Summary of January 26, 2022 Changes
DOH is changing the testing frequency for high-contact sports and cheer.
Schools/districts will now be required to:
- Test high contact sport athletes the day of competition only and exclude those who test positive. Testing of asymptomatic athletes three times a week is no longer required. By way of reminder, a student athlete does not need to test if they have tested positive and recovered from COVID in the last 90 days.
- Ensure universal masking of all athletes during all practices/training for these high-risk sports. Coaches, trainers and staff will not be required to be tested but MUST wear masks in all practices/training AND competitions.
Summary of January 7, 2022 Changes
- Updated isolation, quarantine, and testing recommendations throughout document
where applicable to align with recent CDC changes.
- Integration of technical clarifications from November 24, 2021 K-12 Schools FAQ.
- Expanded eligibility for and activities allowed during modified quarantine in Test to Stay
programs.
View the document: here: DOH K-12 COVID-19 School Requirements