• STUDENT COVID-19 ISOLATION & EXPOSURE GUIDANCE    STUDENT COVID-19 ISOLATION & EXPOSURE GUIDANCE

     
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Updated 8/29/2022

Isolation Protocol Categories

Isolation clearance criteria: this criteria only applies to individuals whose symptoms have substantially improved, including being fever-free and off fever-reducing medications for 24 hours AND who can strictly adhere to wearing a well-fitting mask until 10 days after their positive test date. If both these criteria aren’t met, we recommend individuals continue to isolate until 10 days after their positive test.

1. Students who test positive & are ABLE to reliably mask

Duration: Self-isolation for COVID-19 positive cases is a minimum of 5 days after the start of symptoms or the first positive test. If asymptomatic or meet the isolation clearance criteria AND test negative using a rapid antigen test on Day 5 or later. Return on Day 6.

Return to school: On day 6, and once they have:

  • Isolated for at least the first 5 days.
  • Symptom improvement or never had symptoms, may resume most usual activities (except those that do not allow mask-wearing) on day 6.
  • Wear a mask around others for 10 days (including in the household).

NOTE:

  • This only applies to individuals whose symptoms have substantially improved, including being without fever for 24 hours, AND those who can strictly adhere to wearing a well-fitting mask for 10 days after their first positive test date or the start of symptoms.
    If both of these criteria aren’t met, continue to isolate for the remaining 10 days after the first positive test or start of symptoms
  • Return to school should be based on time and symptom resolution.
  • Test on or after Day 5.
    • If the test result is negative, continue to isolate and return to school on day 6
    • If the test result is positive, continue to isolate and return to school on day 11
    • If a negative rapid test result is obtained on or after day 5, can return to school on the following day. For example, individuals can return on day 7 if they have a negative rapid test on day 6 and meet the isolation clearance criteria.

Graphic - Students who test positive & are ABLE to reliably mask

2. Students who test positive & are UNABLE to reliably mask

Duration: Self-isolation for COVID-19 positive cases is a minimum of 7 days after the start of symptoms or the first positive test, if asymptomatic. Return on day 8.

Return to school: on day 8, once they have:

  • Isolated for 10 days and return on day 11 if they meet the isolation criteria
  • Individuals can return on day 8 if they have a negative test on day 5 AND day 7 and meet the isolation criteria. Two consecutive negative tests, 48 hours part is required

NOTE:

  • Return to school should be based on time and symptom resolution.

Graphic - Students who test positive & are UNABLE to reliably mask

Exposure Protocol Categories - If the student is exposed to someone with COVID-19 outside of school

1. Protocol for Students Who Are Exposed to Someone who had tested positive for COVID-19

  • No quarantine requirement
  • Wear a mask around others for 10 days (including in the household)
  • Monitor for symptoms
  • Testing on or after Day 5 with a rapid antigen test is recommended.
    • If the test result is negative, continue monitoring for symptoms
    • If the test result is positive, follow isolation requirements in protocol "Students Who Test Positive & Are Able to Reliably Mask”
  • Isolate and take a rapid antigen or PCR test anytime symptoms develop

NOTE:

  • If you are symptomatic at any point during 10 days after your exposure, including at the very beginning, you must immediately isolate until you test negative by either a rapid antigen or PCR test. If you test positive, follow isolation requirements. If you test negative, continue to follow quarantine requirements.

Graphic - Protocol for Students Who Are Exposed to Someone who had tested positive for COVID-19

2. Protocol for Students Who Are Unable to Reliably Mask

  • No quarantine necessary
  • Test on Days 2, 3 and 5
    • If the test is positive, follow Isolation protocol
    • If the test is negative, continue to remain in school and monitor for symptoms
    • If the test result is positive, follow isolation requirements in protocol "Students Who Test Positive and are not Fully Vaccinated"
  • Isolate and take a rapid antigen or PCR test anytime symptoms develop

NOTE:

  • If you are symptomatic at any point during 10 days after your exposure, including at the very beginning, you must immediately isolate until you test negative by either a rapid antigen or PCR test. If you test positive, follow isolation requirements. If you test negative, continue to follow quarantine requirements.

Graphic - Protocol for Students Who Are Exposed to Someone who had tested positive for COVID-19