Protect The Nest

FGCU is committed to keeping our community safe

Together we are stronger. And together we will protect the health and well-being of our students, faculty, staff and community while we fulfill our mission to educate and enlighten.

Protecting the health, safety, and well-being of our students, faculty, staff, and community.

COVID-19 FAQs

COVID-19 Tests

Florida COVID-19 Response

Student Health Services

Vaccine Resources in Florida and U.S.

If you would like to get vaccinated against the seasonal flu or coronavirus while in Florida, check out the Florida Department of Health’s vaccine locators:

Planning to get a flu or COVID-19 vaccine while out of state?

Find a location that works for you through the vaccines.gov national vaccine locator.
Call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 888-720-7489) to find COVID-19 vaccines in the U.S.

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COVID-19 Testing Options

Student information: COVID-19 tests on campus

Sick-visit appointments are available with Student Health Services. Strep, flu and COVID-19 tests are available for symptomatic students. Call 239-590-7966 to schedule an appointment.

Employee information: COVID-19 tests

Employees who are State Group Insurance Members can use their Prescription Drug Plan to cover the costs of up to eight approved over-the-counter COVID-19 tests in a 30-day period.

See the full details on the coverage, approved tests and the claim process.

Community COVID-19 tests

COVIDtests.gov
Every U.S. home is eligible to order at-⁠home COVID-⁠19 tests. Tests are free, and four tests are included in each order.

Florida Department of Health – Lee County
Location: 3920 Michigan Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33916
Phone: (904) 295-0562
Florida Department of Health – Collier County
Location: 3339 Tamiami Trail East, Building H, Naples, FL 34112
Phone: (239) 252-6220
Florida COVID-19 test locator

Health Services & Resources
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Health Services & Resources

If you are sick - stay home and make an appointment to see a doctor.

Students who develop flu-like symptoms can contact the FGCU Student Health Services at 239-590-7966 or email immune@fgcu.edu to make an appointment to see our healthcare professionals. If you are severely ill, you should call an urgent care, emergency department at a local hospital, or call 911 before going in person. They will direct you on the steps to take to get help without infecting others.

Faculty and staff who have questions about leave for health issues should contact Human Resources at hr@fgcu.edu or by calling 239-590-1400.

Resources:

CDC Quarantine and Isolation Calculator

FGCU Student Health Services at 239-590-7966 or immune@fgcu.edu.

Lee Health Telemedicine - $49 fee

Lee County Health Department at 239-332-9501.

Florida Department of Health COVID-19 Call Center – Open Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. - 1-866-779-6121 or email COVID-19@flhealth.gov
Travel Advisories & Resources
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Travel Advisories & Resources
- CDC guidelines will continue to be adhered to, based on the destination of travel.
- Prior to the purchase of employee travel arrangements, a Spend Authorization must be submitted and approved in Workday.
- Travel-related employee reimbursements are processed using an Expense Report initiated in Workday.
- Provost/VP approval for all travel will continue to be required until further notice.
- Workday Job Aids can be found and reviewed on the Workday Training Resources Website.
Additional information and guidance on coronavirus including precautions, symptoms, and travel can be viewed at:
Student Resources
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