Update on COVID 19 Testing and Quarantines

Currently we are seeing high numbers of COVID cases and there has also been a recent increase in Flu in our region.  If your child has symptoms, and if you have done an at home rapid test which is positive, then this is consistent with being positive for COVID and there is no need for further testing.  If you have symptoms but have not yet been tested we recommend scheduling a visit in the office. It is important that you follow current isolation and quarantine guidelines for your child and family. 

The CDC recently updated their guidance for covid isolation and quarantine, with a shortened duration to 5 days followed by a period of continued masking and monitoring of symptoms. However, the local health department, and many school districts have not yet changed their policies to reflect these new recommendations. Therefore, we recommend that if someone in your house is positive, and you have questions about when your child can return to school, it is best to check with the appropriate person at your child's school such as the school nurse, daycare center director, etc.