VDH Isolation and Quarantine FAQs for K-12 Schools
Updated: January 26, 2022
On January 26, 2022, the Virginia Department of Health updated its COVID-19 guidance for schools. The updated guidance can be found here: VDH FAQs for Revised Interim Guidance for the Prevention of COVID-19 in Virginia K12 Schools.
Per the guidance, “Schools are no longer expected to conduct contact tracing on every individual case of COVID-19.” Contact tracing will remain one of the mitigation strategies that is used for prevention against a COVID-19 outbreak and sustained transmission within our schools.
Effective February 5, 2022, LCS will no longer conduct contact tracing on every individual case of COVID-19. Families will continue to receive notice of a positive COVID-19 case within our schools as the school community is made aware of them. If a staff member or student suspects that they have been exposed to COVID-19, we encourage you to get tested and notify us if your test is positive.
We ask that you continue to be supportive and cooperative of school staff, teachers, and administrators as they navigate in-person learning during the pandemic. Thus, acknowledging that there may be temporary periods of remote learning due to a school outbreak or community surge in COVID-19. Such pivots shall be as short as possible, and students will be directed to remote learning and provided additional resources as needed to meet their instructional programming/goals.
LCS recommends that anyone eligible and able, including staff, students, and family members, get vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19, as directed by CDC guidelines. This additional layer of prevention will assist LCS in maintaining in-person learning and is the single best strategy to protect our students, staff, and community.
As a reminder:
- Stay home when sick and consult your medical doctor or health care provider.
- Stay home when sick with new COVID-19 symptoms, and isolate.
- Get tested if possible, following CDC guidelines.
- Wear well-fitting masks, especially during times of high community prevalence.
- Participate in the ViSSTA Screening Program (enrollment directions below):
Reminder COVID-19 Screening & Testing - Information
New Isolation/Quarantine Infographic
When is it Safe to be Around Others: Isolation and When to End Isolation - 2/3/22
Updated Virginia Department of Health COVID Protocols
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Positive COVID-19 Test
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Isolation for the first five days, followed by five days of strict mask wearing.
Continue isolation if:
May discontinue isolation after five days if:
Reporting/Notification:
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Symptomatic with COVID-19 Like Symptoms
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Isolation for the first five days, followed by five days of strict mask wearing.
Continue isolation if:
May discontinue isolation after five days if:
Reporting/Notification:
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| Asymptomatic and Positive Test |
Isolation for the first five days, followed by five days of strict mask wearing.
No isolation if:
Reporting/Notification:
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Asymptomatic
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COVID-19 Outbreak
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Reporting/Notification:
https://redcap.vdh.virginia.gov/redcap/surveys/?s=4HKCANDJFC |
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| Positive Case Athletics/ Extracurricular Activities |
Positive COVID-19 Test Athlete/Extracurricular Activity Participant
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Positive athletes and students who participate in extracurricular activities may Return to Play on day 5 if symptoms are resolving.
All positive students returning on day 6 will wear a well-fitted mask for days 6-10.
If strict use of a well-fitting mask is not possible, participating in sports shall be delayed until after day 10 of isolation or quarantine.
Continue isolation if:
May discontinue isolation after five days if:
Reporting/Notification:
*Any student athlete who has tested positive for COVID-19; who is symptomatic; or who has been in direct contact with COVID-19 will no longer be required to complete the Return to Play form. This form is highly recommended, but is not a requirement.
*Any student who is up to date on vaccinations with no symptoms and has been in direct contact with an individual(s) who has tested positive, will not be required to wear a mask during athletic or extracurricular activity, as deemed appropriate.
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| Close Contact | Special Situations for Quarantine: Household Close Contact | Quarantine according to Household Quarantine Guidelines Continue quarantine if:
May discontinue isolation after five days if:
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Fully vaccinated, but greater than 5 months from last shot (greater than 2 months for Johnson & Johnson)
Or
Unvaccinated
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| Up To Date Vaccinations | Strict mask wearing for 10 days. | |
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