Illness and Covid information
The protocols below are written for students, but the same protocols are in effect for Waynflete employees. All policies are subject to change or be updated as new data and information arises. If an individual is feeling ill, please follow the appropriate protocol below. Contact with any questions.
Individuals who have been exposed to Covid
Mask
Wear a well-fitted, high-quality KN95-type mask indoors for 5–7 days following exposure.
Monitor symptoms
Individuals must monitor carefully for symptoms and stay home and test if not feeling well, even if your symptoms are mild.
Test
Test frequently for Covid. We recommend testing daily if possible each morning before school. Please contact the health team if you have a challenge acquiring tests.
Individuals who test positive for Covid
- Inform the health team () of the diagnosis and follow all CDC requirements.
- Return to school when at least 24 hours has passed since the individual tested positive AND:
- The individual’s symptoms are significantly resolved, and they are feeling healthy
- They do not have a fever and have been diarrhea/vomiting-free for 24 hours without the use of medication
Individuals are REQUIRED to wear a well-fitting KN95-type mask for five days once they return to school. To reduce the risk of further transmission, we highly encourage masking through resolution of symptoms or day 10 from testing positive.
Individuals who are experiencing respiratory illness including symptoms of flu, RSV, or Covid
Test
If symptoms warrant, consider testing for Covid, flu, strep, or other illnesses.
Monitor symptoms
The individual may return to school if ALL the following conditions are met:
- They inform the health team () of any diagnosis
- Symptoms are improving
- Able to tolerate a whole day of school and participate in all activities
- Fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications
- It has been 24 hours since the last episode of vomiting or diarrhea
- Able to eat and drink
- Cough is under control
Mask
Wear a well-fitted KN95-type mask indoors until respiratory symptoms have fully resolved.
Individuals who are experiencing non-respiratory illness (such as vomiting, diarrhea, strep throat, etc.)
An individual may not return to school until:
- They inform the health team () of any diagnosis
- Symptoms are improving
- Able to tolerate a whole day of school and participate in all activities
- It has been 24 hours since the last episode of vomiting or diarrhea
- Fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications
- Able to eat and drink
- If an individual requires antibiotics, return to school is dependent on Maine State requirements. Contact to confirm when your student can return to school.
