Following guidance from the CDC, city, and state officials, masks are optional for all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, on Loyola's campus. Anyone who chooses to wear a mask is welcome to do so. 

We have testing available at Student Health Services for students who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or who have been exposed to the virus. Walk-ins are welcome. Additional testing is available at In and Out Urgent Care, Ochsner Urgent Care, and testing stations throughout New Orleans. 

Symptoms include:

• Fever or chills
• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Fatigue
• Muscle or body aches
• Headache
• New loss of taste or smell
• Sore throat
• Congestion or runny nose
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea

Per OSHA's current regulatory requirements, faculty, staff, and student workers are still required to email covid@loyno.edu if you test positive for COVID-19. Students not employed by the university are no longer required to email their positive status.

Students experiencing COVID symptoms can visit Student Health Services on the lower level of the Danna Center, available Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. After hours and on weekends, students can access virtual care options.

Faculty and staff experiencing symptoms should contact their preferred medical provider for additional guidance.