COVID-19 INFORMATion+ protocols

Policy for Entrance to and Exit from Argentina

This policy is in compliance with the Argentinian Ministry of Health and the Argentinian Migrations Office.

The following will be requested to enter the country:

Argentines and Residents

No PCR test will be required and you will not need to quarantine upon arrival.
Complete the Affidavit at least 48 hours before the trip
Those who enter the country by land for a period of fewer than 24 hours will be exempted

Tourists/Non-residents

Complete the Affidavit at least 48 hours before the trip.
Present COVID-19 health insurance (Coverage of hospitalization, isolation, and sanitary transfer services).
Those who enter the country by land for a period of fewer than 24 hours will be exempted.
Those non-resident foreigners of Ukrainian nationality or from that country must have COVID-19 health insurance if they do not have any other form of health coverage, while they remain in a transitory migratory situation.

It is recommended that people who have an incomplete vaccination schedule carry out a diagnostic test within 24 hours after entering the country

Before returning to campus, you must inform the nurses at nurse@lincoln.edu.ar

Information for OUR COMMUNITY

CHECKING FOR SYMPTOMS

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.

QUARANTINES: CONFIRMED CASES, CLOSE CONTACTS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH SYMPTOMS

FOR A CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASE:

If you have symptoms, please stay home.
If you are fully vaccinated: Quarantine for 7 days and in the following 3 days reinforce preventive care (wear a mask at all times when in the presence of others, keep physical distance, maintain rooms well ventilated).
If you are NOT fully vaccinated: Quarantine for 10 days.

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.

COMING BACK TO SCHOOL AFTER QUARANTINES

Returning after confirmed positive COVID-19 case or COVID-19 symptoms

WITH COMPLETE VACCINATION SCHEDULE

Return to school only after 7 days of isolation since symptom onset or after having a positive test result.
With at least 48 hours without symptoms or mild symptoms and in the following 3 days monitor for symptoms and keep respecting safety measures.

WITHOUT VACCINATION OR INCOMPLETE VACCINATION SCHEDULE

Return to school only after 10 days of isolation since symptom onset or after having a positive test result.
After 24hrs symptom-free (without the use of medication)

You MUST send to the school nurses (nurse@lincoln.edu.ar) a copy of the note from your doctor confirming that your child is clear to return to normal activities, before coming back to school.

KEEPING SAFETY MEASURES AT SCHOOL

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:

Use of Masks

Hand Washing

SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH RESOURCES

WELLNESS CENTER LOCATION

ES building (Entry through the 200 Hallway)

Opening hours:

Monday – Friday 7:30 am to 17:00

Saturdays from 9:30 am to 12:30

Contact information:

4851-1700 ext. 190/191

15-4437-5206

nurse@lincoln.edu.ar