Updated Raspatory Virus Guidance Plans 4/8/24

Respiratory Virus Guidance (to include COVID, Flu and RSV Cases) :

CDC recommends that people:

• Stay home and away from others until at least 24 hours after symptoms are getting better

• AND after having no fever for at least 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication

(Note that depending on the length of symptoms, this period could be shorter, the same, or longer than the previous guidance for COVID-19.)

CDC encourages added precaution for the following five days after time at home is over.

• Taking more steps for cleaner air

• Enhancing hand and cough hygiene practices

• Wearing a well-fitting mask during times of symptoms

• Keeping a distance from others; and/or

• Getting tested for respiratory viruses to decease spread

Covid and Flu Testing available at School:

• Free Covid and Flu testing is available to adults and children.

Parental permission is required for students under age 18.

• At-home COVID testing kits are available for families to use at no cost.

These policies are subject to change as CDC, KDHE, KSDE, & RCHD guidance changes.