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- COVID Resources and Information
COVID Resources and Information
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Governor Inslee recently announced all the remaining COVID emergency proclamations and the state of emergency would expire on October 31, and the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) updated their guidance accordingly. As of November 1, 2022 many of the current K-12 COVID guidance requirements have now shifted to recommendations. The district COVID dashboard has subsequently been removed.
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Summary of guidance for 2022-23, updated Nov. 1, 2022:
If a student becomes ill:
- It is recommended students who develop a new onset of respiratory or gastrointestinal symptoms, such as cough, fever, sore throat, vomiting or diarrhea, or other symptoms of COVID, stay home. This is the case with any potentially infectious disease.
- If a student has COVID, it is recommended they stay home and isolate for at least 5 days following the onset of symptoms.
- All cases of COVID must be reported to the COVID team (425-385-4299 or clicking to report).
- Children in early learning and childcare who develop a new onset of COVID symptoms are required to be excluded, and they are to follow the DOH flowchart (still being updated).
If a staff person becomes ill:
- It is recommended staff who develop a new onset of respiratory or gastrointestinal symptoms, such as cough, fever, sore throat, vomiting or diarrhea, or other symptoms of COVID, stay home. This is the case with any potentially infectious disease.
- Staff must follow L & I guidelines, which requires isolating for at least 5 days following the onset of symptoms, and following the DOH flowchart for returning
- All cases of COVID must be reported to the COVID team (425-385-4299 or clicking to report).
Masks:
- Masks are optional this year. If you have had COVID or been exposed to COVID, it is recommended you wear a mask on days 6 through 10
- Masks are required in the Health Room
Testing
- The district will still ensure access to testing. If your child gets sick at school and needs to be tested, you will be given a test kit if you need one.
FAQ for COVID for 2022-23 school year:
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What do I do if I test positive? (students, staff and volunteers)
- All cases of COVID must be reported to the school building or COVID Tracking Team.
- The COVID Tracking Team can be reached by calling 425-385-4299 or reporting at the link here.
- A member of the COVID Tracking Team will contact you to answer your questions and establish your return date
- It is best practice to isolate for 5 days from the onset of symptoms. As of 11/1/22 this is recommended for students and required for staff.
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What are the symptoms of COVID?
If you have one or more of these symptoms you should stay home and test for COVID. The symptom "headache" has been removed from this list.
Symptoms of COVID include:
- fever of over 100.4 or chills,
- shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- muscle or body aches
- new loss of taste or smell
- cough (new, changed or worsening)
- Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea
- fatigue
- sore throat
- congestion or runny nose (not related to typical allergies)
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When can I return to school if I had COVID or was exposed to COVID?
If you test positive for COVID, you can return to school after five days have passed since symptoms first appeared if you have not had a fever in 24 hours and your symptoms have significantly improved. This is recommended for students and required for staff.
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Who do I tell if my student gets COVID?
You should let your school know, usually your attendance line, or you can call the COVID line at 425-385-4299.
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What do I do if I have been exposed to COVID?
If you have been exposed to COVID and have no symptoms, you can continue to attend school and activities, but monitor for symptoms for 10 days. You are encouraged to test between days 3 and 5.
If you have been exposed to COVID and develop symptoms you should isolate at home and test for COVID. It is recommended students who test positive for COVID stay home and isolate from others for at least 5-days following the onset of symptoms. It is required for staff who test positive.
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Do we have to wear masks this year?
No, masks continue to remain optional in the school setting for 2022-23. If you have had COVID or been exposed to COVID it is recommended you wear a mask through day 10 if you return to school after the end of your 5-day isolation period.
Masks are also required in the health room and CARES room.
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Where can I get COVID tests if I need them?
Your school will have tests available, and you can find other resources on the COVID testing page.
