Health Services / Illness Guidelines

Illness Guidelines during COVID

Students and staff will be sent home and / or should remain at home if exhibiting one or more of the symptoms of COVID-19 based on CDC guidelines that are not otherwise explained including: :

temperature of 100.4 degrees or greater (without the use of fever reducing medication)

cough

shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

fatigue

muscle or body aches

headache

sore throat

new loss of taste or smell

diarrhea

nausea / vomiting

a concerning health condition that may require further medical evaluation

The Columbia Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or use of leave protected by the Family and Medical Leave Act, in its programs, activities, or with regard to employment. The Columbia Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer. Inquiries regarding Columbia Public Schools' compliance with IDEA and Section 504 regulations should be directed to Special Services.