Return to Spring 2022

TABLE OF CONTENTS Overview

• Guiding Principles.....................................................................2 • Return to Fall Phase 4 and Timeline...........................................2

Health and Safety Practices • Face Masks..............................................................................3 • COVID-19 Vaccine.....................................................................3 • Testing.....................................................................................4 • Isolation and Quarantine Guidelines for Faculty and Staff.............4 • Response Procedure Overview...................................................5 • COVID-19 Self-Monitoring...........................................................5 • Temperature-taking Resources...................................................6 • Coughing/Sneezing Hygiene. .....................................................6 • Handwashing............................................................................6 • Hand Sanitizer..........................................................................6 • Mental and Emotional Wellbeing. ...............................................6 • Travel.......................................................................................7 • International Students...............................................................7 Facilities • Residence Halls. ......................................................................8 • Recreational Facilities...............................................................8 • Events. ....................................................................................8 • Cleaning and Disinfecting..........................................................8 • Classroom Sanitation................................................................9 • Clear Barriers/Shields (Sneeze Guards). ....................................9 • Signage Plan............................................................................9 Academic Procedures • Attendance...............................................................................10 • Instructor-Student and Student-Instructor Communications..........10 • Course Modality. ......................................................................11 Expectations and Guidelines .....................................................................................................11 Appendix • Quarantine and isolation guidance.............................................12

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OVERVIEW Guiding Principles

The health and safety of our faculty, staff, students, and the public is UW-Stout’s top priority for developing protocols to respond to COVID-19.

Our health and safety protocols are aligned with guidance from the federal government, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, WI Department of Health Services, American College Health Association, UW System, and the UW-Stout Recovery Planning Team.

As we have done since spring 2020, we will continue to update our plans as conditions evolve and information becomes available.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Please visit our website: uwstout.edu/coronavirus for the latest updates. Questions can be sent to covid19update@uwstout.edu.

Return to Fall Phase 4 and Plan Timeline This plan is effective January 14, 2022 and will be updated as new information emerges and the spring semester progresses.

Stout entered its Phase 4 of operations on August 1, 2021.

PHASE 4

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Phase Four – When a vaccination is commonly available, or the risk of COVID-19 has substantially diminished • Employees return to work. • Face masks required, and continued sanitizing as appropriate. • Virtual meetings may continue and telecommuting, due to COVID-19, may no longer be necessary.

Employees with existing medical accommodations due to COVID, who feel the accommodation may need to be extended, should discuss their request with their supervisor and the Human Resources office. Our telecommuting policy that existed prior to COVID resumed on August 23, 2021.

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HEALTH AND SAFETY PRACTICES Face Masks Correct and consistent mask use is a key piece to prevent contracting and spreading COVID-19. Face masks or face coverings will be worn by all students, employees, and visitors when indoors on campus. Masks are not required when an individual is alone in their office with the door shut or residence hall room; however, they are required when in the presence of others and in common areas (this includes common workspaces, meeting rooms, hallways, restrooms, elevators, and classrooms). A limited supply of N95 and KN95 masks are available for employees and students. Please contact the Safety and Risk Office at 232-2188 or email covid19update@uwstout.edu to inquire about N95 or KN95 mask eligibility.

HEALTH & SAFETY

Due to the transmittable nature of the omicron strain, well-fitting masks are important for prevention: • Two or more layers; • Completely cover the nose and mouth; • Fit snugly against the sides of your face; and • Have a nose wire Mask Accommodations: • Faculty, staff, and students will provide documentation via a formal accommodation request to be considered for an exception to wearing masks. accommodation via Disability Services. • Employees will request the accommodation via Human Resources. • For additional information, please review the Chancellor’s mask order online. • Students will request the

All face coverings, whether disposable or reusable, must:

• Fully cover the nose and mouth; • Either cover the chin or secure under the chin (open chin bandanas are not acceptable); and • Be free of any holes (macrame’, crocheted and knitted masks are prohibited). removed and food spillage also makes cleaning and disinfection less efficient, no eating should occur during classes. Although drinking also requires masks to be removed, due to the importance of hydration, it is allowed. Use good judgment and re-mask immediately after taking a drink. Food & Beverages in Class: • Because masks must be

COVID-19 Vaccine The best protection from COVID-19 is a combination of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine and recommended COVID-19 booster vaccine, wearing a mask when appropriate, monitoring for symptoms, staying home when sick, and washing your hands often. Learn about the benefits of the COVID-19 vaccination online. Faculty, staff, and supervisors are prohibited from discriminating against individuals regarding vaccination status. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to get a booster shot five months after the primary series of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or two months after the Johnson and Johnson vaccine. Individuals may get a different booster vaccine than with which they originally completed the series.

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COVID-19 Vaccine (Cont.) Employees who are fully vaccinated, defined as two weeks after receiving a final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine or immediately after receiving a booster, are encouraged to upload proof of vaccination status here. Students who are fully vaccinated are encouraged to upload proof of vaccination. Currently, the proof of vaccine upload is for the primary series only and not required for booster doses. Testing Free, on-campus testing is currently available through at least April 1, 2022 for students, employees, and community members. Please visit this website for additional information. Employees who are symptomatic or have been identified as a close contact must follow CDC quarantine and isolation guidance, and should pursue testing through their medical provider or other testing provider. Unvaccinated employees will be required to be tested every other week beginning the week of January 24. Unvaccinated residence hall students will be required to be tested every other week beginning the week of January 24. Unvaccinated students who live off-campus will be required to be tested every other week beginning the week of January 31. This requirement applies to any student or employee who is on campus at any time for any reason and who is not fully vaccinated (two weeks following their second dose in a two-dose series or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine). For additional information, please review the Chancellor’s mask and testing order that is effective through January 23, and the mask and testing order effective January 24 through March 11. Isolation and Quarantine Guidelines Faculty, staff, and students who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 should stay home and seek testing, whether vaccinated or not. Additionally, quarantine and isolation guidance should be followed if an individual has tested positive or had close contact with someone positive for COVID-19. Quarantine and isolation guidance may vary by County Health Departments. If you receive instructions that differ from Stout’s guidelines, please email covid19update@uwstout.edu for clarification. Important note regarding residence hall students: Due to congregate living, residence hall students quarantine and isolation requirements may differ. Residence hall students must follow any quarantine and isolations instructions provided.

HEALTH & SAFETY

Please see the chart in the appendix for quarantine and isolation guidance.

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Response Procedure Overview If an individual receives notification of a positive test result for COVID-19 or is required to quarantine as a result of COVID-19, the following process will be followed: 1. Employee notifies supervisor and HR of positive test result, or quarantine requirement for the employee or a member of their household. 2. An unvaccinated student who tests positive outside of the UW-Stout testing center should notified the Dean of Students office. 3. COVID-19 Response Team initiates the COVID response plan. 4. Area(s) requiring cleaning are identified and closed with signage. 5. Contact tracing may begin, dependent on the availability of contact tracers and current COVID-19 cases. Those testing positive may be required to notify their own close contacts. 6. Individuals identified will be advised on next steps, restrictions, and resources. 7. Coordination efforts begin for relocation and rescheduling, if necessary. 8. Cleaning occurs per CDC cleaning guidelines, if applicable. COVID-19 Self-Monitoring Individuals are encouraged to self-monitor for the following COVID-19 symptoms:

COVID-19 SYMPTOMS

Chills

Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea

Muscle aches/ Body aches

Fever or feeling feverish

Fatigue

Loss of taste or smell

Other respiratory symptoms

Shortness of breath/difficulty breathing

Headache

Sore Throat

Cough

*Evaluate these symptoms compared with how they are different from, or similar to, your baseline health (e.g. worse than normal, allergies, etc.).

If you begin to feel ill while at work or during class: • Inform your supervisor or instructor (for students) of your symptoms; • Leave campus and go home; • Faculty/Staff contact your healthcare provider for guidance; and • Students contact Student Health Services by phone or secure messaging. If after hours, contact the local clinic.

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Coughing/Sneezing Hygiene If you are in a private setting and do not have on your well-fitting mask, remember to always cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow. Throw used tissues in the trash. Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that is effective against COVID-19. Handwashing Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, sneezing, or touching your face. If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that is effective against COVID-19. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth, and wash your hands after touching your face. Hand Sanitizer Generally, most individuals will be able to maintain hand hygiene by properly washing their hands with soap and water from restroom and department sinks. In situations where access to soap and water is not feasible, business managers may request hand sanitizer through the University Stores site. When ordering hand sanitizer from University Stores, please save and return any empty hand sanitizer bottles you have, as our supply of gel hand sanitizer is in bulk, and we can refill and reuse them. Hand sanitizing stations are positioned at building entrances and some other high-traffic areas. If you identify a hand sanitizer station that is inoperable, please submit a work order or contact the Facilities Management office at x2200. Mental and Emotional Wellbeing UW-Stout has contracted with an external vendor for an Employee Assistance Program. Please see the Human Resources website for additional information. The Counseling Center provides support to students in a confidential setting. Students are encouraged to contact the Counseling Center to schedule an appointment by calling (715) 232-2468. SilverCloud is an additional online resource for student, faculty and staff for confidential help for mental health issues and stress management 24 hours a day. Please visit the SilverCloud website for additional information. Temperature-taking Resources A fever is defined as a temperature of 100.4 or higher. Any employee or student should be fever free for 24 hours prior to attending work or class. Risk Management has secured several no-touch infrared thermometers that are stationed across campus locations where individuals have also received training on their use. Students, employees, and visitors may request to have their temperatures taken at any of these locations during normal business hours.

SANITATION

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Travel For spring 2022, travel will continue to require the Interim Travel Authorization form. International travel will continue to require additional consultation and coordination via the Office of International Education, as well as special approval from institutional leadership. The following new measures will be required for all faculty/staff international travel: • Registration of the trip with the Office of International Education; • Enrollment in the UW System-approved International Medical, Travel, and Security Insurance plan (CISI) covering the duration of the trip; and • Enrollment in the U.S. Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). • Contact the Office of International Education or visit the Travel Registration website for additional information. All travelers should familiarize themselves with and follow Centers for Disease Control guidance and protocols for domestic and international travel for Spring. These guidelines currently include recommendations to delay travel until travelers are fully vaccinated as well as protocols for vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers. All members of the Stout community (students, faculty and staff) are expected to follow university guidance on masking and other COVID safety precautions whether on campus or while traveling on behalf of Stout. Upon returning from travel, employees should self-monitor for symptoms. If an employee is concerned about potential exposure to COVID-19, they should notify their supervisor and follow appropriate isolation, quarantine, and testing guidance. International Students Newly admitted international students should plan to arrive on January 17 or 18, 2022, and will continue to receive information regarding arrival and orientation. In addition to updated COVID-19 testing requirements, new and continuing international students (non-U.S. citizen and non-U.S. immigrants) are required to be fully vaccinated before entry to the U.S. and should check the latest CDC guidance prior to travel.

TRAVEL

International students may contact the Office of International Education at globaled@uwstout.edu with questions or concerns.

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FACILITIES

Residence Halls All residence hall students will be expected to abide by residence hall community standards which have been designed to support a healthy living environment during the COVID-19 pandemic. Students will be expected to maintain a basic level of cleanliness in their residence hall rooms. Proper and frequent handwashing is expected. Sanitizing stations will be placed at various entry and exit locations and students are asked to “tap in” and “tap out” by using hand sanitizer when they enter and exit a building. Recreational Facilities Recreational facilities have returned to pre-pandemic functionality. Individuals are responsible for sanitizing their equipment after use. Events Dunn County Public Health currently recommends limiting events to 100 attendees for indoor events and 250 attendees for outdoor events. For events that exceed the existing Dunn County limits, organizers must complete the event exemption form, which includes an event safety plan. Student organizations will continue to use the existing student organization event registration form. All university events shall be entered into the university calendar. This ensures that campus event coordinators can be notified of any changes, should the need arise. Cleaning and Disinfecting UW-Stout understands that proper cleaning and disinfection is important to mitigate the risk of spreading COVID-19. Our custodial teams are following recommendations published by the CDC and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for products used for cleaning and disinfecting. These products are approved for use against COVID-19 and are applied per the manufacturers’ recommendations. Disinfectant products in spray bottles and wiping materials are available from Facilities Management by submitting a work order. To allow for uniformity across campus, products supplied are consistent with products currently used by custodial services. Prior to use, written procedures and the safety data sheet (SDS) must be reviewed. Procedure and SDS information will be distributed with each spray bottle and will also be available on the Facilities Management Custodial Services website. Custodial staff will fill empty disinfectant bottles during daily cleaning routines as necessary. 1. For general assignment classrooms a. Labeled bottles of disinfectant and wiping cloths will be available in each general assignment classroom. b. A procedure and SDS information will be posted in each room and should be reviewed prior to use.

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2. For other instructional spaces and office areas a. Labeled bottles of disinfectant and wiping materials may be requested by submitting a work order to Facilities Management. Please coordinate within your department to consolidate requests. b. A procedure and SDS information will be provided with each bottle. c. Requester will be contacted to verify requested quantities, coordinate delivery, and confirm refill process. The custodial services team has assembled a comprehensive custodial cleaning plan to provide additional information and guidance on cleaning and disinfecting efforts and expectations. The comprehensive custodial cleaning plan can be found on the custodial services website and will continue to be updated as necessary. Classroom Sanitation Cleaning and disinfecting supplies, procedures, and safety data information will be made available for instructors and students to use in each classroom as desired. Clear Barriers/Shields (Sneeze Guards) Clear barriers/sneeze guards have been installed in many locations across campus to provide additional separation between employee and patron. Examples of such locations include, but are not limited to, highly visited/traffic areas such as service counters, reception desks, and cash registers. Signage Plan The UW-Stout signage guide should be referenced to assist the campus, building supervisors, and unit/department leaders with signage options. Signs can be acquired by placing orders through University Stores. If additional guidance for signage layout and planning is required, contact the Safety/Risk office. For assistance or questions about removal of installed signage, please contact the Facilities Management office. For any customized sign needs, submit a design/print request to MarCom.

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ACADEMIC PROCEDURES

Attendance Students are expected to communicate directly with their faculty member regarding all absences. The attendance policy of each instructor is to be submitted in writing to each student at the beginning of the course. Medical documentation may not be available to a student for absences related to COVID-19. Therefore, the current university policy requiring that a student submit medical documentation for absences longer than three days to the Dean of Students is suspended. The Dean of Students (DOS) office will notify instructors for absences related to personal or family situations where a student has submitted documentation to the DOS for a medical absence, typically non-COVID-19 related. Students who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 are asked to stay home and contact their medical provider for medical advice. On-campus students can contact Student Health Services by phone, 715-232-1314, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CST. Depending on symptoms and vaccination status, students may be asked to self-isolate until they are symptom-free or have been advised to take further action. Students are expected to follow through on all missed coursework in a timely manner and should return to class when they are advised to do so by a contact tracer or when they have been symptom free for the appropriate number of days under current CDC guidance. Instructor-Student and Student-Instructor Communications Instructor-Student and Student-Instructor communications remain critical to foster academic success. Instructors should be prepared to provide continuity of instruction for students who are ill, quarantined, or required to isolate. This may involve recording class sessions or providing content in some other way. Please contact techdesk@uwstout.edu with any questions regarding the technology available to assist in instructional delivery. Instructors should continue to provide office hours for students and have the option to provide these remotely. Students should check email the week before classes begin and communicate with instructors, advisors or other mentors as concerns arise.

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Course Modality UW-Stout strives to prioritize the health and safety of its employees, while balancing the learning environment that fosters student success. With this in mind, every attempt should be made not to alter the instructional schedule after students have registered for courses or during the term. Changes in course offerings directly impact student schedules and could impact their commitments to live and/or work locally. Some students are not comfortable with online learning and this feedback has been received in multiple venues. Should an instructor be subject to quarantine and/or isolation, the chair will coordinate with the instructor to ensure continuity of instruction and coordinate communications with students impacted. The Chair will notify the dean of the plan for continuity of instruction and corresponding student communication. The plan may involve a temporary change in modality and/or colleague coverage by the identified back-up instructor. Instructors (faculty and instructional academic staff) requesting a medical accommodation to teach remotely should do so via Human Resources. Instructors are encouraged to coordinate the medical accommodations prior to the finalization of course schedules. If a course modality change is initiated as a result of an approved medical accommodation, the department chair will route that request to the college dean for approval and coordinate implementation via Registration and Records. The chair will coordinate respective student communications regarding this change in consultation with the instructor. If student attendance concerns due to isolation or quarantine periods impact the learning environment, instructors may reach out to COVID19update@uwstout.edu. The communication will be routed to additional stakeholders (department chair and/or college dean and/ or provost) to collaboratively discuss approaches to foster a productive learning environment. EXPECTATIONS AND GUIDELINES All employees and students are expected to fully comply with the protocols and guidelines outlined in this document. Failure to do so may result in corrective action. Every reasonable effort will be made to gain voluntary cooperation before engaging in the formal disciplinary process.

EXPECTATIONS & GUIDELINES

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APPENDIX

UW-Stout Ending Isolation (Employees and Off Campus Students) Who: (Regardless of Vaccination Status) *Anyone who tested positive for COVID-19 * Anyone waiting for test results *Anyone with symptoms but has not tested Positive with Symptoms Positive with No Symptoms Isolate: • for at least 5 days. • Day 0 is first day of symptoms. • Day 1 is first full day after symptoms developed • Can leave isolation after 5 full days. Isolate: If test positive for COVID-19 and never develop symptoms: • Isolate for at least 5 days. • Day 0 is day of positive viral test (based on date tested) and day 1 is first full day after specimen was collected for positive test. • Can leave isolation after 5 full days. End isolation: • after 5 full days if : • fever-free for 24 hours without use of fever-reducing medication • AND other symptoms have improved (no diarrhea or productive cough) • Example: Test 1/1/22 positive, isolate through 1/5/22, release 1/6/22 *(Loss of taste and smell may persist for weeks or months after recovery and need not delay the end of isolation​). End Isolation: • After full 5 days if : • Continuing to have no symptoms • Example: Test 1/1/22 positive, isolate through 1/5/22, release 1/6/22 Mask:

Mask: • Continue to wear a well-fitting mask around others at home and in public until day 10 (day 6 through day 10). • If unable to wear a mask when around others, continue to isolate for 10 days. • Avoid people who are immunocompromised or at high risk for severe disease, and nursing homes and other high-risk settings, until after at least 10 days. *People under the age of 2 are assumed to be unable to mask and NOT eligible for “5+5” isolation.

• continue to wear a well-fitting mask around others at home and in public for 5 additional days (day 6 through day 10) after end of 5-day isolation period. • If unable to wear a mask when around others, should continue to isolate for a full 10 days. • Avoid people who are immunocompromised or at high risk for severe disease, and nursing homes and other high-risk settings, until after at least 10 days. *People under the age of 2 are assumed to be unable to mask and NOT eligible for “5+5” isolation. Symptom Monitoring: • If fever continues or other symptoms are not improved after 5 days of isolation: • Wait to end isolation until fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication AND other symptoms improved (no diar- rhea or productive cough). • Continue to wear a well-fitting mask. • Employees contact healthcare provider if any questions. Students can send questions to covid19update@uwstout.edu or call Student Health Services.

Symptom Monitoring:

• If symptoms develop after testing positive, 5-day isolation period should start over. • Day 0 is first day of symptoms. • Follow the recommendations for ending isolation for people who had COVID-19 and had symptoms.

Travel:

Travel:

• Do not travel during 5-day isolation period. • After isolation ended, avoid travel until a full 10 days after first day of symptoms. • If must travel on days 6-10, wear a well-fitting mask when around others for the entire duration of travel. • If unable to wear a mask, should not travel during the 10 days.

• Do not travel during 5-day isolation period. • After isolation ended, avoid travel until 10 days after the day of positive test. • If must travel on days 6-10, wear a well-fitting mask when around others for the entire duration of travel. • If unable to wear a mask, should not travel during the 10 days after positive test. • Do not go to public places during 5-day isolation. • Do not go to places where unable to wear a mask, such as restau- rants and some gyms. • Avoid eating around others at home and at work until 10 days after day of positive test. Public Settings:

Public Settings:

• Do not go to public places during 5-day isolation. • Do not go to places where unable to wear a mask, such as restau- rants and some gyms • Avoid eating around others at home and at work until a full 10 days after first day of symptoms.

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Testing If an individual has access to a test and wants to test, the best approach is to use an antigen test 1 towards the end of the 5-day isolation period . Collect the test sample only if fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication and other symptoms have improved (loss of taste and smell may persist for weeks or months after recovery and need not delay the end of isolation).

If test result is positive , should continue to isolate until day 10.

If test result is negative , can end isolation, but continue to wear a well-fitting mask around others at home and in public until day 10.

Follow additional recommendations for masking and restricting travel as described above.

1 As noted in the labeling for authorized over-the counter antigen tests: Negative results should be treated as presumptive. Negative results do not rule out SARS-CoV-2 infection and should not be used as the sole basis for treatment or patient management decisions, including infection control decisions. To improve results, antigen tests should be used twice over a three-day period with at least 24 hours and no more than 48 hours between tests. What to do for isolation

Monitor symptoms. If emergency warning signs (including trouble breathing), seek emergency medical care immediately. • Stay in a separate room from other household members, if possible. • Use a separate bathroom, if possible. • Take steps to improve ventilation at home, if possible. • Avoid contact with other members of the household and pets. • Don’t share personal household items, like cups, towels, and utensils. • Wear a well-fitting mask when need to be around other people.

Learn more about what to do if you are sick and how to notify your contacts.

***Note that these recommendations on ending isolation do not apply to people with severe COVID-19 or with weakened immune systems (immunocompromised). Defer to Provider guidance. For more information https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/duration-isolation.html

Close Contacts Who Should Quarantine?

Close contacts in one of the following groups SHOULD quarantine:

• You are ages 18 or older and completed the primary series of recom- mended vaccine, but have not received a recommended booster shot when eligible. You must have a booster 5 months after a Pfizer or Moderna vaccine series. • You received the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine (completing the primary series) over 2 months ago and have not received a recom- mended booster shot. • You are not vaccinated or have not completed a primary vaccine series.

*Close contact is currently defined as being within 6 ft of a positive covid person for cumulatively more than 15 minutes over a 24 hour period.

Quarantine Guidelines First 5 days after exposure: • Stay home and away from other people for at least 5 days (day 0 through day 5) after last contact with a positive person. The date of exposure is considered day 0.

• Wear a well-fitting mask when around others at home, if possible. • May leave quarantine on day 6 (after 5 full days) if no symptoms. Days 6-10 after exposure: • Monitor for symptoms for full 10 days after last close contact. • If symptoms develop, isolate and get tested. • Wear a well-fitting mask when around others at home and in public.

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APPENDIX

Testing: • If symptoms develop , get tested immediately and isolate until test results received. – If positive test, follow isolation recommendations. • If symptoms do not develop, get tested at least 5 days after last close contact. – If negative test, can leave home, but continue to wear a well-fitting mask when around others at home and in public until 10 days after last close contact. – If positive test, isolate for at least 5 days from the date of positive test (if no symptoms). If symptoms develop, isolate for at least 5 days from the date symptoms began (the date the symptoms started is day 0). Follow recommendations in the isolation section. – If unable to get a test 5 days after last close contact, may leave home after day 5 if no symptoms throughout the 5-day period. Mask: • Wear a well-fitting mask for 10 days after last close contact when around others at home and in public. Public Settings: • Do not go to public places during 5 day quarantine. • Do not go to places where unable to wear a mask, such as restaurants and some gyms, and avoid eating around others at home and at work until after 10 days after last close contact. • Avoid people who are immunocompromised or at high risk for severe disease, and nursing homes and other high-risk settings, until after at least 10 days. • If possible, stay away from people at home, especially people who are at higher risk for getting very sick from COVID-19, as well as others outside of home throughout the full 10 days after last close contact. • If unable to quarantine, wear a well-fitting mask for 10 days when around others at home and in public. Full 10-day quarantine: • If unable or unwilling to wear a mask when around others, quarantine for 10 days. • Avoid people who are immunocompromised or at high risk for severe disease, and nursing homes and other high-risk settings, until after at least 10 days. Travel: • Do not travel during 5-day quarantine period. • Get tested at least 5 days after last close contact and make sure test result is negative and remain without symptoms before traveling. • If not tested, delay travel until 10 days after last close contact. • If must travel before 10 days are completed, wear a well-fitting mask when around others for the entire duration of travel during the 10 days. • If unable to wear a mask, you should not travel during the 10 days.

Who does not have to Quarantine

Close contacts in one of the following groups DO NOT have to quarantine:

• Ages 18 or older and have received all recommended vaccine doses, including boosters and additional primary shots for some immuno- compromised people. You must have a booster 5 months after a Pfizer or Moderna vaccine series or 2 months after a J and J vaccine not quarantine if exposed. • Ages 5-17 years and completed the primary series of COVID-19 vaccines. • Had confirmed COVID-19 within the last 90 days (you tested positive using a viral test). • Positive with viral test in the previous 90 days with subsequent recovery and remain without symptoms

*Close contact is currently defined as being within 6 ft of a positive covid person for cumulatively more than 15 minutes over a 24 hour period.

Mask: • Must wear a well-fitting mask around others for 10 days from the date of last close contact with someone with COVID-19 (the date of last close contact is considered day 0). Symptom monitor: Watch for symptoms until 10 days after last close contact. If symptoms develop, isolate immediately and get tested (unless positive with viral test in previous 90 days, then just isolate). Test: Get tested at least 5 days after last close contact. • If the test is Positive or symptoms develop: – isolate from other people and follow recommendations in the Isolation section. • Positive within previous 90 days: with a viral test and subsequently recovered and remain without COVID-19 symptoms: – they do not need to quarantine or get tested after close contact.

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