COVID-19 Student Resources

The College is following the California Department of Public Health current guidelines and strongly recommends that all persons, regardless of vaccination status, continue to mask while in indoor public settings and businesses. Individuals are able to obtain masks at all of our locations as they have been a proven way to slow the spread of COVID-19 and other illnesses.

For public health and reporting purposes, and in preparation should circumstances change, Cerro Coso Community College needs to continue to track positive COVID-19 cases for our staff and students. Therefore, we need any staff or students who test positive for COVID-19 to self-report. We can then investigate and communicate appropriately to our college community about any transmission concerns.

Please self-report any positive COVID-19 test either through the KCCD Campus Pass App that we used all last year, or through our online COVID-19 Positive Follow-Up Questionnaire.

Most importantly, do not come to campus if you are sick. For more information, visit the CC COVID-19 Information Website or email covid19@cerrocoso.edu.

We continue to employ the following COVID-19 mitigation strategies:

• Masks are strongly recommended, not required indoors - Face masks will continue to be available to all staff and students.
• Stay home when sick and get tested - If you are experiencing COVID Symptoms - get tested.
• Hand Hygiene - Hand sanitizer will continue to be available; frequent hand washing is recommended.
• Cleaning - College will continue to follow CDPH guidance on cleaning/sanitizing.
• Ventilation - High-grade filters and HEPA filters will remain a standard in our district.

COVID-19 Vaccine Information

All Kern County Residents 12 and older are Now Eligible to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine. Residents can make an appointment through myturn.ca.gov, which has been available to the public since February. Local pharmacies are also making appointments online.

Those seeking the COVID-19 vaccine can also call 833-422-4255 for help to determine availability and navigate the state website.