COVID-19 Information

Masks are optional.

COVID-19 Symptoms are: 

• Fever (100.4 or above) or chills 
• Cough unrelated to asthma or different than normal 
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing 
• New loss of taste or smell 
• Sore throat 
• New congestion or runny nose 
• Nausea or vomiting 
• Diarrhea

Students who have symptoms at home or at school may return to school when:  

• At least 5 days has passed since symptoms occurred, symptoms have improved, and there has been no fever for at least 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medication OR 
• Students have a note from a healthcare professional containing another diagnosis OR 
• Students may return if they have a negative COVID-19 test, symptoms have improved, AND there has been no fever for at least 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medication.  
• Students who have been fully vaccinated and are experiencing symptoms should follow the guidelines above. 
• Home test results are accepted in school. 
• Students should not attend school while awaiting test results. 

If a student tests positive for COVID-19:  

• The parent will notify the school. 
• The school will report the information on the district COVID Intake Form. 
• The district will share the information about the reported positive case with the Salt Lake County Health Department so the case can be added to the school count and parents can receive information from the health department.

The student will stay home from school until:  

• At least 5 days has passed since the positive COVID-19 test. They may return on the 6th day if: 
  • Symptoms have improved, and there has been no fever for at least 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medication. 
  • They must continue to wear a mask for an additional 5 days at school and in public places. 
• Students who cannot wear masks upon returning, may return when at least 10 days has passed since the positive test date. They can return on the 11th day if: 
  •  Symptoms have improved, and there has been no fever for at least 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medication.  

Testing is recommended for individuals who are experiencing symptoms and for individuals who have been exposed. Exposed individuals should wait five days from exposure to be tested in order to have more accurate results.

 Students may return if: 

• They have a negative COVID-19 test, symptoms have improved, 
• There has been no fever for at least 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication, AND 
• After symptoms resolve. 

While awaiting test results, students will isolate at home. 

If a student tests positive for COVID-19 with either a home test or test form a testing center:

• The parent will notify the school Point of Contact (POC). If you do not know who ​your school's POC is, please contact your school principal.
• POC will report the case on the COVID Intake Form.
• The POC will email the Positive Student Parent Letter located on last page of the intake form to the parent. This letter has information about when the student can return to school.
  • At least 5 days has passed since the positive COVID-19 test. They may return on the 6^th day if:
  • Symptoms have improved, and there has been no fever for at least 24 hours without the use of  fever reducing medication.
  • They must continue to wear a mask for an additional 5 days at school and in public places.
  • Students who cannot wear masks upon returning, may return when at least 10 days has passed since the positive test date. They can return on the 11^th day if:
    • Symptoms have improved, and there has been no fever for at least 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medication.
• The district will share the information about the reported positive case with the Salt Lake County Health Department so the case can be added to the school count and parents can receive information from the health department.

Exposure 

• Exposure to COVID-19 occurs when a person is closer than 6 feet to a person who has tested positive for COVID-19 for 15 minutes or longer within a 24-hour period. 

Guidelines for exposures: 

• Individuals who are exposed, do not have symptoms, and are vaccinated for COVID, or who have had COVID in the last 90 days may return to school/work. They should wear a mask for 10 days from the last day of their exposure
• Individuals who are exposed and are not vaccinated for COVID or have not had COVID within 90 days, should:
  • Quarantine at home for 5 days from the last date of exposure.
  • If they are not experiencing symptoms, they may return to school/work on day 6 wearing a mask.
• Ongoing exposure (in the home):
  • The individual should quarantine at home for 5 days from their last exposure date.
  • If they are not experiencing symptoms, they may return to school/work on day 6 after exposure wearing a mask. 
• All individuals should watch for symptoms. If symptoms occur, they should stay home and be tested. 

Masks are optional.

Contact benefits@slcschools.org to notify the HRS department of the exposure.

If you have been exposed to COVID-19 and you are not experiencing any symptoms, you may continue to come to work as long as you wear a well-fitted mask for 10 days and self-monitor for symptoms.

If you are unable to wear a mask, you will be required to quarantine at home for 10 days.

Contact benefits@slcschools.org to notify the HRS department of the exposure.

Your options, whether you are vaccinated or not, will be to isolate for 5 days or get tested for COVID-19. If your test comes back negative and you are no longer experiencing symptoms, you can return to work. If you are still experiencing symptoms, you should stay home until 24 hours after your symptoms have passed.

Contact benefits@slcschools.org to notify the HRS department of the exposure.

You are required to:

• Stay at home for 5 days from the day you were tested, even if you do not have symptoms or feel sick. You may return on the 6^th day if symptoms are resolving, and you have been fever- free for at least 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medication.
• Wear a well-fitted mask at school for an additional 5 days.
• Isolation is required for all people who test positive for COVID-19 regardless of whether they are vaccinated or unvaccinated. You will be required to isolate for a minimum of 5 days regardless of symptom status.