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 Form for Self-Reporting Positive Test.
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.
In order to keep our community updated on the latest coronavirus (COVID-19) developments, Cerro Coso is providing this webpage. Our goal is to provide you with resources and the latest news on the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Emergency Grants
Cerro Coso Cares, Finish Line, Disaster Relief Grants Information
Emergency Grants
View information for grants and download the application
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.
Visit the Kern Public Health Services site for more information on the ties and providers at Vaccine Schedule
Vaccination Sites
- Sav-on Pharmacy IWV
- Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Ridgecrest
- Rite Aid Pharmacy IWV
- Clinica Sierra Vista KRV
- Rite Aid-Lake Isabella KRV
- Adventist Health KRV
- Adventist Health Tehachapi
- Sav-On Pharmacy Tehachapi
- Rite Aid Pharmacy Tehachapi
- Omni Family HealthTehachapi
- Adventist Health Mojave, Mobile Unit
- Rite Aid Pharmacy Cal City
- Bartz-Altadonna Health Center Cal City
- Adventist Health Cal City, Mobile Unit
- Mono County | All three vaccines are available.
- Inyo County | All three vaccines are available.
Testing Sites
- Walgreens IWV | Viral (PCR) Test
- Omni Family Health Ridgecrest/Tehachapi | Viral Test
- Quest Diagnostics Ridgecrest/Tehachapi | Antibody Test
- Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley Tehachapi | Viral Test
- Bartz-Altadonna Community Health Center Cal City | Viral Test
- Northern Inyo Hospital Bishop | Viral Test
- Rural Health Clinic Bishop | Viral Test
- Toiyabe Indian Health Project Bishop | Viral Test
- Clinica Sierra Vista - Kern Valley Medical Center KRV | Viral Test
- Kern Valley Hospital KRV | Viral Test
- Inyo County Testing locations
- Find a Testing Site
Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests
CARES Act Funding
For Eligibility Requirements and all federally required reports, visit CARES Act Funds Disclosures.
Parking Permits for Spring 2023
Parking permits are not required to park in Cerro Coso Community College parking lots at this time.
Resources
- Kern County Public Health Services Department
- Inyo County Public Health and Prevention Division
- Mono County Public Health
- Tracking Covid-19 (CA Dept of Public Health)
- Guidance for people fully vaccinated. (CDC.gov)
- Getting your vaccine
Training Videos
- Know Your Risk of Getting COVID-19
- How to Wear a Mask
- When to Wear a Mask
- Coronavirus Symptoms
- I Think or Know I Had COVID-19, and I Had Symptoms. When Can I Be Around Others?
- What You Need to Know About Handwashing
Previous Updates
- Safe Campus Reopening Protocols (May 2021)
- Safe Campus Reopening Protocols (October 2020)
- Fall 2021 Classes
- Spring 2021 Classes
- Fall 2020 Classes
- 5/4/2020 Update from Heather Ostash/Student Services Update: Commencement
- 4/28/2020 Update:Upcoming Zoom Meetings regarding Student Services Updates
- 4/9/2020 Update: Student Services
- 4/7/2020 Update-Resource Guides
- 3/26/2020 Update: Drop Deadline Extended
- 3/22/2020 Update:Student Services
- 3/17/2020 Update: Emergency Notification
- 3/17/2020 Update: Trainings
- 3/14/2020 Update: Notice re Classes going online and links to trainings
