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COVID-19 CONTACT TRACING

TESTING : If a student or staff member presents with symptoms consistent with COVID, they will be re- ferred to their health care provider for further evaluation and a strong recommendation for COVID-19 test- ing. In an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19, the District requests that any student or staff member with a positive COVID-19 test report the result to the school nurse or building administrator. In the event a positive COVID-19 test result is reported, both school and District level response teams will collaborate with the Darien Director of Health to identify close contacts and assist in community notification, as appropriate.

CONTACT TRACING : COVID-19 is a mandated reportable disease. All students or staff who have had close contact with an individual with confirmed COVID-19 in the school setting, will be notified by local health officials and based on current guidance, asked to quarantine for 14 days. The DPS School Nursing Department will collaborate with the Darien Department of Health and assist with contact tracing of COVID-19 positive individuals in a school setting. Contact tracing both in and outside of school will be initiated by local and State health officials. All individuals excluded from school due to exposure will continue their schoolwork via remote learning as illness permits. Students who miss school due to illness will be allowed to make up work once symptoms of illness are resolved.

Addendum 9: “ Contact Tracing Scenarios in Schools”

18 Darien Reopening Plan