COVID-19

Quick Guide 12/30/21

Department of Public Health Updated Guidance on isolation and quarantine

DESE DPH Protocols for Responding to COVID-19 Scenarios (updated 12/30/21)

DESE Policy on Vaccination Rate Threshold

DESE FAQ – 01052022 FINAL

Mask requirement extension 1.9.22 vF

• Information about COVID-19 available through state and local health departments
• General CDC fact sheets to help staff and students’ families understand COVID-19 and the steps they can take to protect themselves:
  • What you need to know about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)pdf icon
  • What to do if you are sick with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
  • Stop the spread of germs – help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses like COVID-19pdf icon
• CDC Information on COVID-19 and children
• CDC information for staff, students, and their families who have recently traveled back to the United States from areas where CDC has identified community spread of coronavirus:
  • A list of countries where community spread of COVID-19 is occurring can be found on the CDC webpage: Coronavirus Information for Travel
• COVID-19 Vaccination is free and available to anyone over 5 who lives, works or studies in Massachusetts.  https://www.mass.gov/covid-19-vaccine
• COVID-19 Testing https://www.mass.gov/info-details/about-covid-19-testing#where-can-get-a-test?-