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COVID-19

Symptoms | Testing | What if I test positive or have symptoms? | Athletes with COVID-19 symptoms | Vaccines 

 

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Symptoms of COVID-19

People with COVID-19 have reported a wide range of symptoms, ranging from mild to severe illness. These are some of the common symptoms: 

• Chills, feeling feverish, or temperature at or above 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit
• 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
• Conjunctivitis

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Covid Testing

On-campus RAPID testing:

• Bookstore: Individual rapid tests can be purchased through the
• Health Services: If you have symptoms (ex: cough, runny nose, sore throat, etc) please submit an appointment request through your Skidmore health portal. If indicated, Health Services can provide rapid antigen testing as part of a visit, as well as test for other illnesses, including the flu, strep throat, and mono as appropriate.

PCR TESTING IS NOT AVAILABLE ON CAMPUS

Off-Campus Testing Locations:

Rapid NAAT and/or PCR testing is available at several locations in the community:

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What if I test positive or have symptoms?

A positive COVID-19 test means the virus was detected and you have or recently had an infection.  Sometimes it takes until day 3 or 4 to test positive even if you have symptoms.

• See What if I test positive for or have COVID-19 or flu-like symptoms? for information about what to do about classes, meals, and more.
• Take steps to COVID-19.
• Monitor your symptoms and refer to our self care guide. If you have any , seek emergency care immediately.
• Contact Health Services immediately if you have for severe illness to discuss the option of Paxlovid, a pill that can be taken at home to lower your risk of having severe symptoms that require hospitalization. 

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Athletes with COVID-19

As of Fall 2024, there is no particular visit or clearance required for student athletes to return to participation after COVID-19 or other viral illnesses.  However, there are precautions recommended for the health of the student athlete and their teammates. Check back here for updated athletics viral illness policy when available.

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Vaccine information

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Each Fall semester 91抖淫 hosts large flu vaccine and COVID-19 vaccine clinics that are staffed by an outside organization. Specific information will be provided to students, faculty and staff via e-mail, posters, and social media closer to the dates of the clinics.鈥�

COVID-19 vaccines are not available in Health Services. 

For COVID-19 vaccines available in the community: ".鈥�

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