If you and your family have international travel plans for Spring Break, make sure to build in an extra week away from school or work. Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) follows guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding international travel. The CDC recommends that all international travelers get tested 3 to 5 days after returning and self-quarantine at home for 7 days after travel.
So, what does that mean for travelers?
Travelers who test positive must isolate based on current guidance for a confirmed case.
Even travelers who test negative should self-quarantine at home for the full 7 days. In other words, students and staff who travel outside the U.S. will not be able to return to school or work for at least 7 days after their return to the U.S.
Travelers who choose not to be tested should self-quarantine at home for a full 10 days after travel.
During self-quarantine, monitor for symptoms. If symptoms develop, seek testing immediately and follow guidance for a suspected case.
Families with specific questions about a travel situation and how it might affect their child’s attendance should contact their local school. Employees traveling outside the U.S. will not be eligible to work from home upon return, and will need to use personal, vacation, or sick days during the self-quarantine period. Employees with questions about international travel guidelines and their work schedule should speak with their supervisor.
Online, find translations of this information in Chinese (中文), Korean (한국어), Spanish (Español), and Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt).