Covid-19 Fever/Symptoms Flow Sheet
Guidance for School Staff/Students
Student or staff member presents to health office with:
Fever: Temperature over or equal to 100.4 using non-touch forehead thermometer OR
Major Symptoms: Fever, New-onset cough or shortness of breath - other symptoms to consider: nasal congestion, sore throat, rash, nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, muscle/body aches, loss of appetite, new loss of taste or smell OR
Known or suspected exposure to COVID-19 within the past 14 days OR
Travel outside of New England in the past two weeks must quarantine for 14 days (please refer to CDC for travel guidelines)
Action:
1. Nurse should apply PPE.
2. Students/ staff should apply a face mask and be isolated until sent home.
3. Symptomatic student/staff should see their Health Care Provider for next steps/possible testing
4. Students and Staff must present, to the school health office, a note from their healthcare provider clearing them for return to school.
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Covid19 Testing Performed
Symptomatic Student/Staff Positive Covid 19 Test
1. Student/Staff may return to school:
2. 10 days from symptom onset,
3. AND at least 3 days after fever resolution,
4. AND improved respiratory symptoms
Symptomatic Student/Staff Negative Covid 19 Test
1. Student/Staff may return to school:
2. after no fever for 24 hours (if fever present)
3. AND improved respiratory symptoms
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Covid 19 Testing Not Done
Symptomatic/Not tested
Student/Staff may return to school:
1. 10 days from symptom onset
2. AND at least 3 days after fever resolution (if present),
3. AND improved respiratory symptoms
Alternate cause/diagnosis by physician
Student/Staff may return to school:
1. With physician note, AND
2. When symptoms resolve
3. 24 hours after the first dose of antibiotics, if prescribed for bacterial infections.
Student/Staff with exposure to a known contact and/or travel:
Exclude for 14 days from last exposure if remains asymptomatic
If student/staff becomes symptomatic during quarantine, may return to school:
1. 10 days from symptom onset
2. AND at least 3 days after fever resolution (if present),
3. AND improved respiratory symptoms
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