COVID-19 Protocols 

  2022-2023 St. Matthew Covid-19 Guidance
 

1. Staying Home When Sick

• People with symptoms of infectious diseases should stay home.

• St. Matthew will clean surfaces regularly to reduce the risk of germs spreading by touching surfaces.

• St. Matthew will reinforce proper handwashing techniques and have adequate supplies including soap, water, and hand sanitizer.

TEST CONFIRMED COVID-19

If an individual tests positive for COVID-19 he or she is required to isolate at home. 

• Stay home for 5 days (from the onset of symptoms or for asymptomatic from the date of the positive test)

• If the individual has no symptoms or the symptoms are resolving after 5 days, he/she can return to work/school

• The individual is required to wear a mask around others for 5 additional days upon return

• If the individual has a fever or symptoms have not improved, he/she should continue to stay home until the fever resolves and symptoms improve. The individual should be fever free for at least 24 hours.

• St. Matthew will quarantine close contact individuals who live in the same household as the test-confirmed case who are not fully vaccinatied.

Reporting

• If your child or any member of your household has tested positive, please notify the school nurse via email at ahornedo@smcssa.org.

• If you have any questions please contact the school nurse OR school administration. 

Click here to view the Nurse's FAQ COVID-19 questions:https://smcssa.org/resources-1.