New school quarantine and isolation guidance was issued by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Service late Monday.
The updated guidance reflects the updates by the U.S. Center for Disease Control. The updates allow students and staff to return to school sooner than previously recommended.
Now, school students and staff who test positive with no symptoms should monitor for symptoms from the day of exposure through day 10 of isolation and isolate at home for 5 days. Day “0” is the day symptoms begin or the day test was taken for students, teachers & staff who do not have symptoms.
Those who test positive can return to school if symptoms have improved or they continue to have no symptoms and must wear a well-fitting mask for days 6-10. If unwilling or unable to wear a mask, they should stay home for a full ten days.
Close contacts don’t need to quarantine if they just had covid within the past 90 days or are fully vaccinated. They should still monitor for symptoms.
A link to the full guidance, including symptoms to watch for, can be found at the link below.
Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland
