COVID-19
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Safety Measures for K-12 Schools from CDPH (Updated 3/12/2022)
- Masks
- Masks are now optional for all K-12 students and staff.
- No person can be prevented from wearing a mask as a condition of participation in an activity or entry into a school, unless wearing a mask would pose a safety hazard (e.g., watersports).
- CDPH strongly recommends that all persons (e.g., students and staff) wear masks in K-12 indoor settings, with consideration of exemptions per CDPH face mask guidance.
- Persons exempted from wearing a face covering due to a medical condition are strongly recommended to wear a non-restrictive alternative, such as a face shield with a drape on the bottom edge, as long as their condition permits it.
- Schools must develop and implement local protocols to provide a mask to students who inadvertently fail to bring a face covering to school and desire to use one.
- Public schools should be aware of the requirements in AB 130 (Chapter 44 of the Statutes of 2021) to offer independent study programs for the 2021-22 school year.
- In situations where use of masks is challenging due to pedagogical or developmental reasons, (e.g., communicating or assisting young children or those with special needs), a face shield with a drape (per CDPH guidelines) (PDF) may be considered instead of a mask while in the classroom.
- Recommendations for staying home when sick and getting tested:
- Follow the strategy for Staying Home when Sick and Getting Tested from the CDC.
- Get tested for COVID-19 when symptoms are consistent with COVID-19.
- Advise staff members and students with symptoms of COVID-19 infection not to return for in-person instruction until they have met CDPH criteria to return to school for those with symptoms:
- At least 24 hours have passed since resolution of fever without the use of fever-reducing medications; AND
- Other symptoms are improving; AND
- They have a negative test for SARS-CoV-2, OR a healthcare provider has provided documentation that the symptoms are typical of their underlying chronic condition (e.g., allergies or asthma) OR a healthcare provider has confirmed an alternative named diagnosis (e.g., Streptococcal pharyngitis, Coxsackie virus), OR at least 10 days have passed since symptom onset.
- If the student or staff member tests positive for SARS-CoV-2, follow the guidance for isolation in Section #10 below.
- Screening testing recommendations:
- CDPH has a robust State- and Federally-funded school testing program and subject matter experts available to support school decision making, including free testing resources to support screening testing programs (software, test kits, shipping, testing, etc.).
- Resources for schools interested in testing include: California's Testing Task Force K-12 Schools Testing Program, K-12 school-based COVID-19 testing strategies (PDF) and Updated Testing Guidance; The Safe Schools for All state technical assistance (TA) portal; and the CDC K-12 School Guidance screening testing considerations (in Section 1.4 and Appendix 2) that are specific to the school setting.
- CDPH has a robust State- and Federally-funded school testing program and subject matter experts available to support school decision making, including free testing resources to support screening testing programs (software, test kits, shipping, testing, etc.).
- Case reporting, contact tracing and investigation
- Per AB 86 (2021) and California Code Title 17, section 2500, schools are required to report COVID-19 cases to the local public health department.
- Schools or LEAs should have a COVID-19 liaison to assist the local health department with activities related to COVID-19.
- Isolation recommendations
- Everyone, regardless of vaccination status, previous infection or lack of symptoms, follow the recommendations listed in Table 1 (Isolation) of the CDPH Guidance on Isolation and Quarantine for the General Public.
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ESSER III Expenditure Plan (Approved 10/19/21)
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COVID-19 COVID-19 Prevention Plan (Updated 8/26/21)
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PUSD Reopening Plan 2021-2022 ( Updated 8/20/21)
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American Academy of Pediatrics COVID-19 Interim Guidance: Return to Sports and Physical Activity
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California Department of Education Physical Education FAQs
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California Department of Education COVID-19 Youth Health Information Act
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COVID-19 Spectator Guidelines for Outdoor Sports
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PUSD COVID-19 School Guidance Checklist (posted 2/2/21)
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Grant Safety Plan PARADISE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (Updated 1/28/21)
COVID-19 InformationTop of Page
COVID-19 is a respiratory illness caused by a novel virus that has been spreading worldwide. Community-acquired cases have now been confirmed in California. We are gaining more understanding of COVID-19’s epidemiology, clinical course, immunogenicity, and other factors as time progresses, and the situation is changing daily. CDPH is in the process of monitoring COVID-19, conducting testing with local and federal partners, and providing guidance and resources to prevent, detect and respond to the occurrence of COVID-19 cases in California.
The Butte County Public Health Department shared that residents can call 2-1-1 or text your zip code to 898211 for COVID-19 information and updates.
View Center for Disease Control (CDC) Resources
- View Guidance Documents from the California Department of Public Health
- View Guidance for COVID-19 Prevention from the Center for Disease Control (CDC)