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What's the difference?

      Case Isolation

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        ISOLATION
         
        Isolation keeps someone infected with the virus away from others, even in their home (e.g., someone who has tested positive for COVID-19).

        The recommended isolation period is at least 5 days from the start of symptoms, or the positive sample collection date (if no symptoms). 

        • If you have symptoms, you may end isolation if:
          • At least five days* have passed since symptoms first appeared and
          • At least 24 hours have passed since your last fever without the use of fever-reducing medication, and
          • Symptoms (e.g., cough, shortness of breath) have improved
        • If you have NO symptoms, you may end isolation if:
          • At least five days have passed since your positive sample was collected, and you remain without symptoms.
          • Please note if you later develop symptoms, you should follow the guidance for symptomatic persons above.

        You should continue wearing a mask up to 10 days from symptom onset or sample collection date (if no symptoms) when around others. 

        If you test positive for COVID-19, you do not need a negative COVID-19 test to end isolation. Isolation ends when the criteria above are met. 

        If you test positive for COVID-19, please submit an APS Self-Report:
         
         
        Refer to this decision tree to determine if isolation is necessary:
         

        Please note,

        • If new symptoms develop at any time and cannot be explained by any preexisting health conditions, individuals should remain home, and parents must follow up with their school.
        • If an individual tests positive for COVID-19, an APS Self-Report should be submitted using one of the links below:

        *A parent or guardian of a child enrolled at APS may elect for his or her child to be exempt from any mask requirements and may do so without providing a reason or any certification of the child's health or education status.  In addition, no student shall suffer any adverse disciplinary or academic consequences as a result of such election by the parent or guardian.

      Close Contact

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        CLOSE CONTACT GUIDANCE 

        People who are close contacts with someone with COVID-19 do not need to quarantine if they remain without symptoms. However, they should take precautions for the 10 days after their exposure, regardless of vaccination status or previous infection.  

        Immediately after being notified of exposure (and for 10 full days after the last day of exposure) 

        • Monitor for symptoms  

        Day 6: Get tested at least 5 full days after your last exposure.  

        • If you test Negative: continue taking precautions through day 10 

        • If you test Positive: stay home and follow isolation guidelines. 

          • Submit an APS Self-Report using one of the links below:  

        Day 10: End exposure precautions  

         

        If at any point you develop symptoms after a COVID-19 exposure,  

        • Stay at home and follow isolation guidelines 

        • Get tested for COVID-19 

        • If you test positive for COVID-19, submit an APS Self-Report using one of the links below:  

         

        *A parent or guardian of a child enrolled at APS may elect for his or her child to be exempt from any mask requirements and may do so without providing a reason or any certification of the child's health or education status.  In addition, no student shall suffer any adverse disciplinary or academic consequences as a result of such election by the parent or guardian.