Coronavirus Self-Checker to help you make decisions about seeking appropriate medical care.
If you have any of the symptoms listed above or if you think you may have been exposed to COVID-19, STAY HOME, contact your healthcare provider or the Student Health Center.
We can do it! We can slow the spread of COVID-19. Take steps to protect yourself and others:
• Stay home if you can
• Wear a mask
• Stay 6 feet apart
• Avoid crowds and poorly ventilated spaces
• Wash your hands
• Get vaccinated when it’s available to you
Travel Advisories
See the CDC’s guidance on Travel in the U.S. We ask that all AC community members consider options for limiting non-essential travel in accordance with state and local regulations and guidance.
When to seek care
If you have a fever, cough or other symptoms listed above, you might have COVID-19. If you think you may have been exposed to COVID-19, contact your healthcare provider or the Student Health Center.
After hours care:
Adrian Urgent Care
Location: 715 North Main St., Adrian, MI 49221
Phone: (517) 577-6150
ProMedica Charles and Virginia Hickman Hospital
Location: 5650 N. Adrian Hwy., Adrian, MI 49221
Phone: (517) 577-0000
Look for emergency warning signs for COVID-19. If someone is showing any of these signs, seek emergency medical care immediately:
• Trouble breathing
• Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
• New confusion
• Inability to wake or stay awake
• Bluish lips or face
This list is not all possible symptoms. Please call your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746. (TTY 1-800-846-8517)
Public health experts are available to answer your questions about COVID-19:
Michigan Dept. of Health and Human Services, 888-535-6136, open seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
ProMedica Health System, 419-291-5355, open 24 hours, seven days a week
Lenawee County Health Department, 517-264-5226 option 5, open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
