Dear Chartiers Valley Families,
Happy New Year! I hope that this winter break has been relaxing and refreshing for you and your loved ones.
As a reminder, Monday, January 3 is an in-service day for teachers. Students should return to school on Tuesday, January 4.
Also, you may have heard that the CDC modified its quarantine and isolation guidelines for COVID-19. The District is awaiting final documentation from the Allegheny County Health Department; however, the preliminary details are outlined below.
Please be sure to read this information carefully, and reach out to your student's school nurse with any questions.
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Persons who test positive for COVID-19 must be isolated for 5 days. If after 5 days, the patient is asymptomatic or has resolving symptoms, their isolation period is over; however, they should still wear a mask around others until day 10.
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Persons who have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 and have received a booster vaccine or are within 6 months of receiving their primary vaccine series should wear a mask around others for 10 days, but do not need to be quarantined.
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Persons who have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 and are unvaccinated or who are eligible (i.e. more than 6 months after primary vaccine series) but have not yet received a booster vaccine must quarantine at home for 5 days, and then wear a mask around others until day 10.
- All exposed persons, regardless of vaccination status, should test on day 5 if possible.
Finally, the District continues to support the CDC’s recommendation for face coverings while in school. Face coverings are required on district transportation, per federal order.
I look forward to seeing your students in school on Tuesday. As always, it's a great day to be a Colt!
Sincerely,
Johannah M. Vanatta, Ed.D.
