Given the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) crisis that continues to spread throughout our country, we want to assure you that we are monitoring the situation closely.
Effective June 1, 2020 and for the foreseeable future, we will be taking extra precautions to ward off Coronavirus. We are committed to providing a safe environment for our children, families, and our staff. Below, you will see what we, at SGMCC, have modified due to COVID-19.
Symptom/Diagnosis | When Child Will Be Sent Home/Excluded | When Child Can Return | |
Child/Staff has COVID-19 Symptoms: Fever >100.4 Cough Shortness of Breath Chills/Shaking with Chills New Loss of Sense of Smell or Taste Headache Muscle Pain Sore Throat Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea |
Immediately | 3 days after onset of symptoms, resolution of fever for 24 hours (without fever reducing medication), improvement in other symptoms AND a physician’s note confirming an alternative diagnosis | |
Family/Child/Staff Has Been in Contact with someone under Quarantine for a suspected case of COVID-19 | Immediately | 14 days after contact OR after contact person has been tested and proven to not be positive for COVID-19 | |
Family/Child/Staff Has Been in Contact with someone with a confirmed case of COVID-19 | Immediately |
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Child/Staff has a positive case of COVID-19 | Immediately | 10 days after onset of symptoms, resolution of fever for 72 hours (without fever reducing medication), improvement in other symptoms, AND has tested negative for COVID-19 |