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COVID-19 Information

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714-895-8379

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healthcenter@gwc.cccd.edu

In case of emergency on campus call Public Safety at (714) 895-8999 or Dial 911
Student Health Services brochure [PDF]

Clinic Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Friday: 8:30 am - 11:30 am

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NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) INFORMATION, RECOMMENDATIONS & RESOURCES:

As of February 2025:

Recommendations for people who test positive:

    1. Stay home away from others until you have not had a fever for 24 hours (without using fever reducing medication) AND other symptoms are improving.
    2. Wear a well-fitting mask around others while you feel sick. Masks can help prevent spread of germs, including COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses.
    3. Avoid contact with high-risk individuals for 10 days*. Higher-risk individuals include the elderly, those who live in congregate care facilities, those who have immunocompromising conditions, and that put them at higher risk for serious illness.
    4. Get treatment. If you have symptoms, particularly if you are at higher risk for severe COVID-19, speak with a healthcare provider as soon as you test positive. You may be eligible for antiviral medicinesor other treatments for COVID-19. COVID-19 antiviral medicines work best if taken as soon as possible, and within 5-7 days from when symptoms start. ​
    5. No reporting to the GWC Student Health Center is needed.
    6. Students are responsible for informing their professor(s) of any absence, and notifying anyone of possible exposure.
    7. Staff and faculty may contact HR. Incident Reports (IRs) are not required.

*The potential infectious period is 2 days before the date of symptoms began or the positive test date (if no symptoms) through Day 10. (Day 0 is the symptom onset date or positive test date). 

Recommendations for close contacts of cases:

  1. If exposed to COVID-19, please monitor your health for 10 days. Take a COVID-19 test 3-5 days after exposure.

Resources:

  1. OC Health Care Agency COVID-19 Resources
  2. CDC’s Testing for COVID-19
  3. CDC’s No-Cost COVID-19 Testing Locator
  4. CDC’s Staying Up to Date with COVID-19 Vaccines 

Additional Resources:

  1. Nurse Advice Lines: Check your health insurance card for a Nurse Advice Line telephone number. You may also call the GWC Student Health Center at 714-895-8379.
  2. International Students with Cigna through Compass Student Health Insurance, see plan information and benefit details here.
  3. OC Health Care Agency Health Referral Line (HRL) call 1-800-564-8448.
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WHEN TO SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION (9-1-1)

If you develop any of these emergency warning signs for COVID-19, CALL 911:

      • Trouble breathing
      • Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
      • New confusion or inability to arouse
      • Bluish lips or face

*This list is not all inclusive. Please consult your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you.

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

 

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