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COVID-19 Info for Schools and Child Care
COVID toolkit
What to do if a Person is Symptomatic at School
COVID-19 Personal Plan (CDC) -- Tools, information, and action steps to share with your family, friends, and healthcare provider.
Symptom Comparison Chart (Influenza, Norovirus, RSV, Cold, and COVID-19)
Mental Health Resources
- Mental and emotional well-being webpage
- National Parent Helpline, 1-855-427- 2736
- National Suicide Hotline, 988
- A Mindful State: a people-powered resource that connects individuals to mental health resources and empowers them to share their stories
- Teen Link: Teen Link is a program of Crisis Connections that serves youth in Washington State
ADDITIONAL Testing RESOURCEs
Youth Vaccination
- Vaccinating Youth (DOH)
- Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccines: What Parents/Guardians Should Know (PDF)
- COVID-19 Resources and Recommendations: Vaccines (DOH)
GENERAL GUIDANCE
- Guidance to Prevent and Respond to COVID-19 in K-12 Schools and Child Cares (wa.gov)
- Symptom Comparison Chart (Influenza, Norovirus, RSV, Cold, and COVID-19)
REPORTING COVID-19 CASES
All COVID-19 outbreaks and suspected outbreaks in schools and child care settings are required to be reported to the local health jurisdiction (WAC 246-101).
Department of Health guidance requires schools to notify The Snohomish Health Department if:
- they suspect COVID is spreading in their cohort or
- there are FIVE or more confirmed or suspected cases among a cohort in a 7-day period OR
- multiple COVID-19 cases from positive tests comprising at least 20% of a cohort (students, teachers, or staff within a specified core group) within a 7-day period.
We ask facilities to report COVID-19 outbreaks/suspected outbreaks by using the COVID-19 Facility Outbreak Notification System that was developed by Washington State Department of Health (DOH) for non-health care settings. Please use this link COVID-19 Facility Outbreak Notification System FONT (clicking on the link will direct you to the reporting page). Fill out the form to register.
Once the data is inputted, click “next page”. On the last page, you will see a section that says, "Upload file". We ask that you upload the Case/Outbreak Reporting Spreadsheet (click link to download correct spreadsheet and COMPLETE FULLY). PLEASE DO NOT use the spreadsheet in FONT.
If you have questions about reporting COVID-19 cases or the link is not working, please email us at SHD.Schools@snoco.org or call 425-339-5278 to request a call back. We are more than happy to help assist in any way we can.
Letter and Notification Templates
Fall 2023 COVID Prevention Reminders Letter from Dr. Lewis
Classroom Closure Letter Template
Facility Closure Letter Template
General Parent/Guardian Notification Letter Template
COVID Exposure Notification Text or Robocall Script Template (added September 24, 2021)
ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE
General Guidance
Reporting COVID-19 Cases
Child cares are still being asked to report ALL individual cases as well as OUTBREAKS AND SUSPECTED OUTBREAKS to the Snohomish County Health Department (WAC 246-101).
Department of Health guidance requires child cares to notify the Snohomish Health Department if:
- they suspect COVID is spreading in their cohort or
- there are FIVE or more confirmed or suspected cases among a cohort in a 7-day period OR
- multiple COVID-19 cases from positive tests comprising at least 20% of a cohort (students, teachers, or staff within a specified core group).
FOR CAMPS AND YOUTH SPORTS WITH CHILDREN 13 YEARS AND OLDER
Please notify the Snohomish Health Department if:
- they suspect COVID is spreading in their cohort or
- there are FIVE or more confirmed or suspected cases among a cohort in a 7-day period
We ask facilities to report COVID-19 outbreaks/ suspected outbreaks by using the COVID-19 Facility Outbreak Notification System that was developed by Washington State Department of Health (DOH) for non-health care settings.
Please use this link COVID-19 Facility Outbreak Notification System FONT (clicking on the link will direct you to the reporting page). Fill out the form to register.
Once the data is inputted, click “next page”. On the last page, you will see a section that says, "Upload file". We ask that you upload the Case/Outbreak Reporting Spreadsheet (click link to download correct spreadsheet and COMPLETE FULLY). PLEASE DO NOT use the spreadsheet in FONT.
If you have questions about reporting COVID-19 cases or the link is not working, please email us at SHD.childcarehealth@snoco.org. or call 425-339-5278 to request a call back. We are more than happy to help assist in any way we can.
Additional Guidance
- COVID-19 Symptom Decision Tree
- COVID-19 Data Dashboard | Washington State Department of Health
- COVID-19 Resources and Recommendations (DOH)
- Department of Children Youth and Families
- Operational Guidance for K-12 Schools and Early Care and Education Programs to Support Safe In-Person Learning (CDC)
COVID-19 VACCINATION
Community-wide vaccination against COVID-19 helps keep children, staff, and families healthy. Please see resources below.
RESOURCES AND MATERIALS FOR STAFF AND FAMILIES
- COVID-19 Vaccine Information and Access in Snohomish County
- COVID-19 Vaccines: Common Worries and Facts (DOH)
- Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccines: What Parents/Guardians Should Know (DOH)
- Vaccinating Youth (DOH)
Hygiene and cleaning
- Bleach Disinfectant Spray Bottle Labels and Guidance for COVID-19
- Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Facility (CDC)
- Safely Cleaning and Disinfecting for Public Spaces (DOH)
- Classroom Cleaning Tips for Teachers (DOH)
- Safer Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting Strategies to Reduce and Prevent COVID-19 Transmission (UW)
Additional Resources
GENERAL GUIDANCE
REPORTING COVID-19 CASES
Department of Health guidance requires overnight and day camps to notify The Snohomish Health Department if:
- they suspect COVID is spreading in their cohort or
- there are FIVE or more confirmed or suspected cases among a cohort in a 7-day period OR
- multiple COVID-19 cases from positive tests comprising at least 20% of a cohort (students, teachers, or staff within a specified core group) within a 7-day period.
FOR ALL YOUTH SPORTS AND CAMPS WITH CHILDREN 13 YEARS AND OLDER
Please notify The Snohomish Health Department if:
- they suspect COVID is spreading in their cohort or
- there are FIVE or more confirmed or suspected cases among a cohort in a 7-day period
We ask facilities to report COVID-19 outbreaks/suspected outbreaks by using the COVID-19 Facility Outbreak Notification System that was developed by Washington State Department of Health (DOH) for non-health care settings. Please use this link COVID-19 Facility Outbreak Notification System FONT (clicking on the link will direct you to the reporting page). Fill out the form to register.
Once the data is inputted, click “next page”. On the last page, you will see a section that says, "upload file". We ask that you upload the Case/Outbreak Reporting Spreadsheet (click link to download correct spreadsheet and COMPLETE FULLY). PLEASE DO NOT use the spreadsheet in FONT.
If you have questions about reporting COVID-19 cases or the link is not working, please email us at SHD.Schools@snoco.org or call 425-339-5278 to request a call back. We are more than happy to help assist in any way we can.
TESTING RESOURCES
To request free COVID-19 tests from the Snohomish Health Department, contact SHD.Schools@snoco.org
DOH is offering at-home COVID-19 rapid antigen tests for summer camps and extracurricular groups that serve PreK-12 age children and youth during the summer months. These programs can be educational or recreational, such as club sports, outdoor education centers, etc.
- See Guide on COVID-19 Tests for Camps and Extracurricular Organizations for information on ordering, what testing supplies are available, and more.
- Use COVID-19 Tests for Summer Camps one-pager for reference or for distribution to your networks.
Questions for DOH Testing resources reach out to schools@healthcommonsproject.org.
To Order Tests From DOH Click Here
ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE
COVID-19 Resources and Recommendations (DOH)
COVID-19 Symptom Decision Tree
COVID-19 Data Dashboard | Washington State Department of Health
LETTER AND NOTIFICATION TEMPLATES
General Parent/Guardian Notification Letter Template