Based On Encouraging COVID-19 Metrics & Newly-Released CDC Guidance, Specifically On Masking, As Of March 2nd, 2022, Per The Governor & NYSDOH's Discretion, Indoor Masking For P-12 Public & Private NYS Schools Is Now OPTIONAL.

It will be at the discretion of the Local Health Department and school district to determine best policies in regard to general masking inside schools.

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As Of July 1st, 2022, Per The Governor, NYSDOH, & NYSPHHPC's Discretion, Unvaccinated Or Partially Vaccinated Staff ARE NO LONGER REQUIRED To Be Tested Weekly, In Accordance With The Updated 10 NYCRR 2.62 Regulation

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As Of March 2nd, 2022, Per The Governor & NYSDOH's Discretion, Social Distancing Is No Longer Necessary Inside Schools.

It will be at the discretion of the Local Health Department and school district to determine best policies in regard to social distancing.

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As Of March 2nd, 2022, Per The Governor & NYSDOH's Discretion, Quarantining Of Those Unvaccinated, Partially Vaccinated, Or Those Not Up-To-Date With Booster Who Were In Close Contact With A COVID-19 Positive Individual Is No Longer Necessary For That Individual (Student, Teacher, Staff) To Attend School Or Participate In Extracurricular Activities

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As Of March 2nd, 2022, Per The Governor & NYSDOH's Discretion, The Following Are Strong Recommendations For Schools:

• Testing On Day 5 For Individuals With COVID-19 Exposure

• Masking For 10 Days For COVID-19 After Exposure (Not Isolation)

• Schools Should Continue To Notify Families Of Any Exposures Or Incidents Of COVID-19 In School, Classroom, Or Bus

• Schools Should Continue To Use Other Mitigation Measures, Including Proper Ventilation, Encouragement & Adequate Accessibility To Vaccination, Surveillance Testing, & Access To Free OTC Rapid At-Home Tests

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As Of February 25th, 2022, Per The Termination Of The CDC Order For Masking On School Buses & Vans, Masking In School Buses & Vans Is Now OPTIONAL In New York & All Other States.

It will be at the discretion of the Local Health Department and school district to determine best policies in regard to masking inside buses.

As Of March 2nd, 2022, Per The Governor & NYSDOH's Discretion, Indoor Masking In All Settings Is REQUIRED From Day 6 To Day 10 For Individuals Who Isolated Due To COVID-19 Diagnosis And Have Returned To School Or Work

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As Of March 2nd, 2022, Per The Governor & NYSDOH's Discretion, Individuals With COVID-19-Like Symptoms Who Do NOT Get Tested For COVID-19 Must Isolate At Home For 5 Days After Onset Of Symptoms, Until They Are Fever-Free For At Least 24 Hours Without Fever-Reducing Medications, AND Until Symptoms Begin Resolving (Whichever Of These Takes Longer)

EXCEPTION: Individuals Who Were Diagnosed With COVID-19 In The Past 90 Days (3 Months) Are Exempt From Testing

These Individuals Must Also Wear A Mask In School & On The Bus From Day 6 To Day 10 Upon Arrival Back To School/Work

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As Of March 2nd, 2022, Per The Governor & NYSDOH's Discretion, Individuals Who Have Been Exposed To COVID-19 But Are Able To Attend School, MUST Quarantine Outside Of School

These Individuals Are Recommended To Wear A Mask In School & On The Bus For 10 Days At School/Work

MAPCA.ORDER.4.1 - MahopacAlerts Announces Revised School District Listing

MAPCA.ORDER.4.2 - MahopacAlerts Adds Kennedy Catholic & Iona Prep To The 21-22 School District Listing

MAPCA.ORDER.4.3 - MahopacAlerts Creates 2 Separate School District Listings; One List For General COVID Info; Another For General COVID Info & School Disruption Predictions Program

MAPCA.ORDER.4.3 CONTINUED

MAPCA.ORDER.4.4 - MahopacAlerts Revises School Operation Listing To Align With Community Representation

MAPCA.ORDER.4.4 CONTINUED