Please review the below health and safety expectations of Eastside Catholic students and families:
While previous COVID-19 guidance recommended people isolate for at least 5 full days after symptoms appeared, the new guidance recommends people return to normal activities when their symptoms are getting better overall, and they have not had a fever (without having to use fever-reducing medication) for at least 24 hours. It is important to remember that people can still be contagious even when their symptoms have improved:
- People with COVID-19 can be contagious for 5-10 days after their illness begins
- People with flu can be contagious for up to 5-7 days after their illness begins
- People with RSV can be contagious for 3-8 days after their illness begins
Because people can remain contagious even after they feel better, DOH recommends taking extra precautions during the first 5 days of returning to normal activities after COVID-19, flu, RSV or other respiratory viruses. This includes wearing a mask, taking steps to improve air flow and filtration, frequent hand washing, regular cleaning, physical distancing, and, if possible, testing when you will be around other people indoors.
- Contact Eastside Catholic if a student tests positive for COVID-19.
If a student tests positive for COVID-19, a parent or guardian must notify the school as soon as possible. Please email our School Nurse at nurse@eastsidecatholic.org.
- Practice excellent hygiene.
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds—especially after being in a public place or blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.