Updated Illness Policy

 
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If someone attending our center - children or staff - has any of the following symptoms that are new or unusual for them, they must be evaluated by a physician before they can return to care:

  • Fever of 100.4 or higher

  • Cough

  • Sore Throat

  • Headache

  • Congestion/Runny Nose

  • Muscle Aches

  • Loss of Taste/Smell

  • Shortness of Breath

  • Nausea/Vomiting

  • Diarrhea

  • Tiredness

  • Poor Appetite

The health department recommends COVID testing for anyone exhibiting any of those symptoms.

They may return when either of the following has happened:

  • a physician has provided a note with an alternative diagnosis OR a negative COVID test result AND their symptoms are improving AND they have been fever free, without medication for more than 24 hours.

  • OR without evaluation by a physician, 10 days have passed since onset of symptoms AND their symptoms are improving AND they have been fever free, without medication for more than 24 hours.

This is a change from our previous illness policy. And you can see the health department’s full decision tree algorithm here and a great infographic here.

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