People with COVID-19 Who HAVE Symptoms:
- Staff and students with COVID-19 must stay home and away from others if symptomatic and/or with fever.
- Early return is allowed if the following criteria are met:
- Fever-free for 24 hours without taking medication that reduces fever, AND
- Other symptoms are mild or improving.
People with COVID-19 Who DO NOT HAVE Symptoms:
- Staff and students with COVID-19 who do not have symptoms may stay on campus only if wearing a well-fitting, high-quality mask in all settings when around others, for 10 days after first testing positive.
Additionally:
- Masks are required around others for 10 days after a positive test or symptom onset.
- It is strongly recommended that an individual test for COVID-19 before returning to school or work and extend isolation until day 10 if they continue to test positive.
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and afterward, Los Angeles Unified has nimbly adjusted to the changing conditions of this virus. We will continue to align with public health recommendations and educate our schools and communities about how to stay safe and healthy during high transmission of respiratory viruses.
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