COVID-19 School-based Protocol
There have been several changes in recent days, here are the current changes.
- The period of quarantine or isolation for students and staff is now 5 days and are able to return with a well-fitting non cloth mask.Staff will need to wear a KN95.
- If a student or staff is not vaccinated, they can return to school if they are symptom free participate in Test To Stay and wear a mask. This includes individuals that are identified as close contacts from home.
IF YOU HAVE COVID-19 SYMPTOMS, STAY HOME & SEE YOUR DOCTOR IF NEEDED.
Case Management Chart
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Positive Case
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Close Contact
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Vaccinated
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5 day isolation based on test date or start of symptoms (no more than 48hrs prior to positive test result)
On Day 6:
You can end isolation after 5 full days if you are fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication and your other symptoms have improved (Loss of taste and smell may persist for weeks or months after recovery and need not delay the end of isolation).
Symptoms are not significantly improved - stay home & go to doctor
Asymptomatic come to school
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Symptoms: stay home
Asymptomatic: come to school
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Unvaccinated
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5 day isolation based on test date or start of symptoms (no more than 48hrs prior to positive test result)
On Day 6:
You can end isolation after 5 full days if you are fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication and your other symptoms have improved (Loss of taste and smell may persist for weeks or months after recovery and need not delay the end of isolation).
Symptoms are not significantly improved - stay home & go to doctor
Asymptomatic come to school
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Symptoms: stay home
Asymptomatic: come to school with Test-to-Stay Protocol for days 1-3-5 or more frequently as determined necessary
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* Developed in consultation with LCDOH on 1/12/22 based on guidance issued from NYSDOH.
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