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Path to Recovery Update June 29, 2022

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June 29, 2022 - 08:08 AM

The Mt. SAC Path to Recovery update provides a summary of large scale efforts from the college to navigate the COVID-19 crisis, including its related economic impact.
 

COVID-19 Testing  Changes 

PCR Testing Moved Due to Heat

Due to high temperatures, Mt. SAC’s free COVID-19 PCR testing site has temporarily moved to Building 6, Room 160 through July 2. Any Mt. SAC student or employee can get free COVID-19 testing on campus. These PCR tests are done through nasal swabbing or saliva sampling. 

  • WHO: Mt. SAC Employees and Students
  • WHAT: Free COVID-19 Testing via PCR Test
  • WHEN: Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • WHERE: TEMPORARY LOCATION is Building 6, Room 160 through July 2
  • HOW: Use your Cleared4 account to make an appointment.  Those who cannot find their custom link or have never received a link can request another link to their Cleared4 account.

COVID-19 Testing Changes Beginning July 5

Beginning on Tuesday, July 5, Mt. SAC’s COVID-19 testing will make a number of adjustments to meet the needs of the campus and the evolving coronavirus situation. Hours will be adjusted based on campus demand. In addition, the option to take a rapid antigen test will be added alongside the usual PCR test at Mt. SAC’s COVID-19 Testing Location.

  • WHO: Mt. SAC Employees and Students
  • WHAT: Free COVID-19 Testing (PCR and Rapid Antigen Available beginning July 5)
  • WHEN: Mondays through Thursdays, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • WHERE:  Outside Building 67A, off Bonita Avenue, which has convenient visitor parking spaces.
  • HOW: Use your Cleared4 account to make an appointment.  Those who cannot find their custom link can request another link to their Cleared4 account.

ABOUT THE COVID-19 TESTS: PCR and Antigen tests both detect the virus in different ways. PCR tests are more accurate because they can detect small amounts of the virus. They require a lab’s analysis and results are usually returned to campus after about 24 hours. The Antigen tests provide results in about 15 minutes, but they are not as accurate as PCR tests. Antigen tests are especially useful for people who are COVID-19 positive and need to determine if they are no longer contagious.

The Mt. SAC Path to Recovery email provides employees a summary of large-scale efforts from the college to navigate the COVID-19 crisis, including its related economic impact. For more information, visit the Public Health website at www.mtsac.edu/covid19.