Albuquerque Public Schools: COVID Symptoms In Schools

Albuquerque NM

17 September, 2021

9:12 PM

Description

Press release from Albuquerque Public Schools: September 17, 2021 Students or staff experiencing COVID symptoms may be sent to isolate and/or test before returning to class.  Close contacts must quarantine and are strongly encouraged to get tested for COVID-19. cough shortness of breath/difficulty breathing olfactory disorder (loss of smell) taste disorder (loss of taste) confusion or change in mental status persistent chest pain/pressure pale, gray, or blue-colored skin/lips/nail beds inability to stay awake fever chills rigors myalgia headache sore throat nausea/vomiting diarrhea fatigue congestion/runny nose clinical or radiographic evidence of pneumonia acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) Always wear a mask indoors. Remain socially distanced to the greatest extent possible. Wash your hands with soap and water frequently. If you feel sick, stay home or ask to see the school nurse or administrator. If you are a close contact, unvaccinated and symptomatic, you must quarantine for the full ten (10) days regardless of a negative test. If you are symptomatic, but not a close contact, you must self isolate and are encouraged to test. You may return to school before the full 10 days of isolation with proof of a negative PCR test.   This press release was produced by Albuquerque Public Schools. The views expressed here are the author's own.