The Collegian — Published March 6, 2020

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Low risk of COVID-19 on campus after student exposed BY VIVIENNE AGUILAR Editor in Chief

Delta College’s Stockton campus was alerted to a potential COVID-19 exposure case on March 4. A health sciences student was treating a patient at a medical facility outside of San Joaquin County on Sunday, according to an email sent by Superintendent/President Dr. Omid Pourzanjani to Delta staff on Wednesday afternoon. The patient later tested positive for the novel coronavirus COVID-19 — after the student had returned to school on Monday. The student hasn't shown any symptoms and has chosen to isolate themselves for a 14day period after learning they were exposed, according to the email. This student also hasn't test-

ed positive, and is taking precautions recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Atlanta. There are no confirmed cases at Delta, Pourzanjani wrote. COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus that causes respiratory illness, according to the CDC. It was first detected in Wuhan City, China, and has since spread to nearly every continent. As of Thursday, 11 people have died of the virus in the U.S.: 10 in Washington state and one in Placer County. Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency in California as a result. Last week, the Los Rios Community College District announced in a news release that four students had been exposed to COVID-19. All four have since isolated themselves. The risk to campus remains

low, according to the San Joaquin County Department of Public Health. “We understand that this might cause concern; however, the San Joaquin County Department of Public Health says that the risk to Delta College students, staff and faculty is very low. Again, out of an abundance of caution, we are sanitizing all relevant areas on campus,” Pourzanjani wrote in his email to the general campus community. After the alert to the exposure case, a Delta College Facebook group with more than 5,200 people received reactions from the community, urging students to consider the low risk. Responses ranges from concern about potential spread to ridicule of those posting, specifically as it spreads fear. One student asked why classes

Student nurse Riddhi Patel gives a handwashing demonstration in the quad. PHOTO BY HANNAH WORKMAN

weren't canceled. An FAQ on the deltacollege. edu website addressed that specific question. "On the recommendation of public health experts, Delta remains open and all classes and events are continuing as sched-

ule," the answer read to the "Should I come to class?" question. "We will continue to consult with experts in the public health field and will make any further announcements as conditions warrant."

See COVID-19, page 8

LOOKING FORWARD TO NOVEMBER

Incumbent Tubbs, newcomer Lincoln advance to mayoral primary election Incumbent Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs and political newcomer Kevin Lincoln will face off in the November general election on Nov. 3 after earning the top vote on Tuesday in a field of eight. Results posted at 8:04 a.m. on March 4 from the San Joaquin County Registrar of Voters show Tubbs earning 40.63 percent of the vote compared to Lincoln's 21.86 percent. The registrar expects results to be certified by April 2. Find other election results at bit.ly/sj2020results.

MAYOR MICHAEL TUBBS Event emcee Max Kinser jokes with students passing by. PHOTO BY HANNAH WORKMAN

'Rock the Vote' encourages participation in General Election A"Rock the Vote" event was Dirty Pillows came together to hosted in the quad on March 5, MORE ONLINE make the celebration possible. to register voters and celebrate Read a story and view a Associate Professor Adriana Women's History Month. Brogger said KWDC cospongallery of photos from "Rock the Vote" is a Los An- the 'Rock the Vote' event sored the event because voter geles-based nonprofit organiza- at deltacollegian.net. turnout was at 20 percent on tion with a goal to engage young Super Tuesday. Brogger said she voters, according to the organisees this outreach as "a public zation's mission statement. service engagement." RTV, along with Mi Familia Vota, CommuEntertainment also included rock painting, nity Medical Centers, United States Census, games, and a photo booth. Free tacos were ASDC, The President's Office, and local band also served.

KEVIN LINCOLN

ANDREW JOHNSON, 1.36% BILL SMITH, 12.70% KEVIN LINCOLN, 21.86% MICHAEL TUBBS, 40.63% MOTEC PATRICK SANCHEZ, 9.57% RALPH LEE WHITE, 4.47% SHELLY HOLLIS, 3.43% SHOUA LO, 5.47%

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