Farrell Area School District COVID-19 Quarantine Guidelines for Testing Positive

If You Test Positive for COVID-19 (Isolate)

Everyone, regardless of vaccination status:

•	Stay home for 5 days. Day 0 is the date of symptom onset, or the date the test specimen was collected if the person was asymptomatic.

•	On day 6, if you have no symptoms or your symptoms are improving, you can return to school. If your doctor is suggesting to stay out of school longer, follow your doctor’s order.

•	Continue to wear a well-fitting mask in school on days 6-10.

Note: Your child may attend school after 5 days as long as they are NOT experiencing ANY of the symptoms below:

•	Fever (100.4 or higher within the last 24 hours without fever reducing medication) •	Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
•	Cough •	Chills
•	Muscle aches or pain •	Headache
•	Nausea/Vomiting •	Diarrhea
•	Fatigue

If the individual is experiencing any of the above symptoms, or has a weakened immune system, they should consult with their healthcare provider before ending isolation.

Please call the nurse at any time for questions, concerns, or to update on how your family is doing.

Effective: August 24, 2022