Returning to Campus after Isolation The Centre for Disease Control (CDC) has released guidelines about ending self-isolation.
1. Symptom-based strategy Persons with COVID-19 who have symptoms and were directed to care for themselves at home may discontinue isolation under the following conditions: • At least 1 day (24 hours) has passed since recovery defined as resolution of fever without the use of medications that reduce fever and improvement in respiratory symptoms (e.g., cough, shortness of breath); and, • At least 10 days have passed since symptoms first appeared. NB: AHS and SK guidelines are similar with the exception of isolation days. Alberta is 10 days of isolation, Saskatchewan is 14 days of isolation
2. Test-based strategy Persons who have COVID-19 who have symptoms and were directed to care for themselves at home may discontinue isolation under the following conditions: • Resolution of fever without the use of medications that reduce fever and • Improvement in respiratory symptoms (e.g., cough, shortness of breath), and • Negative results from at least two consecutive respiratory specimens collected ≥24 hours apart (total of two negative specimens) In all cases, follow the guidance of your healthcare provider and local health department.
Documentation Any documentation will be kept following Alberta Health Services and Saskatchewan Health Authority recommendations.
Review and Update This COVID-19 Re-Entry Guide will be reviewed: 3 as necessary to reflect the pandemic situation as it evolves, 3 as advances in infection control methods develop, including advances in equipment and processes in the workplace, 3 or at least annually.
8 | Re-Entry Guide 2020
