MSAD #61 LAKE REGION SCHOOLS

COVID PROTOCOLS

2022-23

▪ Individuals who have symptoms of respiratory or gastrointestinal  infections, such as cough, fever, sore throat, vomiting or diarrhea,  should stay home until their symptoms subside and they recuperate.

▪ Testing is recommended for people with symptoms of Covid as soon  as possible after symptoms begin.

▪ Any students or staff with Covid must remain at home for at least five  days; Day 0 is the first day of symptoms.

▪ After the five-day isolation period, individuals may return to school  provided they no longer have symptoms.

▪ When individuals return to school after 5 days of isolation, it is  recommended they wear well-fitting masks for an additional 5 days.  With two sequential negative tests 48 hours apart, masks can be  discarded sooner than day 10.

▪ School nurses will continue to test students who display Covid  symptoms. Depending on the severity of the symptoms, a school  nurse may decide to send home a student who is ill, regardless of the  testing result.

▪ While masking is no longer required, some students and staff may  choose to wear a mask and we must all respect that choice.

▪ Hand sanitizer will continue to be available in all classrooms and  common areas of school buildings.

▪ Masks will continue to be available for all students and staff.