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The federal government identified additional resources that highlight strategies for school safety. Use these resources to learn more about infectious diseases and public health.
Steps for Determining Close Contact and Quarantine in K–12 Schools
Department of Health and Human Services, February 2022
This guidance provides steps for determining COVID-19 close contact and quarantine in K-12 schools.
2022: Staying In School In-Person
Department of Education, January 2022
This guidance from the Department of Education outlines four important COVID-19 mitigation strategies for schools to keep students and staff safe, healthy, and ready for in-person learning.
Toolkit for Responding to COVID-19 Cases
Department of Health and Human Services, September 2021
As K-12 schools resume in-person learning, school administrators must be prepared to respond quickly when someone with COVID-19 has been in the school or at a school event. In these instances, case investigation and contact tracing serve as important strategies for reducing the transmission of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.