We have had a significant increase in COVID-19 cases over the past week, especially at the MHS. Below is a link to the COVID-19 dashboard that was updated at the end of the day yesterday. We want to remind the school community of the key COVID-19 protocols during this current rise in cases.
COVID-19 Dashboard – https://carver.org/covid/
Key Message – Stay Home When Sick
Individuals presenting with the COVID-19 symptoms should stay home and not return to school until:
- They have an improvement of symptoms
- Have been fever free for 24 hours without medication; or
- Have a negative PCR or rapid COVID-19 test
Protocol for an Individual who Tests Positive for COVID-19:
- A positive individual must self-isolate for a minimum of 5 days after symptom onset or after positive PCR or rapid test, if asymptomatic.
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A positive person may return to school or work after 5 days once they have:
Been without fever for 24 hours (and without taking fever-reducing medications); and
Experienced improvement in other symptoms.
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A positive person should not return to school or work until they have met the above criteria.
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Following the five day isolation period it is required that the positive individual wears a mask for five additional days when around others other than when eating, drinking or outside. The individual will no longer be required to wear a mask once they are 10 days from symptom onset or after a positive test, if asymptomatic.
Please report any positive test results to your school nurse:
CMHS – [email protected] or [email protected]
CES – [email protected] or [email protected]
Scott Knief
Superintendent
Recycle your textiles such as stuffed animals, shirts, hats, and more! Please donate textiles in ANY CONDITION, as long as it’s clean and dry. A Bay State Textile recycling bin is located outside the Middle School Gym or Elementary Parking Lot.
