Coronavirus Information and Updates

If you are not feeling well, have come into contact with a COVID-19 positive individual, or have tested positive for COVID-19 please stay off campus and fill out the COVID-19 Exposure Form

Essex County COVID-19 Community Levels

Low In Essex County, Massachusetts, community level is LOW. Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines Get tested if you have symptoms   *Weekly data provided by CDC

NECC COVID-19 Dashboard

Date of Most Recent On-Campus Positive	Most Recent Location	Monthly Total On Campus Cases	Academic Year Total On Campus Cases*
November 29th, 2022	Haverhill	0	32

Updated on Friday December 2, 2022.
* Beginning September 1, 2022

Total cases for academic year 2021-2022: 146

This dashboard shows on-campus cases for the 2021-2022 academic year for the NECC community. These totals are cumulative and include positive COVID-19 cases from both the Haverhill and Lawrence campuses. Reporting is updated on a regular basis and includes students, faculty, and staff.

Be assured that, following an on campus positive case of COVID-19, if there is any need for further action on your part, you will hear from an NECC representative or the Department of Public Health directly.

NECC COVID-19 Basics

• Although we have seen a promising decline in COVID-19 cases in Massachusetts, the NECC Public Health Response Team still recommends taking all necessary personal precautions against infection
• NECC is a Mask Flexible Campus. We encourage mask wearing while indoors. Be mindful of those around you and their comfort level. Keep a mask in your pocket just in case!
• Based on updated CDC guidance, if you are a close contact of a COVID+ individual, you are required to wear a mask on campus for 10 days beginning the day after your exposure.
• NECC has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination policy. More information can be found here: Student Vaccination Policy or Employee Vaccination Policy
• If you have been exposed, are not feeling well, or have tested positive for COVID-19, we request that you fill out the NECC COVID-19 Exposure Form found HERE
• Prospective Students and Visitors to campus must complete the NECC Campus Visitor Sign In form found HERE
• Additional information can be found through the FAQ links

CONTACT INFORMATION

For General COVID-19 questions please email publichealthresponse@necc.mass.edu 

For COVID-19 policy questions please email reportconcerns@necc.mass.edu

Report Concerns is a private email box monitored by Marissa Elliott and Mike McCarthy