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When to Stay Home

The CDC/Massachusetts DPH are no longer requiring a set isolation/quarantine period after a Covid infection. Instead they recommend returning to school once:

  • Student is fever free for the preceding 24 hours before returning to school WITHOUT the use of fever reducing medications (ex. Tylenol, Ibuprofen, etc.)
  • Has overall resolution of symptoms (should not come to school with HA, sore throat, chills, excessive fatigue, runny nose, etc). Overall, your student should feel well enough to make it through the school day.

In addition, it is recommended to take the following extra precautions for the first 5 days from onset of symptoms (optimally up to 10 days):

  • Avoid crowded indoor spaces. Wear a mask anytime you are indoors around other people (school included).
  • Frequent hand washing with warm soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol
  • Avoid spending time with people who are at increased risk for severe disease (ex. pregnant people, children under 2 years old, elderly adults, individuals with chronic underlying medical conditions- ex heart/lung/liver/or kidney disease).

 

 

Non-COVID Illnesses

Please see the Reasons for Dismissal/Exclusion page for more information.