Virginia health officials release updated quarantine guidelines for children

Quarantine for lecturers and youngsters uncovered to COVID-19 in Virginia’s Okay-12 faculties, camps or in little one care services is now not routinely really useful.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin said Thursday the choice is a results of extra entry to vaccines and testing, alongside low hospitalization charges.

The steering breaks from what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends. the CDC recommends those that aren’t vaccinated keep residence for 5 days following an publicity. Vaccinated people don’t must quarantine.

In the Virginia Department of Health’s outline of the latest guidance, anybody who exhibits signs, no matter vaccination standing, ought to nonetheless isolate at residence.

Quarantine for no less than 5 days is also really useful for those that take a look at optimistic.

Health officials say carrying a masks by way of day 10 after isolation will assist cease the unfold. For these unable or unwilling to put on a masks, VDH recommends a damaging take a look at on or after day six earlier than returning to public settings.

Some faculties might provide speedy testing on-site or present at-home take a look at kits.

Youngkin additionally stated that masks aren’t longer routinely really useful for faculties, day cares and camps. This additionally differs from the CDC’s suggestions.

Youngkin continued to encourage households to contemplate their very own danger tolerance, including: “We will continue to be vigilant about surges or new variants and any impact to our health care system. While maintaining that prudence, Virginia’s communities can, and should, continue on a path to normalcy.”

Public faculties in Arlington and Fairfax counties are following the identical guidelines, however households ought to verify with their native faculty health officials if a toddler is uncovered or checks optimistic.

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