UPDATED: Covid-19 Decision Trees: English / Spanish now available.
On Tuesday, May 30th, 2023, the Washington State Department of Health released updated guidance on COVID protocols for schools: Guidance to Prevent and Respond to COVID-19 in K-12 Schools and Child Care.
Positive Test or Symptom Start Date
Required Isolation
May return if:
Testing is encouraged, but not required, to return. Students and staff who test positive after 5 days of isolation must stay home for the full 10-day isolation period.
It is recommended, but not required, that students and staff returning to school after their 5 days of isolation:
May return without wearing a mask or testing.
Last Updated: April 17th, 2023
Data as of 11/1/2022 11:59PM PT from Washington State Data Dashboard