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Covid 19 And Schools Home
Covid 19 And Schools Home
The Centers for Disease Control has issued the following guidelines to prevent the spread of all respiratory illness. This guidance replaces the COVID-19 isolation guidelines and applies to all common respiratory viruses including, COVID, the flu, the common cold and RSV.
Visit the CDC for more information on respiratory illnesses.
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- Encourage good hygiene:
- Wash hands frequently (or sanitize when soap and water are unavailable), cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze.
- Vaccination: Keep up to date on all recommended vaccinations for influenza, COVID.
- COVID-19 vaccines are available for people 6 months or older.
- Consult with your healthcare provider regarding vaccines for respiratory illnesses.
- Encourage good hygiene:
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Masks are optional.
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- Fever (100.4 or above) or chills
- Cough
- Nasal or chest congestion
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Sore throat
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- People with symptoms of a respiratory illness should stay home until their symptoms have improved and they have been fever free for at least 24 hours, without using fever-reducing medications.
- Seek treatment for respiratory illnesses if you have risk factors for severe illness and are sick.
- Additional precautions:
- People who are recovering from a respiratory illness should consider wearing a mask for 5 additional days when in public places.