September 20, 2021
Harper Creek Families,
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) recently released updated quarantine protocols regarding school-related COVID-19 exposures. In response the Calhoun County Public Health Department (CCDPH) released the following guidance regarding the MDHHS protocols.
Fully vaccinated students, regardless of whether they wore a mask, who came in close contact with a COVID-positive student can remain in school if they monitor symptoms for 14 days after their exposure. They should test for COVID-19 three to five days after their last exposure to the COVID-positive student.
Unvaccinated students, regardless of whether they wore a mask, who came in close contact with a COVID-positive student have the following options:
· 10-day quarantine and monitor for symptoms
· Return to school after 7-day quarantine with a negative antigen or PCR test taken at home* or at Harper Creek Administration Office** on day 6 or 7 after exposure (back in school on day 8) and monitor symptoms for 14 days
In the event that both individuals were masked, the close contact and the COVID-19 positive individual the following options apply for close contact:
· 10-day quarantine and monitor for symptoms
· Stay in class with daily COVID-19 antigen test with negative result for 7 days at home* or at Harper Creek Administration Office** and monitor symptoms for 14 days
Note: The positive individual must isolate for a 10-day period from onset of symptoms or a positive COVID-19 test.
*antigen or PCR test taken at home – The parent or guardian will fill out the form attached and turn into the building office upon return to school
**student testing at Harper Creek Administration Building – rapid antigen is available from 1:00pm – 2:00pm on school days in the Harper Creek Administration Building Gym located at 7454 B Drive North
Harper Creek Community Schools will continue to adjust as necessary to meet our ultimate goal of keeping students in classrooms. We are committed to helping students, parents and staff with the options provided by the MDHHS protocols and CCDPH guidance.
Sincerely,
Robert Ridgeway
Superintendent
Quarantine Guidelines and Agreement Form
Symptom and Quarantine Flowcharts