Preschool and Under Questions | DOE Health Screening
1. Has your child experienced any symptoms of COVID-19, including a fever of 100.0 degrees F or greater, a cough, sore throat, loss of taste or smell or shortness of breath that began in the last 10 days?
❑ No. Go to the next question.
❑ Yes, and they have received a negative result from a COVID-19 diagnostic test performed by a health care provider since the onset of symptoms, their symptoms are improving, and they have been fever-free for the past 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medicine. If my child is at least two years old, they will wear a well-fitting mask through Day 10. Go to the next question.
❑ Yes, and they are at least two years old and received two negative results from an at-home test taken at least 24 hours apart since the onset of symptoms, their symptoms are improving, and they have been fever-free for the past 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medicine. If my child is at least twoyears old, they will wear a well-fitting mask through Day 10. Go to the next question.
❑ Yes, and they have had a positive diagnostic test for COVID-19, and recovered, within the past 90 days. Their recent symptoms are improving and they have been fever-free for the past 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medicine. The individual may enter the building. ❑ Yes, and they are not in the categories above. No further screening is needed. The individual may not enter the building. 2. In the past ten days, has your child gotten a positive result from a COVID-19 diagnostic test? ❑ No. Go to the next question. ❑ Yes, and they have had a positive diagnostic test for COVID-19, and recovered, within the past 90 days. The individual may enter the building.
❑ Yes, and it has been 10 full days since their symptoms first began, their symptoms are improving, and they have been fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medicine. The individual may enter the building. ❑ Yes, and they are not in the categories above. No further screening is needed. The individual may not enter the building.
2. In the past ten days, to the best of your knowledge, did your child share a classroom, or come in close contact, with a person with COVID-19? “Close contact” means being less than 6 feet away for at least 15 minutes over a 24-hour period from a person who tested positive for COVID-19.
❑ No. The individual may enter the building.
❑ Yes, and they are at least two years old and have completed a five-day quarantine (where Day One of quarantine is the day after the last close contact to someone with COVID-19). They are symptom-free and have tested negative on Day Five of their quarantine using a diagnostic test performed by a healthcare provider OR tested negative on Days Four and Five of their quarantine using at-home tests. They will wear a well-fitting mask through Day 10. The individual may enter the building.
❑ Yes, and they are under two years old and have completed a seven-day quarantine (where Day One of quarantine is the day after the last close contact to someone with COVID-19). They are symptom-free and have tested negative on Day Five of their quarantine using a diagnostic test performed by a healthcare provider. The individual may enter the building.
❑ Yes, and they have had a positive diagnostic test for COVID-19, and recovered, within the past 90 days and have no new symptoms following their recent exposure. The individual may enter the building.
❑ Yes, and they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The individual may enter the building. ❑ Yes, and they are not in the categories above. The individual may not enter the building.
Students in Kindergarten or Above, Staff, and Visitors | DOE Health Screening
1. Have you experienced any symptoms of COVID-19, including a fever of 100.0 degrees F or greater, a cough, sore throat, loss of taste or smell or shortness of breath that began in the last five days?
❑ No. Go to the next question.
❑ Yes, and I have received a negative result from a COVID-19 diagnostic test performed by a health care provider. My symptoms have been improving and I have been fever-free for the past 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medicine. I will wear a well-fitting mask through Day 10. Go to the next question.
❑ Yes, and I received two negative results from an at-home test taken at least 24 hours apart since the onset of symptoms. My symptoms have been improving and I have been fever-free for the past 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medicine. I will wear a well-fitting mask through Day 10. Go to the next question.
❑ Yes, and I am returning after isolating for five days. My symptoms are improving and I have been feverfree for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medicine. I will wear a well-fitting mask through Day 10. Go to the next question.
❑ Yes, and I had a positive diagnostic test for COVID-19, and recovered, within the past 90 days. My symptoms are improving, and I have been fever-free for the past 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medicine. Go to the next question.
❑ Yes, and I am not in the categories above. No further screening is needed. The individual may not enter the building.
2. In the past five days, have you gotten a positive result from a COVID-19 diagnostic test?
❑ No. Go to the next question.
❑ Yes, and I am returning after isolating for five days from when my symptoms began or from when I was tested if asymptomatic. I am symptom-free or my symptoms are improving and I have been fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medicine. I will wear a well-fitting mask through Day 10. Go to the next question.
❑ Yes, and I had a positive diagnostic test for COVID-19, and recovered, within the past 90 days. The individual may enter the building.
❑ Yes, and I am not in the categories above. No further screening is needed. The individual may not enter the building.
3. In the past five days, to the best of your knowledge, did you share a classroom, or come in close contact, with a person with COVID-19? “Close contact” means being less than 6 feet away for at least 15 minutes over a 24-hour period from a person who tested positive for COVID-19.
❑ No. The individual may enter the building.
❑ Yes, and I am fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The individual may enter the building.
❑ Yes, and I was exposed at school and am taking DOE-provided COVID-19 take-home test(s) and have NOT received a positive result on those tests. I am aware that it is recommended I wear a wellfitting mask through Day 10 and if I test positive, I will begin isolation. The individual may enter the building.
❑ Yes, and I was exposed at school but I have not received a home test kit. Please contact your school to ensure you receive a home test kit today. I am aware that it is recommended I wear a well-fitting mask through Day 10, and if I test positive, I will begin isolation. The individual may enter the building.
❑ Yes, and I had a positive diagnostic test for COVID-19, and recovered, within the past 90 days and have no new symptoms following my recent exposure. The individual may enter the building.
❑ Yes, and I am not in the categories above. The individual may not enter the building.
DOE Health Screening Disclaimer
According the the NYC DOE (Department of Education), this Health Screening is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Health screening results will be reviewed for the sole purpose of gaining access to facilities and confidentiality will be maintained. The NYC Department of Education may change recommendations as the situation evolves. March 9, 2022.