If you have ONE “less common” symptom |
Consider staying home if you feel ill (see decision tree guidance), monitor that symptom and ensure you are feeling better for 24 hours before returning to school. |
If you have TWO or more “less common symptoms” |
Stay home and keep all household members (siblings) home as well. CALL YOUR DOCTOR and let them know you are having these symptoms. Let the doctor evaluate you and decide if they want to give you an alternative diagnosis and/or test you for COVID-19. Keep siblings home from school as well. You will need an alternative diagnosis and/or negative COVID-19 test result to return to school and to allow siblings to return to school. |
If you have 1+ “more common symptoms” |
Stay home and keep all household members home as well. CALL YOUR DOCTOR and let them know about your symptom(s). Let the doctor evaluate you and decide if they want to give you an alternative diagnosis and/or test you for COVID-19. Keep siblings home from school as well. You will need an alternative diagnosis and/or negative COVID-19 test result to return to school and to allow siblings to return to school. |
If you live with someone who has symptoms of illness AND is waiting for COVID-19 test results |
Everyone in the household should stay home until you know the results. |
If you have been told you are a “close contact” |
Stay home and call your school attendance line and school health office. You will be required to quarantine in your home (away from other family members) for 14 days after your last contact with that known COVID-19 case, even if you have a negative test. You cannot “test out” of quarantine. |
If you have been diagnosed with COVID-19 |
Stay home and notify your school health office and attendance office. |