While on Enterprise or Ozark campuses wearing a mask is encouraged. If you do not have a mask, contact the campus police and we will provide you with a mask IF MASKS ARE AVAILABLE.
Additionally, while on any ESCC campus, please practice social distancing by maintaining a 6-foot radius of others. Also please frequently wash hands for twenty seconds or use hand sanitizer. Hand sanitizer stations are located at each building’s entry point.
Enterprise State Community College COVID-19 Dashboard
The Enterprise State Community College COVID-19 Dashboard contains information on the number of positive COVID-19 cases on the College’s campuses that have been reported to ESCC’s contact tracing team. The report only includes reported cases from people who have been present on the College’s campuses.
All employees and students are required to immediately report confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19 to ESCC’s contact tracing team at COVID-19 Referral Form.
If a student or employee fails to disclose to the college that they have tested positive, the College will have no way of knowing and communicating that information. Therefore, the information on this report includes only positive cases of which the College has been made aware.
Enterprise State Community College follows all federal and state guidelines to provide the safest possible environment for our students, employees, and visitors. In compliance with federal and state privacy requirements as well as College policies, the College will only disclose identifying information about individuals or groups who have tested positive for COVID-19 to appropriate health agencies.
Case numbers in the chart below are published whenever a case is reported.
2020
| MONTH | STUDENTS | *EMPLOYEES | **OTHER | TOTAL |
| June | – | 1 | – | 1 |
| July | 6 | 2 | – | 8 |
| August | 5 | – | – | 5 |
| September | 14 | – | – | 14 |
| October | 4 | 1 | – | 5 |
| November | 7 | 1 | – | 8 |
| December | 3 | 5 | – | 8 |
2021
| MONTH | STUDENTS | *EMPLOYEES | **OTHER | TOTAL |
| January | 14 | 5 | – | 19 |
| February | 7 | 1 | – | 8 |
| March | 4 | – | – | 4 |
| April | 4 | – | – | 4 |
| May | – | – | – | – |
| June | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| July | 13 | 3 | – | 16 |
| August | 40 | 7 | – | 47 |
| September | 17 | 4 | – | 21 |
| October | 3 | 2 | – | 5 |
| November | 3 | 1 | – | 4 |
| December | 1 | 4 | – | 5 |
2022
| MONTH | STUDENTS | *EMPLOYEES | **OTHER | TOTAL |
| January | 92 | 37 | – | 129 |
| February | 10 | 2 | – | 12 |
| March | 3 | – | – | 3 |
| April | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| May | 3 | 1 | – | 4 |
| June | 9 | 3 | – | 12 |
| July | 8 | 7 | – | 15 |
| August | 11 | 7 | – | 18 |
| September | 7 | 4 | – | 11 |
| October | 2 | 1 | – | 3 |
| November | – | – | – | – |
| December | – | – | – | – |
2023
| MONTH | STUDENTS | *EMPLOYEES | **OTHER | TOTAL |
| January | 3 | 5 | – | 8 |
| February | – | – | – | – |
| March | – | – | – | – |
| April | – | – | – | – |
| May | – | – | – | – |
| June | – | – | – | – |
| July | – | – | – | – |
| August | – | – | – | – |
| September | – | – | – | – |
| October | – | – | – | – |
| November | – | – | – | – |
| December | – | – | – | – |
* Includes Enterprise State Community College campuses faculty and staff.
**Includes visitors, contractors, vendors, and others not directly affiliated with ESCC.
What should you do if you are experiencing symptoms or notice someone else with symptoms?
Students, notify your instructors and complete the COVID-19 Referral Form.
Employees should contact their supervisor directly.
Please review these self-screening questions before coming to campus. Thank you to everyone for helping us maintain a safe learning environment on both campuses!
Enterprise State Community College is closely monitoring the situation with the coronavirus that is affecting various parts of the world. The Alabama Department of Public Health and the Center for Disease Control and will respond as necessary should a case develop on campus.
As a precaution, Symptoms and Prevention Guidelines are provided below:
Symptoms of the Virus include:
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
- 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
People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. Anyone can have mild to severe symptoms.
Preventing Illness
We all can contribute to a healthy community by preventing the spread of infectious illnesses. The following are everyday habits that can help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
- Wear a mask
If you have symptoms or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, call your primary care physician, an urgent care facility, or your local health department.
Resources
CDC:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Alabama Department of Public Health:
https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/covid19/index.html
World Health Organization:
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the College have this information posted?
The safety and security of our students, faculty, and staff is our highest priority. The College will continue to monitor developments on a daily basis and take all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of the campus community.
Is the campus safe?
There is no exposure to COVID-19 at Enterprise State Community College or in the State of Alabama.
Will there be an academic impact on students?
The College is committed to ensuring students do not suffer academic penalties due to this situation.