RCDS will Continue to Adhere to 14-Day Quarantine Policy and Guidelines

On 12/2/20, CDC released guidance with options to shorten the COVID-19 quarantine time period, which, while it risks being less effective than the currently recommended 14-day quarantine, it may reduce the burden and increase willingness to adhere to public health recommendations.

Given the substantial community spread of COVID-19 throughout New Jersey, NJDOH continues to recommend quarantine for 14 days where feasible to reduce the risk of spread of COVID-19 and particularly for persons who live with or care for persons at high risk of severe complications for COVID-19 (older adults, persons with underlying conditions or obesity, and pregnant women).  

RCDS will continue to adhere to the 14 day quarantine time period, and will not permit an individual who is quarantining to test out of quarantine. A negative COVID test is not required to return to school.

Outside of high-risk congregate settings, if a 14-day quarantine is not feasible, CDC's shortened timeframes are acceptable alternatives.

Updated guidance and full recommendations for New Jersey are attached to this message and are posted online at https://www.state.nj.us/health/cd/topics/covid2019_professionals.shtml under Public Health Professionals.