COVID-19 INFORMATion+ protocols

Checking for symptoms: Low risk symptoms  & High risk symptoms 

Students are required to stay home if they exhibit THE following symptom:

• Sudden loss of taste or smell

or TWO or more of these symptoms:

• Fever of 37.5°C (99.5°F) or higher
• Cough
• Sore throat
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Headache
• Muscle or body aches
• Nausea or vomiting / Diarrhea
• Congestion or runny nose

** If you keep your child at home, it's important to notify the school nurses on the first day.

FOR A CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASE:

• You must self-isolate until symptoms dissipate (regardless of vaccination status), you will be able to return to school/work after this and after 24 hrs of no fever (without the need to take any medication such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen to lower the temperature). 
• You MUST wear a face mask during the 10 days after the onset of symptoms, even if you are no longer experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.

FOR CLOSE CONTACT WITH A CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASE

• If you have symptoms, please stay home.
• You DON´T need to QUARANTINE, regardless of your vaccination status.
• Selfomonitor your symptoms daily and inform the nurses if any symptoms arise.

Please keep in mind that the vaccine minimizes the risk of contagion but we MUST still take care of ourselves and each other. Please help us follow the following safety measures in school and at home:
 

• Talking to kids about COVID-19

• "Action for Happiness Calendars" 

• Calming techniques for children

• COVID-19 Anxiety: Coping with stress and fear

• Mindfulness Activities for children