Updated COVID-19 Guidelines for 2022-2023

Starting this Thursday, the DOE has updated their guidelines regarding COVID-19. Here are some key points:

• Daily Health Screener is no longer required to enter building

• Vaccination Requirements:

• Vaccination is still required for all visitors entering school buildings

• Vaccination is still required for all DOE employees

• Vaccination is still required for other individuals who work in DOE buildings

• Vaccinations is still required to participate in high-risk extracurricular activities including high-risk PSAL sports

• If COVID-19 positive, students and staff must isolate for 5 days and can return to school on Day 6 if no symptoms are not present or symptoms are improving. They must wear a mask until Day 10 after symptoms started or date of positive test, whichever is earlier.

• Testing

• Each staff and student will receive 4 test kits per month

• Starting the first day, students and staff will be offered test kits to those with a potential in-school exposure and those with symptoms

• No more in-school PCR surveillance testing

• Masking- Face coverings are strongly recommended to be worn when indoors. Masks will also be made available if needed.

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