Safer Return at Cal Poly Pomona

Spring Break - Staying Safe

Date: 3/22/21
From: Student Affairs
Subject: Spring Break - Staying Safe

Dear Students,
Spring Break is fast approaching, taking place from March 27th – April 2nd. While we have made significant progress in slowing the spread of COVID-19, it is important that we continue to adhere to state and local guidelines, as well as familiar recommendations from the CDC:

  • Wear a face covering or mask in public
  • Keep a minimum of 6 feet away from others
  • Avoid crowds and poorly ventilated spaces
  • Frequently wash your hands for at least 20 seconds
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces

Spring Break is typically a time of travel for our students. Due to the continued risk travel poses to increased spread, we recommend delaying all non-essential travel over break. If you must travel, be sure to follow and understand LA County travel advisories, which includes the following recommendations:

  • Travel locally, within a 120-mile radius.
  • Get tested 1-3 days prior to traveling and 3-5 days after returning. Don't travel if your test is positive. If your test is positive upon return, inform close contacts of potential exposure and isolate for a minimum of 10 days.
  • A 10 day quarantine is required upon return to LA County after travel outside of California, even with a negative or no COVID-19 test.

I hope you can use Spring Break to take a break from classes, relax, and recharge. Resources are available, including the newly launched YOU at CPP wellness platform, and the Safer Return website will continually provide updates related to COVID-19 protocols and procedures.
 
Sincerely,
Christina Gonzales
Vice President for Student Affairs