...recognizing that it is largely up to local Public Health Units: even though Gov defines what is an outbreak, it is the PHUs that call the outbreak and determines what measures to follow. Summary👇
Outbreak over = at least 14d from last outbreak case and 0 further symptomatic indiv
PHUs responsible for determining if outbreak in a school exists, managing outbreak, declaring outbreak over
Schools responsible for preventing cases, cooperating with PHUs, maintaining accurate records
[NARRATOR]: schools should carefully monitor absenteeism
PHU advises if a class, cohort, or school should be closed
[NARRATOR]: There is no guidance for HCP.
[NARRATOR]: This is inconsistent with evidence of close to zero infectivity after 9 days from onset of symptoms.
[NARRATOR]: 1 case in class shuts down class for 14d!
Avoid medical notes or proof of negative tests as a barrier on return to school.