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MCPS COVID-19 School Dashboard

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COVID-19 Procedures

What to do if a student or staff member:

…has COVID-19 Symptoms?
Students and staff with symptoms of COVID-19 should stay home and take a test . If the test is negative, you may return to school. For people with symptoms, a PCR test or a second rapid test after 48 hours is recommended to confirm the negative result. Masks are strongly recommended for anyone with active respiratory symptoms.
…tests positive for COVID-19?
Students and staff who test positive, regardless of vaccination status, must notify their school, using the MCPS COVID-19 Self-Reporting Form, and must stay home for at least 5 days after the onset of symptoms. If no symptoms are present, you must still stay home for at least 5 days after the day of the positive test result. You may return to school starting on day 6 if symptoms are improving and no fever is present for at least 24 hours; however; masks must be worn on days 6-10.
…is exposed to COVID-19 by a close contact?
Staff and students who have no symptoms but have been in close contact with someone with COVID-19, (eg. household member), may stay in school if no symptoms are present, regardless of vaccination status. The CDC recommends wearing a face covering for 10 days after exposure. You should take a COVID-19 on day 6, and if you develop any symptoms.
…is exposed to COVID-19 because of an outbreak in a classroom or activity?
MCPS families will be informed of an outbreak in their student’s classroom or activity. Students may stay in school if no symptoms are present. Additional guidance will be provided based on the situation. Masks may be required for up to 10 days to help reduce further transmission.

Masking

Masking is not mandatory in most situations for staff or students. The exceptions are: 1) students and staff diagnosed with COVID-19 who are returning to school, on days 6-10; and 2) students and staff in a classroom or activity with an outbreak (masking may be required temporarily, for up to 10 days). School leaders may strongly recommend masking if there is a high rate of COVID-19 or other respiratory illnesses in a school to prevent further spread.

COVID-19 Rapid Testing

At-home Covid-19 test kits are provided for students and staff by MCPS schools in certain situations depending on community risk. These include local outbreaks, or following holiday travel during longer school breaks. Students who develop COVID-19 symptoms at school may receive rapid testing in the health room.