Guitar Shed Student Portal: Our Approach to COVID-19 Exposure and Quarantine

As we navigate the challenges of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Guitar Shed prioritizes the health and safety of our students and teachers above all else. In this article, we will outline our protocol for handling exposure and quarantine situations, ensuring a safe and smooth learning experience for everyone involved.

When circumstances necessitate switching to virtual lessons due to COVID-19 concerns, we offer an opt-out option until in-person lessons can resume. Additionally, if there is an exposure at Guitar Shed, we promptly notify the teacher's entire studio, providing students with the flexibility to transition to virtual lessons as needed.

In cases where someone has recovered from COVID-19 within the past three months and remains symptom-free, they do not require quarantine. However, it is crucial for individuals who have been fully vaccinated but show no symptoms of COVID-19 to undergo testing 3-5 days following exposure to a suspected or confirmed case, wear a mask in public indoor settings for 14 days or until receiving a negative test result, and consult with a medical professional before ending isolation.

For individuals who have had close contact with someone infected with SARS-CoV-2, it is essential to pursue testing immediately and begin quarantining. Those who never develop COVID-19 symptoms may discontinue isolation and other precautions 10 days after their first positive RT-PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 RNA.

In situations where individuals have severe illness related to COVID-19 or are severely immunocompromised, guidance from a medical professional is necessary before ending isolation. In some cases of severe illness, the virus can persist for up to 20 days.

To ensure a safe and healthy learning environment, we will adhere to guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Specifically:

* Individuals must have at least 24 hours passed since resolution of fever without the use of fever-reducing medications.

* At least 10 days must have passed since symptom onset.

For students who have been directed to care for themselves at home while experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, they may discontinue isolation under the following conditions:

* The health and safety of our students and teachers is our main priority, so we will be adhering to the following guidelines, which have been pulled directly from the CDC website.

We hope this protocol provides clarity and reassurance as we navigate the ongoing COVID-19 situation together. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at Guitar Shed.

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