FARIFIELD USD #310 Respiratory Virus Guidance
Updated Raspatory Virus Guidance Plans 4/8/24
Respiratory Virus Guidance (to include COVID, Flu and RSV Cases) :
CDC recommends that people:
Stay home and away from others until at least 24 hours after symptoms are getting better
AND after having no fever for at least 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication
(Note that depending on the length of symptoms, this period could be shorter, the same, or longer than the previous guidance for COVID-19.)
CDC encourages added precaution for the following five days after time at home is over.
Taking more steps for cleaner air
Enhancing hand and cough hygiene practices
Wearing a well-fitting mask during times of symptoms
Keeping a distance from others; and/or
Getting tested for respiratory viruses to decease spread
Covid and Flu Testing available at School:
Free Covid and Flu testing is available to adults and children.
Parental permission is required for students under age 18.
At-home COVID testing kits are available for families to use at no cost.
These policies are subject to change as CDC, KDHE, KSDE, & RCHD guidance changes.
