COVID-19 Updates from California Department of Public Health

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has issued new COVID-19 guidance, ending the requirement to isolate for five-days after testing positive with COVID-19. The new guidance is shared below:

If your child tests positive for COVID-19 and has symptoms (fever and/or feels ill):

• Your child should stay home until they have not had a fever for 24 hours without using fever-reducing medication AND other COVID-19 symptoms are mild and improving. 

• Your child should wear a mask for 10 days after the start of symptoms.

If your child tests positive for COVID-19 and has no symptoms:

• Your child can come to school but should wear a mask for 10 days after testing positive.

If your child tests positive for COVID-19, please notify your child's school.

CA Department of Public Health Resources

Guidance on Isolation and Quarantine for COVID-19

Order of the State Public Health Officer COVID-19 Disease Control and Prevention

Public Health Order Questions & Answers: COVID-19 Disease Control and Prevention

Updated COVID-19 Testing Guidance

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