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CDC Respiratory Virus Guidance
This resource describes everyday preventive actions that schools and childcare programs can take to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses.
School and Childcare Exclusion List
The Exclusion List explains how long ill children and staff should stay out of school or childcare, and what is needed before the child/student or employee is permitted to return.
Respiratory Illness Outbreak Reporting Worksheet
Use this worksheet to report a suspected respiratory illness outbreak in a school to the health department. Guidance document can be found below.