The K-12 COVID-19 Guidance for the 2023-2024 school year was just released by CDPH on 8/28/23. BUSD will continue to follow ICPH guidelines for K-12 schools and general BUSD attendance policies on all campuses:
- Individuals who have tested positive should stay home. 5 days of isolation is recommended, but not required, and depends on each individuals' symptoms and circumstances.
- Individuals may return to work/school/childcare after symptoms have resolved, including at least 24 hours passed since resolution of fever without the use of fever-reducing medications.
- A doctor's note is not required to return to school.
- Students who are out for 3+ days are eligible for short term independent study.
- Home test kits are available at health offices, free of charge
- Encourage good hygiene - frequent hand washing, stay home when sick
If you have any questions or would like further clarification please reach out to Laura Wiegers, School Nurse. (ext. 2553 or [email protected]) or Inyo County Public Health (https://www.inyocounty.us/PH-C...)
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Five-step prevention measures that are proven to reduce the spread of respiratory viruses:
Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly with soap and warm water OR hand sanitizer;
Cough and/or sneeze into your elbow or arm;
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth;
Wear a mask – An effective mask has both good fit and good filtration. Learn more about effective mask wearing here: [English] or [Spanish];
Stay home when sick! – Individuals may return to work/school/childcare after symptoms have resolved, including at least 24 hours passed since resolution of fever without the use of fever-reducing medications