Responding to COVID-19 Cases in K-12 Schools: Resources for School Administrators

October 19, 2021

Yesterday, the CDC updated its resources for school administrators responding to COVID-19 cases in K-12 schools. These resources come at a pivotal time as schools resume in-person learning, and school administrators must be prepared to respond quickly when someone with COVID-19 has been in the school or at a school event. The CDC stresses timely case investigation and contact tracing as the most effective tool to contain outbreaks in schools and provides insight on best practices and core principles for contact tracing.

The CDC also provides an updated process for responding to COVID-19 cases found in K-12 schools that emphasizes thorough investigation/testing, quarantining, observation and effective communication with the school community. This new guidance goes hand-in-hand with prevention strategies recommended by the CDC prior to the beginning of the school year.

Read the full resource here.