COVID-19 Exclusion Protocol updated 8-12-22

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1	Unit 5 COVID-19 Exclusion Protocol for Staff & Students * Sources CDC.gov/coronavirus, dph.illinois.gov/covid19 and isbe.net/COVID19	Exclusion Period

2	For any STUDENT who tests positive to COVID-19 their parent/guardian must immediately inform the school nurse. Any STAFF who tests positive to COVID-19 must complete the Staff Reporting Form.	Any staff or student who has tested positive to COVID-19 must STAY HOME FROM SCHOOL, inform the school, and wait to hear further instructions from the school. Any staff or student who has been in close contact to a person who has tested positive for COVID-19 is recommended to mask for 10 days, and test on Day 5 (or sooner if symptoms).
3	Staff and Student's parent/guardian must monitor DAILY that they are symptom/exposure-free BEFORE entering the building. (The daily app no longer needs to be completed.) DAILY SYMPTOM/EXPOSURE MONITORING Symptoms: Do you have any of the following symptoms? * Fever of 100.0° Fahrenheit or higher or chills * New cough * Shortness of breath * Fatigue from unknown cause * Muscle or body aches from unknown cause * New onset of moderate to severe headache * Sore throat * New loss of sense of taste or smell * Vomiting or diarrhea * Congestion or runny nose Close Contact/Potential Exposure: IDPH definition of close contact: *Anyone who is within 6 feet of an infected person for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24 hour period, starting 2 days before the positive case’s symptoms or, for asymptomatic positive cases, 2 days prior to the date of the test, until the time the positive case is isolated.	If a staff/student has any symptom of COVID-19, they should stay home and report their absence to the attendance line, which will also give the information found below about next steps. A COVID-19 test is strongly recommended before a symptomatic person may return to school, regardless of vaccination status or past history of COVID infection. The test should be submitted to the school nurse. The symptomatic person must also be fever-free, vomiting-free, and diarrhea-free for 24 hours, and have a reduction in all symptoms. If the test is positive for COVID-19, the person will be excluded from school for 5 days, and may return on Day 6 provided they wear a mask on Days 6-10. IDPH and McLean County Health Department allow a POC rapid antigen test at home or in an approved facility, or a PCR COVID-19 test at an approved facility to return to school. A picture or copy of the test should be provided to the school nurse or Principal before returning. **HOME TESTS ARE ENCOURAGED AND ACCEPTED.
4	Person shows any symptom of COVID-19 through-out the school day, with no known exposure to a positive case, regardless of vaccination status. (This section is only for a person with COVID-like symptoms, and NO known exposure to a positive case. )	A COVID-19 test is strongly recommended before a symptomatic person may return to school, regardless of vaccination status or past history of COVID infection. The test should be submitted to the school nurse. The symptomatic person must ALSO be fever-free, vomiting-free, and diarrhea-free for 24 hours, and have a reduction in all symptoms. If the test is positive for COVID-19, the person will be excluded from school for 5 days, and may return on Day 6 provided they wear a mask on Days 6-10. IDPH and McLean County Health Department allow a POC rapid antigen test at home or in an approved facility, or a PCR COVID-19 test at an approved facility to return to school. A picture or copy of the test should be provided to the school nurse or Principal before returning. (This section refers to symptomatic people WITHOUT exposure.)
5	Person tests positive for COVID-19 WITH symptoms * Student's parent MUST check in with the school nurse before re-entry. * Staff check in with principal and complete the Staff Reporting Form.	5 full days from the onset of symptoms AND 24 hours fever free (without medicine) AND improvement of symptoms ** A face mask should be worn indoors at all times through day 10 except when eating. If unable to consistently/correctly wear face mask, should exclude for 10 days.
6	Person tests positive for COVID-19 with NO symptoms * Student's parent MUST check in with the school nurse before re-entry. * Staff check in with principal and complete the Staff Reporting Form.	5 full days from the date the test was obtained AND 24 hours fever free (without medicine) AND improvement of symptoms ** A face mask should be worn indoors at all times through day 10 except when eating. If unable to consistently/correctly wear face mask, should exclude for 10 days. If symptoms develop AFTER the date of the positive test, notify your nurse or HR ASAP. Another 5 days of exclusion is added to isolate the positive person during their extended contagious period.
7	Close Contact of positive COVID-19 case and develop symptoms IDPH definition of close contact: *Anyone who is within 6 feet of an infected person for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24 hour period, starting 2 days before the positive case’s symptoms or, for asymptomatic positive cases, 2 days prior to the date of the test, until the time the positive case is isolated.	A COVID test is now strongly recommended. If choosing not to test, 5 days of isolation from the onset of symptoms. If the test is negative - may return to school. If the test is positive, return on Day 6 after onset of symptoms. Should wear a face mask indoors at all times for 10 days except when eating. Both groups should maintain 6 feet from others when mask off through Day 10.
8	Close Contact of positive COVID-19 case with NO symptoms IDPH definition of close contact: *Anyone who is within 6 feet of an infected person for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24 hour period, starting 2 days before the positive case’s symptoms or, for asymptomatic positive cases, 2 days prior to the date of the test, until the time the positive case is isolated.	You should watch for symptoms and wear a mask around others for 10 days. Quarantine is no longer recommended for any person WITHOUT symptoms. Test 5 days after exposure or sooner if you have symptoms. * Wear a face mask indoors at all times for 10 days except when eating. ** Maintain 6 feet from others when mask off through Day 10.
9	Person has returned from a location with sustained widespread community transmission per CDC's travel advisory, such as international travel, but potentially including areas located within the United States.	Per CDC Recommendations
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