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All Students and Employees

You must submit a Self-Screening no later than when you arrive on campus IF any of the following apply:

  • You have tested positive for COVID-19.
  • You have recently been exposed to someone with COVID-19.
  • You are experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19.
Questions?

  • PubSEG at avc@pubseg.com or (661) 749-9900
  • COVID-19 message line (661) 722-6330
Please note that as guidance changes, updates will be posted in this newsletter.

Mask Guidance - Strongly recommended while indoors to protect yourself and others. Masking and vaccinations are your best defense.
 

Face coverings will continue to be provided to employees as requested for optional use and can be worn without fear of retaliation.

For face coverings or PPE supplies, please complete this request form.
FREE COVID Home Test Kits Available

COVID home tests are available at no cost to employees and students. 
Tests are available as needed at one of the following locations:

Facilities Services office (north side of the campus) 
  • During campus hours
  • Closed for lunch from 12pm - 1pm
Student Health Center (SSV building)
  • During campus hours

Insurance is not needed. If you have any symptoms or believe you have been exposed to COVID, please wear a mask when entering the offices for the health of AVC staff.

Check Your COVID-19 Tests for Expiration
BinaxNOW COVID-19 tests distributed by Antelope Valley College with an original expiration date of May 11, 2023, expired on Monday, December 11, 2023, and tests with an original expiration date of August 1, 2023, expired on March 1, 2024, based on the FDA approved extension expiration list. Please use the link below to check the tests you may have on hand for expiration and dispose of any expired tests.

See the FDA approved extensions of the expiration dates of these COVID-19 tests: 
Total positive cases on campus since Summer 2020: 1,666
  • 3 new cases for the week ending March 15, 2024
  • 4 new cases for the week ending March 22, 2024
  • 4 new cases for the week ending March 29, 2024
  • 1 new cases for the week ending April 5, 2024

  • The total number encompasses students, staff, construction workers, and vendors. It reflects people who were on campus that tested positive within 14 days of their positive test or from when their symptoms began. This is not an indication of a person being exposed on campus.
Current Statistics

City of Lancaster/Palmdale
  • Total Cases: 66,738 (Lancaster), 69,169 (Palmdale)  
  • Total Deaths: 526 (Lancaster), 508 (Palmdale) 
  • Hospitalizations (Currently): AVMC (Lancaster) Unknown, PRMC (Palmdale) Unknown

County of Los Angeles
  • Testing Positivity Rate (Past Week): 2.1% 
  • % of Deaths Due to COVID-19 (Past Week): 2.0%
  • New Hospitalizations (7-day daily average): 151

State of California
  • Testing Positivity Rate (Past Week): 2.4%  
  • % of Deaths Due to COVID-19 (Past Week): 0.9%
  • New Hospitalizations (7-day daily average): 797
News
Telehealth Services and More Available Through LA County Department of Public Health
Got COVID-19? Get treatment. Contact a health care provider or call 1-833-540-0473.
Vaccinations

Make An Appointment for a Vaccine:

To learn how to make an appointment at other vaccination sites, what verifications patients will need to show at your vaccination appointment, and much more, visit:


  • Residents without an email address or computer access may call the CA COVID-19 Hotline at 833-422-4255 (M-F 8 am - 8 am, Sat-Sun 8 am - 5 pm) for assistance.


  • Residents with disabilities or without computer access may call 833-540-0473 between 8:00 am and 8:30 pm, 7 days a week for assistance with appointments.
Links to Guidance/Health Orders

Los Angeles County Public Health Department

California Department of Public Health

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Important information for Antelope Valley College community published by the Office of Marketing & Public Information. Upon request five business days before the event, reasonable accommodation will be provided to facilitate the participation of covered individuals with disabilities. Call (661) 722-6360.