January 4, 2022
Bear Families,
We hope everyone had a restful winter break. As we return, we want to share with you some updates to the quarantine and isolation process given to us by the health department. As always, if there are any questions about your particular situation, please reach out and we will be happy to help guide you through the process.
The Center for Disease Control recently updated its guidelines for isolation and quarantine. Over break, the Ohio Department of Health and the Cuyahoga County Board of Health both adopted these updated guidelines that we must implement. Below is a link to the new/updated flow chart that has been provided to us.
Here is a quick summary of some of these changes.
TESTING POSITIVE
The Ohio Department of Health has released a flow chart based on the CDC’s updated guidance following an exposure to someone with COVID-19. Regardless of vaccination status or symptoms, anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 must isolate for at least 5 days. However, if symptoms are improving (and no fever), isolation may end on the sixth day if the person consistently wears a mask for the next five days.
EXPOSURES
A vaccinated individual that has been exposed to a COVID positive case (school or home setting) can continue to come to school/work as long as they do not develop symptoms. They must wear a mask for 10 days after the last exposure. It is suggested that they test on day 5 if possible.
An unvaccinated individual that has been exposed to a COVID positive case in the school setting can continue to come to school/work as long as they do not develop symptoms and they must wear a mask for 10 days after the last exposure. It is suggested that they test on day 5 if possible.
An unvaccinated individual that has been exposed to a COVID positive case outside of the school setting must quarantine for 5 days at home. If they do not develop symptoms, they can return on day 6 and must wear a mask for the next 5 days. It is suggested they test on day 5 if possible.
As stated in our previous communication, North Royalton City Schools are requiring face coverings for all students and staff at this time. This includes any event taking place on our campus, including clubs, activities and athletic events. We will send an additional communication on January 14 that will provide updated information based on our discussions with the health department and consideration of our local numbers at that time.
Please reach out with any questions.
