CCBOE UPDATED COVID GUIDELINES
8/12/22
IF EXPOSED TO COVID 19
- YOU DO NOT NEED TO QUARANTINE
- GET TESTED ON THE 5TH DAY AFTER EXPOSURE
THOSE WHO TEST POSITIVE FOR COVID 19
- Regardless of vaccination status, you should ISOLATE from others when you have COVID-19.
- You should also isolate if you are sick and suspect that you have COVID-19 but do not yet have test results.
- If your results are positive, follow CDC’s full isolation recommendations (see below).
- If your results are negative, you can end your isolation.
- You should also isolate if you are sick and suspect that you have COVID-19 but do not yet have test results.
- If you test POSITIVE for COVID-19, stay home for at least 5 days and isolate from others in your home. You are likely most infectious during these first 5 days. Wear a high-quality mask when you must be around others at home and in public.
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- If after 5 days you are fever-free for 24 hours without the use of medication, and your symptoms are improving, or you never had symptoms, you may end isolation after day 5 and return to school on day 6.
- Regardless of when you end isolation, avoid being around people who are more likely to get very sick from COVID-19 until at least day 11.
- You should wear a high-quality mask through day 10.
GUIDANCE FOR TESTING
- Antibody testing is not accepted at this time.
- When using a Positive Self/At Home Test for a Medical Excuse, it Must Be Confirmed by a Clinic or your Local Health Provider.
GUIDELINES MAY CHANGE WITH UPDATES RECEIVED FROM THE CDC OR TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH