Isolation:
Students who are positive need to be out for 10 days from the day of the test (aka Day Zero). They can return on day 11 if no fever/diarrhea/vomiting/serious breathing problems. No negative test is required.
Students who are symptomatic need to be out for 10 days from the day of symptoms (Day Zero). They can get tested and if negative they can return ASAP OR they can see a doctor and get an alternative diagnosis OR they can stay home for the 10 days in virtual.
Quarantine:
Students who are close contact to a live-in positive case will need to be out for 10 days from the last day of contact with the positive person. If they begin symptoms or test positive in that time, see above. NO OPT OUT OPTION FOR THESE STUDENTS!
Students who are close contact in school and are LOW EXPOSURE RISK can opt out of quarantine through the administration. If they begin to have symptoms, see above.
Desiree Fernandez, BSN, RN
Southside ISD Lead Nurse
210-882-1606 ext. 1519
desiree.fernandez@nullsouthsideisd.org