Letter to IDPH and ISBE Dr. Tom Lind JAN 03, 2022 Dear Dr. Ayala & Dr. Ezike, We are writing seeking an explanation for the ISBE and the IDPH's latest decision to adopt the CDC's newest recommendations for isolation and quarantine for the "general public" but carving public schools out as not being included in the "general public . The FAQ provides links to the CDCs updated COVID-19 Travel Recommendations by Destination for international and domestic travel. 1. at >90 days since last infection. It may turn out that you are not infected but it is too soon to tell. hbbd```b``[A$GP",`"X?I50Y"$`f=,, f&/?J&k=GIL3 Must be asymptomatic and continue to monitor for COVID-19 symptoms for 14 days after last exposure. The Will County Health Department and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), following the Food and Drug Administration's decision to open COVID-19 booster shots to all, is recommending anyone 18 years and older get a COVID-19 vaccine booster dose six months after receiving their second Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, or two months In a release, IDPH said the CDC also recommended reducing quarantine from 10 days to 5 days for those who are in close contact to a COVID-19 case and have no symptoms, but individuals should . A county board of health should be created with responsibility for control of contagious diseases, including the use of quarantine for areas within the county not incorporated. High touch surfaces include counters, tabletops, doorknobs, bathroom fixtures, toilets, phones, keyboards, tables, and bedside tables. The Illinois Department of Public Health has released the most up to date information regarding contact tracing, work release letters, isolation and quarantine as the amount of local residents who are COVID-19 positive continues to increase across Crawford County. Domestic or international traveler is unvaccinated or is partially vaccinated. Form is approved by the building RN OR Option 2 The family provides a release letter from the County Health Department to the building RN 1. On December 2, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new options for public health authorities to consider for establishing quarantine time frames for contacts of persons with SARS-CoV-2. 7-day option (through Day 7) with a negative SARS-CoV-2 Test. Masks continue to be federally required in health care settings and for health care personnel, including school nurse offices. Local health departments will also be able to see details about cases so they can identify any potential clusters or outbreaks and can request those cases be transferred from the Surge Center for further contact tracing. WARNING: Site will be down from 8-12PM CT. INFORMATION: Il.gov is a great site to visit. Further, local public health authorities determine and establish quarantine options for their jurisdictions and may decide to continue using a 14-day period and/or shortened options for certain lower risk close contacts. Parent Letter Letter to send to parents and families on either IDPH and ISBE letterhead or district letterhead to communicate about options for eligible children to receive the COVID-19 vaccine if your district does not host a vaccination event. Wear a cloth face covering if you must go around others in the home. Additionally, individuals who have not yet reached the 6-month mark to receive a booster for Modern or Pfizer-BioNTech, or two months for Johnson & Johnson, do not need to quarantine after close contact with a case, but should wear a mask for 10 days after the exposure. (TBP) or quarantine can still receive visitors. The updated CDC guidance continues to recommend strategies for everyday operations or actions schools can take every day to prevent the spread of infectious disease, including the virus that causes COVID-19. Consideration for High-Risk Activities, including screening testing as described above, or consider temporarily stopping these activities to control an outbreak. %%EOF As we previously reported, the IDPH released Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for schools in August to supplement but not replace ISBEs Part 3 Joint Transition Guidance. Continue reading for more information. (This definition hasadditional clarification for healthcare workers; contact your employer if you are a healthcare worker who may have been exposed at work.) What Expect When Getting Vaccinated Guidance, Long-term care Frequently Asked Questions, Guidance for Pre-K-12 Schools and Day Care Programs for Addressing COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children, Long Term Care COVID-19 Facility Level Data, Governor Pritzker's Executive Orders and Rules, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome Children, Guidance on the Use of Masks by the General Public, Private Laboratory COVID-19 Testing Options for Illinois Long-term Care Facilities, Long-Term Care COVID-19 Testing Requirements, Modifications for Other Long-Term Care Facilities and Programs, additional clarification for healthcare workers, https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/index.html, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Grant Accountability and Transparency (GATA). endstream endobj 188 0 obj <>stream The following topics were addressed in the updated FAQ on September 9, 2020: IDPH also updated its Exclusion Guidance on September 10, 2020. Individuals who have received two doses of either Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech, or one dose of Johnson & Johnson, as well as their booster do not need to quarantine after close contact with a case, but should wear a mask for 10 days after the exposure. What Expect When Getting Vaccinated Guidance, Long-term care Frequently Asked Questions, Guidance for Pre-K-12 Schools and Day Care Programs for Addressing COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children, Long Term Care COVID-19 Facility Level Data, Governor Pritzker's Executive Orders and Rules, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome Children, Guidance on the Use of Masks by the General Public, Private Laboratory COVID-19 Testing Options for Illinois Long-term Care Facilities, Long-Term Care COVID-19 Testing Requirements, Modifications for Other Long-Term Care Facilities and Programs, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Grant Accountability and Transparency (GATA). Schools should balance risk of COVID-19 with educational, social, and mental health outcomes when deciding which prevention strategies to put in place. Individuals released from quarantine with a negative lab result are responsible for obtaining the negative RT-PCR result for requireddocumentation. correct and consistent mask use (including within homes), monitoring for symptoms of COVID-19 illness, and. COVID-19 (Division) Preparation Plan and Emergency Contact List (3/18/20) Biometric Impressions statewide offices and mobile services will remain operating daily as normal. Vaccination is currently the leading public health prevention strategy to prevent adverse outcomes related to COVID-19. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) have updated this joint summary, fully adopting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Operational Guidance for K-12 Schools and Early Care and Education Programs to Support Safe In-Person Learning (updated as of August 11, 2022). Does not apply to K-12 school-aged persons or daycares. Asymptomatic but tests positive within 90 days of last COVID-19 infection. hb```b``b`e`cb@ !f(!SG;00l For release after 10 days, must be fever-free (without fever-reducing meds) and have improvement in symptoms for at least 24 hours. Schools should continue to manage ill persons per the. Health care personnel and other specific groups and setting should continue to follow their respective guidance. Schools should also consider implementing screening testing for high-risk activities, such as indoor sports and extracurricular activities, when students are returning from breaks, and for those serving students who are at high risk for getting very sick with COVID-19. Monitoring can be conducted using any method acceptable by the local public health authorities and could include self-monitoring using an approved checklist of signs and symptoms, direct contact daily by the public health department, or automated communications via SalesForce. Public health officials will prioritize case investigations for individuals who are 65 years and older and are at higher risk of severe illness, per Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations. 1f@mv?S(dVs!^oNLEel`A+++'bHgY,l,.>YL|og2abw;Y]Y%A{dJY(q=g~{iRu crVT9\J\==? Schools should continue to follow the IDPH COVID-19 School Guidance for children who have received the primary vaccination series and are not eligible for booster doses after 6 months. For release after 10 days, must be fever-free (without fever-reducing meds) and have improvement in symptoms for at least 24 hours. Text TALK to 552020 or HABLAR for service in Spanish to the same number 552020. Close contacts of the case should be in quarantine as described below. Must be tested within 48 hours prior to ending quarantine (no sooner than Day 6). If traveler has COVID-19, the close contacts should quarantine as per COVID-19 quarantine recommendations. Must be able to social distance and mask for full 14 days. You are being asked to quarantine because you have been exposed to a person with COVID-19. The vaccination guidance applies to COVID-19 vaccines currently authorized for emergency use by the Food and Drug Administration: Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Johnson and Johnson (J&J)/Janssen). Quarantine as described for COVID-19 close contacts. Call 312-777-1999 or click: https://dph.illinois.gov/covid19/community-guidance/confirmed-or-possible-covid-19.html, Our response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve as does the virus, said IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike. COVID-19 cases will receive a text message from IDPH. Isolation determined on a case-by-case basis. Responding to outbreaks by increasing prevention strategy (e.g., masking, screening, testing, or decreasing events where crowding exists) to reduce transmission even when Community Levels are low. h{oW Ensure access to diagnostic testing for close contacts and those exposed, and screening testing during outbreaks. This updated guidance supersedes all prior COVID-19 school guidance documents and applies to public and nonpublic schools that serve students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 (pre-K-12). The local health department will make the final determination on isolation and /or quarantine requirements. The agencies also recommend contract tracing and isolation of those with suspected or confirmed Covid-19, and quarantine for those who have had close contact with the infected individual. Gk%;_=/;RbX#i7;( T*T&%##Zeo,68{/c Isolation and TBP for 10 days. An early release from quarantine letter has been added to SalesForce that can be provided at thediscretion of the local health departmentwith details on when a person can be released based on the date of last exposure. On December 2, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new options for public health authorities to consider for establishing quarantine time frames for contacts of persons with SARS-CoV-2. 448 0 obj <> endobj Clarifies that after a close contact quarantines for 14 days, they do not need a healthcare provider's note to return to school but do need a Release from Quarantine letter from the local health department or notification via phone, secure email, or fax, or other process implemented by the local health department.