COVID-19 Employee Information
On July 11, 2024, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) released its latest guidance for schools to mitigate the spread of communicable diseases. Many respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, continue to circulate in our community. CDPH now recommends following CDC guidance on Preventing Spread of Respiratory Viruses When You're Sick. Staff must continue to follow the CalOSHA COVID-19 Non Emergency Regulations.
Infectious Period Definition:
"Infectious period" is redefined as:
- For symptomatic COVID-19 cases a minimum of 24 hours must pass since symptom onset. In such cases individuals may return to school/work if symptom-free for 24 hours, without fever-reducing medications, and if their symptoms are mild and improving.
- For asymptomatic cases there is no infectious period for isolation or exclusion from school/work; however, if symptoms develop, the criteria above apply.
Masking Recommendations:
Masking guidelines remain unchanged.
- Positive COVID-19 cases and those with respiratory symptoms should wear masks indoors for 10 days from symptom onset or positive test date (if asymptomatic). Note: CalOSHA mandates masks for employees indoors for 10 days from symptom onset or positive test date (if asymptomatic).
Updated Testing Recommendations:
CDPH no longer advises testing for all close contacts. However, testing is recommended for:
- Individuals with new COVID-19 symptoms.
- Close contacts at higher risk of severe disease or those in contact with high-risk individuals.
Potential Exposure Notification:
Per CalOSHA, TUSD will notify employees of close contacts, but we will no longer post positive case locations on the TUSD website. Please continue to notify your supervisor of a COVID-19 infection so guidance can be emailed to you by Human Resources and close contacts can be notified.