What Do I Do If . . .


Emory University strongly recommends following CDC guidelines for campus members who have tested positive for COVID-19 or have been recently exposed.

If You Test Positive for COVID-19 or Have Been Exposed*

If you are experiencing symptoms, you should isolate and get tested. If you test positive, follow CDC guidance on Isolation and Precautions for People with COVID-19.

*What does exposed mean?

Please review CDC guidelines on how to determine your risk of exposure. Follow the steps listed above if you were at increased risk of exposure to COVID-19 or have been told by a health care provider or public health authority that you were exposed.

If You Need ADA or High-Risk Support

For Students

Every eligible Emory student has a right to request reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Due to COVID-19, eligibility for reasonable accommodations has expanded to include those who are at significantly increased risk for negative outcomes if they were to contract COVID-19. Additionally, individuals with impairments resulting from “Long COVID” and individuals with mental health impairments that have been exacerbated by COVID-19 may be eligible for reasonable ADA accommodations.

If you need additional accommodations to perform the essential functions of your job, you are encouraged to reach out to Emory’s Department of Accessibility Services (DAS) for assistance.

For Faculty and Staff

Every eligible Emory employee has a right to request reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Due to COVID-19, eligibility for reasonable accommodations has expanded to include those who are at significantly increased risk for negative outcomes if they were to contract COVID-19. Additionally, individuals with impairments resulting from “Long COVID” and individuals with mental health impairments that have been exacerbated by COVID-19 may be eligible for reasonable ADA accommodations. The Department of Accessibility Services (DAS) coordinates workplace accommodations through an interactive process with the employee, their leader, and human resources.

If you need additional accommodations to perform the essential functions of your job, you are encouraged to reach out to DAS for assistance: