Shrewsbury Public Schools: Important Information Re: Managing COVID Issues During Break

Press release from the Shrewsbury Public Schools:

December 23, 2021

December 23, 2021

Shrewsbury Families & Staff:

As we head into the December vacation, please note the following information regarding COVID-19 issues:

If you or your child comes down with symptoms: If you or your child becomes symptomatic over break, COVID testing is strongly recommended.  If you or your child tests positive, follow Massachusetts Department of Public Health isolation guidelines.  Notify anyone who may have been a close contact (within 6 feet for 15 minutes or more, indoors) of the positive test and the need to follow quarantine guidelines.  Isolation for positive individuals is 10 days from the start of symptoms, or the positive test date, whichever comes first (that is considered "Day Zero").  Children who test positive will not be cleared to return to school until “Day 11”.  If using a home rapid test, following up with a PCR/molecular test to confirm the result is recommended.

No SPS nurse availability over the school vacation: SPS school nurses will not be available for contact tracing or other COVID related questions over the school vacation, and will follow up regarding COVID cases as needed when we return to school. If your child tests positive or is a close contact outside of school after the close of school today and you have immediate questions, please reach out to the Central Massachusetts Regional Public Health Alliance at the Worcester Division of Public Health at 508-799-8531, option 5, and leave a message for a call back. 

Travel over the school vacation: There is currently no travel order in effect in Massachusetts.  Click here for information on domestic and international travel and recommendations on when not to travel.

Best wishes for a happy and healthy school vacation!

This press release was produced by the Shrewsbury Public Schools. The views expressed are the author's own.