1/6/22: Close contact and COVID guidance updates

Good afternoon,

We just received an update from Thurston County Public Health regarding interim K-12 guidance for asymptomatic close contacts from exposure in schools.

The update to this guidance reflects the CDC clarification for individuals age 5-17 who have completed a primary series of vaccine are not required to quarantine as long as they are asymptomatic and test on day 5 after exposure.

https://www.thurstoncountywa.gov/phss/phssdocuments/Interim%20Guidance%20for%20Schools%201.6.22.pdf.

We will keep you updated of any future changes. Please refer to our webpage for links to vaccine clinics or testing sites, as well as answers to other questions.

https://www.nthurston.k12.wa.us/covidfaq

Thank you for working together to help keep schools open safely!

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