Health & Wellness
As we navigate another school year, ensuring the health and safety of our students, staff, and community remains a top priority.
To help everyone stay informed, we’re sharing the latest recommendations from the CDC on when it’s safe to return to school or work after experiencing COVID-19 or other respiratory infections.
Key Guidelines
Fever-Free for 24 Hours: You can return to school or work after you’ve been fever-free for 24 hours without using any fever-reducing medications. This is a crucial marker that indicates your body is on the mend and less likely to spread the virus to others.
Optional Precautions for Extra Safety
While not required, the CDC encourages taking additional steps to further reduce the spread of illness:
- Wear a Mask: Consider wearing a mask for the next five days after your fever subsides to help protect others.
- Taking Steps for Cleaner Air: Bring in more fresh air from outside when practical, purify indoor air, or gather outdoors.
- Practice Good Hand Hygiene: Regularly wash your hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer.
- Clean Surfaces: Regularly disinfect high-touch surfaces at home and in shared spaces.
Listen to Your Body
Even if you’re fever-free, you might still feel under the weather and not quite ready to jump back into your normal routine. It's recommended to take an extra day or two to fully recover before returning to your usual activities.
Let’s work together to keep our #FALCONflock healthy and thriving. By following these guidelines, we can minimize the spread of illness and support each other in our return to school and work.
Stay safe, stay well, and let’s make this school year a great one!
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