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Temporary COVID-19 Quarantine Guidelines for Catechesis in the Diocese of AustinThese guidelines may also be found on the Diocese of Austin website.
- Determine if the student attended the catechetical program in the 48-hour period before the positive test was administered. If so, continue with the steps below. If not, skip to step number seven. (Per Diocese of Austin Office of Catholic Schools.)
- Clean and disinfect areas that the ill student(s) occupied.
- Begin contact tracing. Students in a K - 12 indoor classroom setting with correctly worn masks, good< ventilation, and desks at least 3 feet apart are not be considered a close contact. Please note this< exception does not apply to teachers, staff, or other adults in the indoor classroom setting. (Per Diocese of Austin Office of Catholic Schools.) Reference - Who is a COVID-19 Close Contact in a School?
- Utilizing one of the templates found here and here, notify those who are considered close contact. Reference - How Long to Quarantine.
- Notify the class that there was a positive case and that those identified as close contacts have been notified separately.
- Notify your county health department and the Diocesan Office of Evangelization and Catechesis.
- Continue regular cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing of facilities as recommended in COVID-19 Safety Guidelines for Catechesis in the Diocese of Austin.