Illness and COVID-19 information
The protocols below are written for students, but the same protocols are in effect for Waynflete employees. All policies are subject to change or be updated as new data and information arises. If an individual is feeling ill, please follow the appropriate protocol below. Contact with any questions.
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Individuals who have been exposed to COVID-19
Mask
Wear a well-fitted, high-quality KN95-type mask indoors for 5–7 days following exposure.
Monitor symptoms
Individuals must monitor carefully for symptoms and stay home and test if not feeling well, even if your symptoms are mild.
Test
Test frequently for COVID-19. We recommend testing daily if possible each morning before school. Please contact the health team if you have a challenge acquiring tests.
Individuals who test positive for COVID-19
- Inform the health team () of the diagnosis and follow all CDC requirements.
- Return to school when the individual’s symptoms are significantly resolved, and they are fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication.
- Individuals are REQUIRED to wear a well-fitting KN95-type mask for five days once they return to school. To reduce the risk of further transmission, we highly encourage masking through resolution of symptoms or day 10 from testing positive.
Individuals who are experiencing respiratory illness including symptoms of flu, RSV, or COVID-19
Test
If symptoms warrant, consider testing for COVID-19, flu, strep, or other illnesses.
Monitor symptoms
The individual may return to school if ALL the following conditions are true:
- Symptoms are improving, and the individual is ready for return to all school activities.
- The individual is fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications.
- It has been 24 hours since an incident of vomiting or diarrhea.
Mask
Wear a well-fitted KN95-type mask indoors until respiratory symptoms have fully resolved.
Individuals who are experiencing non-respiratory illness (such as vomiting, diarrhea, strep throat, etc.)
An individual may not return to school until:
- They inform the health team () of any diagnosis.
- It has been 24 hours since the last episode of vomiting or diarrhea.
- The individual is fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications.
- If an individual requires antibiotics, return to school is dependent on Maine State requirements. Reach out to to confirm when your student can return to school.
