Timeline for Return to School/Work
As of January 22, 2024, there is no required isolation period for individuals who test positive for COVID-19, but who do not experience symptoms.
Timeline for Return After Symptoms
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Day 0
Day of symptom onset, or day test is performed that returns a positive result for COVID-19, whichever comes earlier.
- Parents/Guardians should report their student's absence and test result to their student’s school office.
- Employees should report their absence and test result to their supervisor.
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Days 1-10
Students/Staff may return at least 24 hours from the onset of symptoms if:
- 24 hours have passed with no fever, without the use of fever-reducing medications, AND
- their symptoms are mild and improving.
A negative test result is not required to return to school/work.
Face coverings following a COVID-19 diagnosis (with or without symptoms) are:
- Recommended for students through day 10, or following two sequential negative tests at least one day apart. Day 0 is symptom onset date or positive test date.
- Required for employees through day 10 per Cal/OSHA guidance for workplaces. Day 0 is symptom onset date or positive test date.
Last Updated: January 19, 2024