To ensure that Eastern can provide support and resources to students, faculty and staff who are sick or test positive for COVID-19, we request that individuals complete the online Self Reporting Form below.
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Positive Cases Currently in Isolation |
Historical Positive Cases |
Positive Cases Currently in Isolation |
Historical Positive Cases |
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Wilburton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
McAlester | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Idabel | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Antlers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Totals | 1 | 2 | 0 | 9 |
Statistics updated 8/12/2022.
POSITIVE TESTS: All positive cases reflect self-reported results made to Eastern Oklahoma State College. Self-reported numbers are provided for transparency and not all have been independently confirmed.
HISTORICAL POSITIVE CASES: Reflects all self-reported positive cases by students and employees for this academic year (since July 1, 2022).
Eastern adheres to the guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
What should I do if I become ill, exhibit symptoms or think I have been exposed to COVID-19?
If you have symptoms consistent with COVID-19, stay home and isolate yourself from family, friends and roommates as much as possible. If you develop symptoms while in class or on campus, go home or return to your residence hall room.
Complete the COVID-19 Self-Reporting Form. Either the Office of Student Services or the Office of Human Resources will contact you to provide further guidance, testing or medical appointments and other resources.
COVID-19 Testing is recommended for individuals who:
WHEN TO ISOLATE
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Regardless of vaccination status, you should isolate from others when you have COVID-19. You should also isolate if you are sick and suspect that you have COVID-19 but do not yet have test results. If your results are positive, follow the full isolation recommendations below. If your results are negative, you can end your isolation. When you have COVID-19, isolation is counted in days, as follows: |
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If you had no symptoms:
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If you had symptoms
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ISOLATION |
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If you test positive for COVID-19, stay home for at least 5 days and isolate from others in your home. You are likely most infectious during these first 5 days.
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ENDING ISOLATION |
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If you had no symptoms You may end isolation after day 5. |
If you had symptoms You may end isolation after day 5 if:
If you are unsure if your symptoms are moderate or severe or if you have a weakened immune system, talk to a healthcare provider for further guidance. If you still have fever or your other symptoms have not improved, continue to isolate until they improve. If you had moderate illness (if you experienced shortness of breath or had difficulty breathing), or severe illness (you were hospitalized) due to COVID-19, or you have a weakened immune system, you need to isolate through day 10. If you had severe illness or have a weakened immune system, consult your doctor before ending isolation. Ending isolation without a viral test may not be an option for you. |
After you have ended isolation, when you are feeling better (no fever without the use of fever-reducing medications and symptoms improving),
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Note: If your antigen test results are positive, you may still be infectious. You should continue wearing a mask and wait at least 48 hours before taking another test. Continue taking antigen tests at least 48 hours apart until you have two sequential negative results. This may mean you need to continue wearing a mask and testing beyond day 10. After you have ended isolation, if your COVID-19 symptoms recur or worsen, restart your isolation at day 0. Talk to a healthcare provider if you have questions about your symptoms or when to end isolation. |
Student Health Responsibility
The following outlines the expectations of all EOSC students while on campus. This is not only to protect your health, but also the health of our entire community. Your continued support of these guidelines is appreciated.
High-Risk Students
Students inquiring about general campus accommodations or accommodations related to COVID-19 for academics or housing need to contact the Office of Student Disability Services at 918-465-1810.