Covid-19 Information

The Centers for Disease Control has updated its guidance for isolation and quarantine for COVID-19. Guidance for COVID-19 has been revised to include general recommendations for all respiratory illnesses, such as flu and RSV.

Recommendations for isolation for students/staff infected with COVID-19

Students/staff can return to school when, for at least 24 hours, both are true:

• Symptoms are getting better overall and
•  There is no sign of fever (without the use of fever-reducing medication)

Guidelines for Returning to School After Testing Positive:

•  If students/staff have no symptoms or fever but test positive, they can return to school immediately.
•  Upon return, students and staff should take added precautions for at least 5 days, such as masking. Additional examples include:
• Respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette
•  Distancing
• Testing (taking an antigen test can help individuals know how likely they are to spread the virus)
• Increasing fresh air in the classroom, using portable HEPA filters, or taking other steps for cleaner air
• Graphics on this CDC website illustrate potential scenarios for those who are infected to return to school.

Guidelines for Returning to School After COVID-19 Exposure:

• There are no longer specific testing and masking recommendations for individuals exposed to a person with COVID-19.
•  If students/ staff have been exposed and do not have symptoms, they can take added precautions such as masking or testing, as they see fit.
•  If an exposed individual becomes symptomatic or tests positive, follow the guidance for isolation.