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Pandemic Recovery at NJIT

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Spring 2021 COVID case totals as of February 26, 2021

Total Positive Cases

(Since 1/4/2021)

Students
41
Employees
22
Total
63

New Positive Cases

(2/16/21 - 2/22/21)

Students
3
Employees
3
Total
6

On Campus Tests

(Since 1/4/2021)

Students
3633
Employees
1694
Total
5327
Week
# Surveillance Tests
Total Positives
Positivity Rate
Week 5 (2/15—2/19) 276 1 0.36%
  • Data includes testing conducted by or provided to NJIT.
  • Positive case counts are limited to individuals who were on NJIT’s campus within 14 days of a COVID-positive test date.
  • New cases reflect positive test results during the previous week.
  • 2020 data: 102 total cases. 8,102 tested.

    • NJIT's COVID Environmental Sampling Method and Monitoring Results

NJIT's recovery plan is informed by New Jersey’s The Road Back: Restoring Economic Health Through Public Health (below), the federal government’s Guidelines for Opening Up America Again, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Considerations for Institutes of Higher Education.

The infographic below illustrates NJIT's operational plans for each phase of recovery. NJIT presently is in Phase 2 of the recovery plan.

Converged learning
(fully remote)

All employees return to work with minimal restrictions
Health data and governmental guidance monitored

All research operations fully restored
Laboratory and personnel safety protocols must be followed

All offices fully open during normal business hours
Student support services will monitor health conditions and governmental guidance

Activities and events permitted with no social distancing
All facilities open for NJIT community use

Residence Halls operate with no restrictions
Space will remain reserved for quarantine as required by health data and governmental guidance

Dining rooms open with cleaning every 30 minutes
GDS associates serve all food
Fountain drinks available
Dishware and flatware served by GDS

All operations fully restored with no specific social distancing requirements
Facility and personnel safety protocols must be strictly observed
Travel monitored for possible hot spots

NJIT sponsored and external events may resume
Appropriate protocols and procedures should be followed

Staff on campus for full operations, excluding those authorized to work from home

University resources remain focused on support of the university core mission based on Board of Trustees approved budget
Distribution of state and federal funds along with university income will determine available resources

University and grant sponsored travel is permitted consistent with federal travel restrictions
Rutgers shuttle operating on published schedule
Use of mass transit is anticipated

IST support services are fully staffed to provide support of the university mission
Services are prepared to support virtual learning should health data and governmental guidance require a transition

Week # Surveillance Tests Total Positives Positivity Rate
Week – 1 (1/19—1/22) 227 1 0.44%