Family, friends or social networks, like church groups, may be able to help you with food, medications and other needs during this time. If you are 65 years and older, pregnant, or have a health condition such as heart disease, lung disease, diabetes, kidney disease, or a weakened immune system, you are at higher risk of more serious illness or complications. Letter to IDPH and ISBE Dr. Tom Lind JAN 03, 2022 Dear Dr. Ayala & Dr. Ezike, We are writing seeking an explanation for the ISBE and the IDPH's latest decision to adopt the CDC's newest recommendations for isolation and quarantine for the "general public" but carving public schools out as not being included in the "general public . Thank you for your cooperation in this important public health matter. Quarantine of close contacts of the case. Persons who are immunocompromised should be encouraged to wear a mask or respirator that provides greater protection. Call 312-777-1999 or visit https://dph.illinois.gov/covid19/community-guidance/confirmed-or-possible-covid-19.html. You have been asked to self-quarantine in case you are infected so that you do not pass on the infection to anyone else. The following strategies should be in place at all Community Levels: The following COVID-19 prevention strategies outlined in the CDC guidance remain important to protect students and community members, especially those who are not up to date on COVID-19 vaccination, and in areas where the COVID-19 community levels are medium or high, and to allow schools to safely deliver in-person instruction. LAWRENCEVILLE The Illinois Department of Public Health has released the most up to date information regarding contact tracing, work release letters, isolation and quarantine as the amount of local residents who are COVID-19 positive continues to increase across Lawrence County. Follow label instructions for household cleaning and disinfectant sprays or wipes used to ensure effectiveness. DISCLAIMER: Because of the generality of this update, the information provided herein may not be applicable in all situations and should not be acted upon without specific legal advice based on particular situations. Quarantine if identified as a close contact to a case; if vaccinated, refer to guidance for vaccinated persons. Quarantine as described for COVID-19 close contacts. This is a rapidly evolving situation and information will be updated as needed here and on the CDC website at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) updated its COVID-19 FAQ and Exclusion Guidance last week. The CDC currently recommends a quarantine period of 14 days. WARNING: Site will be down from 8-12PM CT. INFORMATION: Il.gov is a great site to visit. The following chart summarizes masking and testing recommendations at the three Community Levels. Schools should continue to follow the IDPH COVID-19 School Guidance. You are being asked to quarantine because you have been exposed to a person with COVID-19. People who are up to date with COVID-19 vaccines are at low risk of severe infection, hospitalization, and death. Regardless of vaccination status, individuals following release from 5 days of isolation/quarantine, should do the following: Avoid people who are immunocompromised or at high risk for severe disease, and nursing homes and other high-risk settings, at least until 10 days after onset date or specimen collection Recommendation:Steer clear of Tom and continue working closely with your local health department to assist with identifying close contacts of positive cases. Home Quarantine Guidance for Close Contacts to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Cases These quarantine instructions are for people who live in the same household or have had close contact with someone with Coronavirus Disease 2019, COVID-19. This updated guidance supersedes all prior COVID-19 school guidance documents and applies to public and nonpublic schools that serve students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 (pre-K-12). { Symptomatic and tests positive within 90 days of last COVID-19 infection. Individuals who call the number in the text will be considered as opting in for an interview. szCyq@%J -`L1]L23adku{=FlJG|N3-p-c."
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WARNING: Site will be down from 8-12PM CT. INFORMATION: Il.gov is a great site to visit. Quarantine helps prevent the spread of disease that can occur before a person knows they are sick or if they are infected with the virus without feeling symptoms. Under certain situations, case-by-case evaluation may be needed to determine infectiousness and need for isolation and quarantine given other available data. "@type": "NewsArticle", Find your nearest vaccination location at. Follow the instructions for home isolation as listed above and available at:https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/index.html. This approach focuses recommendations on minimizing severe disease, limiting strain on the health care system, and enabling those at highest risk to protect themselves against infection and severe disease. A county board of health should be created with responsibility for control of contagious diseases, including the use of quarantine for areas within the county not incorporated. For release after 10 days, must be fever-free (without fever-reducing meds) and have improvement in symptoms for at least 24 hours. This includes people who are age 65 years and older, pregnant, or have a health problem such as a diabetes, high blood pressure, chronic disease or a weak immune system. Post-Vaccination Considerations for School Employees, Decision Tree for Symptomatic Individuals in Pre-K, K-12 Schools and DayCare Programs, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System, Operational Guidance for K-12 Schools and Early Care and Education Programs to Support Safe In-Person Learning, COVID-19 Interim Guidance For Schools Decision Tree for Evaluating Symptomatic Individuals from Pre-K-12 Schools, factors that indicate higher transmission risk, Grant Accountability and Transparency (GATA). The initial outgoing text will read: IDPH COVID: There is important info for you. To obtain a work release, you must opt in for an interview. Try to stay at least 6 feet away from others. Please reference the links provided and contact the local health department with additional questions. Health care personnel and other specific groups and setting should continue to follow their respective guidance. Must be able to social distance and mask for full 14 days. SPRINGFIELD -As we head into 2022, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is working to centralize COVID-19 contact tracing efforts in order to get information about isolation and identifying close contacts to infected individuals as soon as possible during times when cases are surging, and to decrease the burden on local health 184 0 obj
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In all Community Levels, staff and students with COVID-19-like symptoms or a positive test, should wear a mask around others. Positive test likely due to prolonged shedding of non-replicable viral RNA. Update: Release from Isolation/Quarantine letter from the local health departments is not required to return to school other forms of communication including phone, email, and fax are acceptable or any other process implemented by the local health department. Work releases will be requested from the IDPH system. COVID-19 can be stressful for people. Do not go to work, school, or public areas. Release letters will not be generated unless individuals participate in the assessments. Additionally, individuals who have not yet reached the 6-month mark to receive a booster for Modern or Pfizer-BioNTech, or two months for Johnson & Johnson, do not need to quarantine after close contact with a case, but should wear a mask for 10 days after the exposure. http://www.dph.illinois.gov/contact-us/idph-regional-health-departments. Isolation and TBP: 20 days for discontinuation, must be fever free (without fever-reducing medication) and symptoms improving for at least 24 hours. Masks continue to be federally required in health care settings and for health care personnel, including school nurse offices. Individuals being released Click here to review the full details on these new options. The family can complete a Student Release from Isolation/Quarantine Questionnaire (Google Form). CDC Healthcare Worker Return to Work Guidance (IDPH recommends using the non-test strategy discussed in this document) CDC's What to do if You Are Sick (IDPH recommends the non-test based strategy discussed in this document) Letter template for LTC resident diagnosed with COVID-19 Letter template for LTC staff diagnosed with COVID-19 Identified as a possible COVID-19 reinfection1at >90 days since last infection. . Law Firms: Be Strategic In Your COVID-19 Guidance [GUIDANCE] On COVID-19 and Business Continuity Plans. Medical evaluation and testing recommended. persons with COVID-19 and a reduction in the quarantine period for those who are close. Call your medical provider about testing. Traveler guidance applies to the traveler except where noted. %%EOF
COVID-19 cases will receive a text message from IDPH. The FAQ provides links to the CDCs updated COVID-19 Travel Recommendations by Destination for international and domestic travel. A close contact is anyone (with or without a face mask), who . The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) have updated this joint summary, fully adopting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Operational Guidance for K-12 Schools and Early Care and Education Programs to Support Safe In-Person Learning (updated as of August 11, 2022). Follow public health guidance for isolation and quarantine precautions. health departments must authorize early release from quarantine. More information is available at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/php/reinfection.html2Fully vaccinated refers to a person who is 2 weeks following receipt of the second dose in a 2-dose series, or 2 weeks following receipt of 1 dose of a single-dose vaccine. This guidance is current as of 7/20/2020 and is subject to change as more information becomes available. NA Release from Quarantine letter (if received from their LHD) and negative PCR lab result if applicable7,8 provided by If you are unable to avoid close contact, you should stay in quarantine until day 14 from when the person with COVID-19 became eligible to be cleared from their own isolation. Close Contacts of the Traveler: Quarantine depends on determination of case status of the traveler. minimizing contact with persons at increased risk for severe illness, including vulnerable and congregate populations. The agencies also recommend contract tracing and isolation of those with suspected or confirmed Covid-19, and quarantine for those who have had close contact with the infected individual. Below you will find the latest guidance for the 2022-23 school year related to COVID and mpox prevention and control from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC currently recommends a quarantine period of 14 days. Support those who choose to continue to mask. If symptoms develop, see COVID-19 case isolation guidance described above. Get tested 3-5 days after returning home from travel and self-quarantine for 7 days. COVID-19 (Division) Preparation Plan and Emergency Contact List (3/18/20) Biometric Impressions statewide offices and mobile services will remain operating daily as normal. Sample letters are available from your local health department to send to parents with recommended testing cadence. Domestic or international traveler is unvaccinated or is partially vaccinated. Contacts of a person who is a close contact to a COVID-19 case do not need to quarantine. Both updates come as the Omicron variant continues to spread throughout the U.S. and reflects the current science on when and for how long a person is most infectious. Clickhereto review the full details on these new options. To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: Your first step to building a free, personalized, morning email brief covering pertinent authors and topics on JD Supra: [HOT] Read Latest COVID-19 Guidance, All Aspects [SCHEDULE] Upcoming COVID-19 Webinars & Online Programs, [GUIDANCE] COVID-19 and Force Majeure Considerations, [GUIDANCE] COVID-19 and Employer Liability Issues. Businesses may want to re-evaluate their protocols in . Alert Message: Anyone, 6 months of age and older, is eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Close contacts of the case should be in quarantine as described below. IDPH has launched a new website. In a release, IDPH said the CDC also recommended reducing quarantine from 10 days to 5 days for those who are in close contact to a COVID-19 case and have no symptoms, but individuals should . Since the release of QSO memorandum 20-39-NH on September 17, 2020, COVID-19 vaccines . Before visiting residents, who are on TBP or ( ECWd) -. Consideration for High-Risk Activities, including screening testing as described above, or consider temporarily stopping these activities to control an outbreak. Businesses need to be prepared for a possible delay or stoppage of release from isolation or quarantine letters, meaning an employee may not have a letter available to present to prove that isolation/quarantine is over. Quarantine of close contacts if reinfection of case is suspected or confirmed. endstream
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Consider different living arrangements for these high-risk people if possible. (This definition hasadditional clarification for healthcare workers; contact your employer if you are a healthcare worker who may have been exposed at work.) Releasing COVID-19 Cases from Isolation and Quarantine COVID-19 Cases and Contacts Possible Reinfection1 Vaccination Status Travelers Traveler guidance applies to the traveler except where noted 1 Possible reinfection is defined as an individual has detectable SARS-CoV-2 RNA 90 days since first SARS-CoV-2 infection. The following topics were addressed in the updated FAQ on September 9, 2020: IDPH also updated its Exclusion Guidance on September 10, 2020. 2022-01-07 LAWRENCEVILLE The Illinois Department of Public Health has released the most up to date information regarding contact tracing, work release letters, isolation and quarantine as the amount of local residents who are COVID-19 positive continues to increase across Lawrence County. As we previously reported, the IDPH released Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for schools in August to supplement but not replace ISBEs Part 3 Joint Transition Guidance. You can release messages to all original recipients, or to specific . endstream
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Does not apply to K-12 school-aged persons or daycares. In addition to healthcare facility and commercial laboratory testing, community-based testing sites are available in Illinois. On December 2, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new options for public health authorities to consider for establishing quarantine time frames for contacts of persons with SARS-CoV-2. Clarification: Symptomatic individuals in close contact with a positive case or who have been directed to quarantine by the health department, must stay home for 14 days even if they have a negative COVID-19 test result or an alternative diagnosis from a healthcare provider. Ensure access to diagnostic testing for symptomatic persons and those exposed, and screening testing during outbreaks. Face Coverings and PPE Follow the link to read our updated Privacy Policy. A list of known testing sites in Illinois is available athttp://dph.illinois.gov/testing. In an effort to reduce the burden on the local health departments across the state, the State will notify cases via text about interviewing with a contact tracer, as well as providing a link to guidance on quarantine, possible treatments, and close contact notification. An early release from quarantine letter has been added to SalesForce that can be provided at thediscretion of the local health departmentwith details on when a person can be released based on the date of last exposure. Health care personnel and other specific groups and setting should continue to follow their respective guidance. You will need to remain home for at least 10 days from the onset of symptoms; additionally, you must have been at least 24 hours with no fever (without using medication to reduce your temperature) and your respiratory symptoms are better. If reinfection is confirmed or remains suspected, case should remain under isolation precautions as described above (10 days for most cases). IDPH has released a statement mostly agreeing with CDC's option of reducing quarantine for close contacts; however, they do not recommend that the quarantine end after day 7 with a negative RT-PCR test for children in daycares or K-12 schools. While most confirmed cases will be traced through the State Contact Tracing Surge Center, local health departments will continue to respond to cases in high-risk settings, including congregate facilities. COVID-19 symptoms include cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat or loss of taste or smell. correct and consistent mask use (including within homes), monitoring for symptoms of COVID-19 illness, and. Isolation determined on a case-by-case basis. On December 2, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new options for public health authorities to consider for establishing quarantine time frames for contacts of persons with SARS-CoV-2. It can take 2-14 days to show symptoms, so you may not know for up to 14 days if you are infected or not. For those that test positive and do not receive all call, it does not mean that you are free from quarantine or isolation. Schools and local health departments should exercise their longstanding authority, including as described in the Communicable Disease Code and according to schools infectious disease policies, to address all infectious disease cases among students and staff. If symptoms worsen or continue and you need to seek medical care, call your healthcare provider in advance, or 9-1-1 in an emergency, and let them know you are a close contact to a person with confirmed COVID-19. International traveler is fully vaccinated. Clickhereto review the full details on these new options. - November 9 , 2021 Parent Letter (Spanish) - November 22, 2021 IDPH advises that anyone who has traveled where COVID-19 transmission is high or increasing in the past 14 calendar days should stay home and monitor their health. Further, local public health authorities determine and establish quarantine options for their jurisdictions and may decide to continue using a 14-day period and/or shortened options for certain lower risk close contacts. Individuals who have received two doses of either Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech, or one dose of Johnson & Johnson, as well as their booster do not need to quarantine after close contact with a case, but should wear a mask for 10 days after the exposure. Rather than focusing on eliminating all virus transmission, the CDC recommends prevention measures, such as masks, when the level of severe disease in communities has the potential to overwhelm the health care system. Your healthcare provider may send you to a specific testing site. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) have updated this joint summary, fully adopting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Operational Guidance for K-12 Schools and Early Care and Education Programs to Support Safe In-Person Learning (updated as of August 11, 2022). The following topics were addressed in the updated FAQ on September 9, 2020: Wash your hands often and thoroughly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. For individuals who require a return-to-work letter, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has provided a fillable PDF letter for convenience: Self Attested Return to Work Letter [IDPH] Information for UIUC Staff & Students UIUC's COVID-19 web page Campus Testing Locations Illinois App Using Illinois App for Building AccessIllinois App News - Thursday, December 30, 2021. 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The Illinois Department of Public Health has released the most up to date information regarding contact tracing, work release letters, isolation and quarantine as the amount of local residents who are COVID-19 positive continues to increase across Crawford County. If you are able to tolerate the mask (i.e., if it doesnt cause more difficulty breathing), wear your cloth face covering or a mask provided by your provider. The CDC currently recommends a quarantine period of 14 days. Schools also are encouraged to follow the CDCs best practices for all infectious diseases to keep students home if ill and use testing to confirm or rule out COVID-19 and other infection. All residents that test positive or have experienced a recent exposure are asked to act responsibly and follow the Centers for Disease Controls recommendations to protect yourself, your family, frontline healthcare workers and the community. You should notify your workplace about the need to stay at home. Medical contraindication to wearing a face covering must be documented by a healthcare provider. "url": ", Illinois Department of Public Health Centralizing COVID-19 Contact Tracing, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System, Grant Accountability and Transparency (GATA). Find your nearest vaccination location at. Gk%;_=/;RbX#i7;(
T*T&%##Zeo,68{/c As of Dec. 28, the IDPH began sending an auto message to all positive cases. Schools, with help from local health departments, should consider local context when selecting strategies to prioritize for implementation. IDPH, ISBE Release Revised Guidelines For In-Person Learning. Close contacts to the case should quarantine as described for COVID-19 close contacts unless suspected case is determined to not have SARS-CoV-2 infection. This page is intended for administrators and staff from schools and daycares in suburban Cook County. Return to Work Letters No Longer Required: With the shortened isolation and quarantine periods, . Stay home. When communities are at a high level, the CDC recommends universal indoor masking as masks are critical to keeping classrooms open for in-person learning. On February 25, 2022, the CDC released a new framework to monitor the level of COVID-19 in communities that includes hospitalizations, hospital capacity, and cases. . IDPH is monitoring key indicators to identify early but significant increases of COVID-19 transmission in Illinois, potentially signifying resurgence. The message is from IDPH and reads: There is important info for you. Wear a cloth face covering if you must go around others in the home. Responding to outbreaks by increasing prevention strategy (e.g., masking, screening, testing, or decreasing events where crowding exists) to reduce transmission even when Community Levels are low. If you do not have these resources, contact your local health department for assistance. The link also provides quarantine and isolation information. "@context": "http://schema.org", Testing and medical evaluation recommended. However, the following options to shorten quarantine are acceptable alternatives: Due to the risk of severe illness and congregate transmission, IDPH recommends the full 14-day quarantine period rather than the shortened options described above in congregate living settings with vulnerable populations, such as skilled care and correctional facilities. This serves as general guidance and does not address every possible isolation or quarantine question or scenario. Individuals released from quarantine with a negative lab result are responsible for obtaining the negative RT-PCR result for requireddocumentation. Public health officials will prioritize case investigations for individuals who are 65 years and older and are at higher risk of severe illness, per Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations. A CDC press release on December 27, 2021, announced a reduction in the isolation periods for. Quarantine/Isolation Guidance: CDC streamlines COVID-19 guidance on 8-12-22 and advises individuals to still follow state guidance. Universal masking indoors in public, regardless of vaccination status, should be promoted. public health approach to safely reopen our state. "url": ", Illinois Department of Public Health Adopts CDC Recommendations for Isolation and Quarantine, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System, https://dph.illinois.gov/covid19/testing.html, Grant Accountability and Transparency (GATA). The fact that they specifically delineate children seems to imply that it is acceptable for adult staff. Medical notes should be provided by licensed healthcare providers. Testing is recommended. SPRINGFIELD As we head into 2022, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is working to centralize COVID-19 contact tracing efforts in order to get information about isolation and identifying close contacts to infected individuals as soon as possible during times when cases are surging, and to decrease the burden on local health departments across the state. Continue reading for more information. { If a person develops symptoms, they should immediately quarantine until a negative test confirms symptoms are not caused by COVID-19. Additionally, local health departments will continue to have oversight of schools, daycares, and congregate setting, including assistance with mitigation strategies and outbreak management. What Expect When Getting Vaccinated Guidance, Long-term care Frequently Asked Questions, Guidance for Pre-K-12 Schools and Day Care Programs for Addressing COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children, Long Term Care COVID-19 Facility Level Data, Governor Pritzker's Executive Orders and Rules, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome Children, Guidance on the Use of Masks by the General Public, Private Laboratory COVID-19 Testing Options for Illinois Long-term Care Facilities, Long-Term Care COVID-19 Testing Requirements, Modifications for Other Long-Term Care Facilities and Programs, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Grant Accountability and Transparency (GATA). The updated CDC guidance continues to recommend strategies for everyday operations or actions schools can take every day to prevent the spread of infectious disease, including the virus that causes COVID-19. Do not use public transportation, ride shares or taxis. 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