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Covid-19 Updates

Updated : 09-20-2022
 

COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH UPDATES: 

 

Exemption

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Masks

Parents should not send students to school when sick!

This is the number one way to prevent illness in the school setting.

 

For school settings, NJDOH recommends that students with the following symptoms be promptly isolated from others and excluded from school:
• At least two of the following symptoms: fever (measure or subjective), chills, rigors (shivers),myalgia (muscle aches), headache, sore throat, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, congestion or runny nose; OR
• At least one of the following symptoms: new or worsening cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, new olfactory disorder, new taste disorder.

 

 

 

 

Since the executive order from Gov. Murphy has ended, Masks are now optional for staff and Students.

 

*Please note : Any student/Staff returning from isolation must wear masks from day 6-10 while at school.

Social Distancing in School

3 feet or more, to the extent possible.

 

Testing 

 

 

 

CDC LINK- Vaccine Information

https://www.englewoodhealth.org/covid-19-information-and-updates/covid-19-testing

 

 

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2022/s0105-Booster-Shot.html#

ISOLATION for COVID-19 Positive Student/Staff

5 day quarantine required, beginning at day 0; 24 hours fever free without the use of medication; consultation with school nurse on day 5.

 

Quarantine after COVID-19 Exposure

All student/Staff - Regardless of Vaccination status

No quarantine; students/staff should monitor symptoms ,if symptoms become present you must remain home, to not spread a virus.

 

 

   

COVID-19 Testing

A PCR or Rapid test, that is performed by a certified lab, is an allowable measure to detect COVID-19. Home test kits may be used but are not the most accurate, they require a second test after 48hrs.

 

Important Travel Information

All travel restrictions have been removed. Please continue to monitor for signs illness and keep your child home if ey are sick.