School Guidelines for Isolation following a positive COVID-19 test or Quarantine following an identification as a close contact

Tue, 01/25/2022 - 4:31pm
Hello LRHS Families,
Please see the information below and/or the attached flyer regarding the new COVID quarantine/isolation guidelines. If you have any questions, please contact the school nurse via email at melinda_avalos@hcpss.org, or the health assistant, dominique_lincoln@hcpss.org.
 
 
School Guidelines for Isolation following a positive COVID-19 test or Quarantine following an identification as a close contact
 
Persons who have confirmed or suspected COVID-19 (Isolation)
 
All students and staff who test positive for COVID or are showing symptoms must be isolated for 5 days regardless of vaccination status and may not return to school until:
  • They have been out at least 5 days from the onset of symptoms or upon receiving a positive test without symptoms, and
  • Remain fever-free for 24 hours, and
  • Show a consistent improvement of symptoms.
Upon release from isolation all students and staff must wear a well-fitting mask around others and refrain from extracurricular activities for another 5 days.
 
Persons who are exposed to someone with COVID-19 (Quarantine)
 
You DO NOT need quarantine if:
  • If you are 12 years and older and you have received all recommended vaccine doses, including boosters when eligible.
  • If you are 5 – 11 years of age and you have completed the primary two dose series. 
  • If you had a confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis within the last 90 days (i.e. tested positive using a viral test).
Guidelines for persons exempt from quarantine:
  • Wear a well-fitting mask around others for 10 days after the last close contact with the person with COVID-19.
  • Get tested if you experience symptoms.
  • Follow recommendations for isolation if you test positive or experience symptoms.
  • If no symptoms, get tested on day 5 after the last close contact.
You SHOULD quarantine if:
  • You are 12 years or older and completed the primary series of recommended vaccine but have not received a recommended booster when eligible.
  • You are not vaccinated or have not completed a primary vaccine series.
Guidelines for persons subject to quarantine:
  • Stay home for at least 5 days after the last close contact with the person with COVID-19
  • Get tested if you experience symptoms.
  • Follow recommendations for isolation if you test positive or experience symptoms.
  • If no symptoms, get tested on day 5 after the last close contact.
  • Continue to wear a well-fitting mask for an additional 5 days after returning from quarantine, only removing the mask for meals and/or naptime.
  • If unable to wear a mask around others, remain at home for a full 10 days.

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