Respiratory Illness

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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.

FAQ for Students
FAQ for Employees

FAQ for Students

How do I protect my student from getting a respiratory illness?

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.

Are students, employees, parents, and visitors required to wear masks or face coverings?

What are symptoms of a respiratory illness?

What happens if a student is experiencing symptoms or tests positive for a respiratory illness?

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.

FAQ for Employees

How do I protect myself from getting a respiratory illness?

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.

Are employees required to wear masks or face coverings?

What are symptoms of a respiratory illness?

What happens if an employee is experiencing symptoms or tests positive for a respiratory illness?

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.