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Flu & Covid-19 Information

The single best way to prevent COVID-19 and the flu is to use good health habits like covering your cough and washing your hands often which can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses. Remember to:

  1. Avoid close contact with people who are ill, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting ill too.

  2. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or forearm at the elbow when coughing or sneezing.

  3. Washing your hands often and cleaning your work station or desk often will help protect you from germs.

  4. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth because germs often spread this way.

  5. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.

INFLUENZA (FLU)

In accordance with the Kansas Department of Health & Environment regulations, each person with a case of influenza must isolate at home until their symptoms have improved and they are fever free, without fever reducing medication, for 24 hours

If you would like more information about seasonal influenza, visit the Kansas Department of Health and Environment by clicking HERE!

COVID-19

CONFIRMED CASE

    • The individual must isolate at home until their symptoms have improved and they are fever free, without fever reducing medication, for 24 hours. We encourage the wearing of a mask for the 10 days after symtoms began, but this is not required.

EXPERIENCING COVID-19 SYMPTOMS

    • Testing is no longer required for individuals expriencing COVID symptoms. The district has home tests available. If you would like a home test please contact your school nurse or the district nurse at [email protected] 

FAQ's

Q. What type of COVID testing is available?

A. We have home COVID tests available for students and family members as the supply of tests on hand permits. 

Q. When will the health staff recommend a COVID test for my student?

A. A COVID test is recommended when your student presents with ONE of the following symptoms: fever (>100.4 degrees), cough or shortness of breath (new onset and is not resolved with inhaler or allergy meds), or new loss of taste and/or smell. Additionally, a test is recommended if your student presents with TWO of the following symptoms: sore throat, nasal congestion/drainage, muscle aches, headache, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.

Q. If my student has the symptoms listed above and their test is positive, what happens next?

A. Your student will need to isolate at home until their symptoms have improved for 24 hours. If they are fever-free for 24 hours, without fever reducing medication, and their symptoms are improved, they may return to school. We encourage your student to wear a mask for the 10 days after symptoms started, but this is not requried.

Q. Is my student required to test if they have symptoms?

A. Testing is no longer required for students with symptoms.

If you would like more information about COVID-19, visit the Kansas Department of Health and Environment by clicking HERE!