Scenarios
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Exclude from School
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Return to School After...
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#1- COVID-19 symptoms
per ASD Screening Tool
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Yes
Vaccination status does not matter
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Individuals should be tested for COVID-19. If they choose not to test, they must isolate for 5 days from the onset of symptoms. The day symptoms started is counted as day 0. A mask must be worn for 5 full days upon return to school.
If the test is positive, individual must isolate for 5 days from the onset of symptoms. The day symptoms started is counted as day 0. May return to school on day 6 if symptoms have improved and they have been fever free for 24 hours without taking a fever reducing medication. A mask must be worn from day 6 through day 10.
If the test is negative, individual may return to school after 24 hours of being fever free, without taking a fever reducing medication, and if symptoms have improved. Home tests are not accepted.
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#2-Positive COVID-19 test
with symptoms per ASD Screening Tool
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Yes
Vaccination status does not matter
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Individual must isolate for 5 days from the start of symptoms. The day symptoms started is counted as day 0. May return to school on day 6 if symptoms have improved and they have been fever free for 24 hours without taking a fever reducing medication. A mask must be worn from day 6 through day 10.
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#3- Positive COVID-19 test without symptoms per ASD Screening Tool
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Yes
Vaccination status does not matter
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Individual must isolate for 5 days from the test day. The day the test was taken is counted as day 0. A mask must be worn for 5 full days upon return to school.
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#4- Household member tests positive for COVID-19
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No
Vaccination status does not matter
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Regardless of vaccination status, the CDC recommends that individuals living with a household member who tests positive, monitor for symptoms, wear a mask for 10 days, and test on day 5.
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#5 - Travel
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Depends on vaccine status
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Guidance related to travel and quarantine after travel depends on immunization status and changes frequently. For the most current guidance visit the CDC.
Guidance on Domestic Travel:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/travel-during-covid19.html
Guidance on International Travel:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/international-travel-during-covid19.html
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