After discussing our policies with our pediatric consultant, we have determined that it is appropriate at this time to make two changes, which we hope will be a positive shift for children and parents alike:

• Effective immediately, individuals identified as close contacts will no longer be required to mask OUTSIDE during the 10-day post-exposure period
  • If your child is identified as a close contact, please reach out to your child’s teachers to let them know if you would like your child to remain masked when spending time outside at TSNS
  • If your child’s teachers do not hear from you, they will assist your child in unmasking outside and re-masking when returning indoors

• Effective immediately, post-exposure testing will no longer be limited to PCR tests
  • Parents may choose whether to have their child PCR tested (no earlier than Day 6 after exposure to the covid-positive individual) OR to follow a two-time antigen testing protocol (with tests administered 48 hours apart on Day 5 and Day 7 after exposure)
  • As usual, information about specific testing dates for each type of test will be shared in future close contact notifications
  • NOTE:  There is no change to our policy regarding required PCR tests or doctor’s notes when a child exhibits any symptoms of COVID-19