COVID Guidelines                                       8/24/23

We are working closely with the Vinton County Health Department. We will keep you updated on any recent developments.

2023-24 UPDATED COVID-19 GUIDELINES 

If students or staff feel sick or suspect they might have Covid-19, they should do the following: Stay home and take a rapid test. 

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If a person tests positive, he/she should stay home for 5 days from onset of symptoms and until fever-free for 24 hours (without the use of fever-reducing medication). 

It is recommended to wear a mask for 5 days upon return.

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If exposed to Covid-19, students and staff should do the following: 

For a known exposure, wearing a mask for 10 days is recommended - you should test at the first sign of symptoms.

Wear a mask while indoors as soon as you find out you were exposed - 

start counting from Day 1 

Day 0 is the day of your last exposure to someone with Covid-19

Day 1 is the first full day after your last exposure

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Free Covid-19 testing kits will continue to be available at each school building and/or the health department. 

We will continue to inventory and keep as many on hand as possible.

Practice good hand hygiene… 

? Wash hands with soap and water as needed 

? Use hand sanitizer when soap and water is not available 

Continue to clean surfaces with recommended cleaning solutions per directions. 

The Vinton County Health Department will continue to offer Covid-19 vaccines.