- Covid positive individuals only have to be excluded for 5 days instead of 10. Day 1 is the day AFTER positive test results or symptom start date.
- Close contacts from exposure AT SCHOOL have the option to test-to-stay (tested two times) still or be excluded for 5 days with Day 1 being the day after last contact.
- BOTH Covid positive individuals AND close contacts must remain fully masked on days 6-10 and social distance as much as possible.
- Close contacts from exposure AT SPORTS (or other extracurricular activities/performances) are NOT allowed the option to test-to-stay any longer. They must be excluded for 5 days. (Close contacts at school are allowed to test-to-stay as mentioned above.)
- Athletes are also NOT allowed to "compete" in games or performances during days 6-10. This includes both Covid positive athletes and any athletes considered to be a close contact either at school or during extracurricular activities. (The Macoupin County Health Department advised us of this change in guidance on 1/16/22. We will let you know ASAP if this changes.)
- While I have highlighted the main changes, here is a link to the guidance:
https://dph.illinois.gov/covid19/community-guidance/school-guidance.html
Unfortunately, this guidance is often revised or clarifications are made on an ongoing basis. I will try to keep you informed of these changes as I receive them.
