Austin ISD - Announcement: Austin ISD Updates COVID-19 Safety Protocols For Students

Austin TX

13 May, 2021

10:58 AM

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Press release from Austin ISD - Announcement: May 12, 2021 Effective May 12, Austin ISD is changing its COVID-19 policies, including easing mask requirements for outdoor activities that incorporate social distancing, allowing outdoor ceremonies and other activities for education purposes, and shortening the quarantine period. The update follows months of decreasing COVID-19 infection rates resulting from rising vaccination rates and precautions such as masking and social distancing. Changes to the COVID-19 policies include: The changes are in line with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Other procedures, such as screening and temperature checks, will remain in place through the end of the year. Guidelines for the 2021–22 school year will also follow the guidance from the CDC, Austin Public Health and the American Academy of Pediatrics. Families may also take advantage of upcoming vaccine clinics at the following locations: Northeast ECHS, 7104 Berkman Drive Wednesday, May 12, 3:30–8 p.m. Padron Elementary School, 2011 W. Rundberg Lane Thursday, May 13, 7–9 a.m.  Blazier Elementary School, 8601 Vertex Blvd. Thursday, May 13, 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m.  Dobie Middle School, 1200 E Rundberg Lane Thursday, May 13, 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m.   Covington Middle School, 3700 Convict Hill Road Thursday, May 13, 3:30–5:30 p.m.  Akins ECHS, 10701 S. First St. Thursday, May 13, 3–7 p.m. McCallum High School, 5600 Sunshine Drive Friday, May 14, 3:30–8 p.m. LBJ ECHS/LASA, 7309 Lazy Creek Drive Tuesday, May 18, 3–7 p.m. Anderson High School, 8403 Mesa Drive Thursday, May 20, 3–7 p.m.   Alexandra Copeland, Austin ISD director of health services provided an update to the media on Wednesday, May 12. The recording is below. This press release was produced by Austin ISD - Announcement. The views expressed here are the author's own.