MDH Decision Tree For People With COVID-19 Symptoms

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- We know parents have lots of questions about the upcoming school year. And we're answering some of them.

Jan asked us, when a student has COVID-19 symptoms, does the class stay home until the test comes back?

Here's what the state guidance says:

Staff, students, and families should be educated about the signs and symptoms of COVID-19. Everyone should be encouraged to self-monitor for those symptoms.

If a staff member or students develops symptoms during the school day they must notify the school's health services.

Staff and students who show COVID-19 symptoms need to stay home until they meet the criteria to return.

The Minnesota Department of Health made a decision tree on what those criteria are. Learn more here.