Test To Return for DCPS

[Anonymous]

All students and staff will be required to submit a negative covid test prior to the first day of school.

[Anonymous]

Ridiculous, considering CDC just dropped that guideline

[Anonymous]

Whatever. Least of my worries.

[Anonymous]

Ok anonymous internet poster. We totally believe you.

I can produce a negative test any day of the week. It's not that hard.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ok anonymous internet poster. We totally believe you.

I can produce a negative test any day of the week. It's not that hard.

Attention DCPS Families! All students must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test for the first day of the new school year. Learn more at DCPSstrong.com/testing

Txt STOP to cancel

[Anonymous]

DC is so stupid, its all for show what a waste of money

[Anonymous]

I hope it will make some people happy/relax, but I doubt it. PreK-3 is mask optional right??

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ridiculous, considering CDC just dropped that guideline

Lol no they didn’t. And the current Covid level is medium/yellow in DC

CDC no longer recommends routine screening testing in K-12 schools. However, at a high COVID-19 Community Level, K-12 schools and ECE programs can consider implementing screening testing for students and staff for high-risk activities (for example, close contact sports, band, choir, theater); at key times in the year, for example before/after large events (such as prom, tournaments, group travel); and when returning from breaks (such as, holidays, spring break, at the beginning of the school year). In any screening testing program, testing should include both vaccinated and unvaccinated people. Schools serving students who are at risk for getting very sick with COVID-19, such as those with moderate or severe immunocompromise or complex medical conditions, can consider implementing screening testing at a medium or high COVID-19 Community Level. The type of viral test used can vary and includes over the counter or at-home testing (self-testing), point-of-care rapid testing, or laboratory testing. Schools and ECE programs that choose to rely on at-home test kits for screening testing should ensure equal access and availability to the tests; establish accessible systems that are in place for ensuring timely reporting of positive results to the school or ECE program; and communicate with families the importance of following isolation guidance for anyone who tests positive. Communication strategies should take into account the needs of people with limited English proficiency who require language services, and individuals with disabilities who require accessible formats.

[Anonymous]

They really don’t anyone left to teach your children, do they?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They really don’t anyone left to teach your children, do they?

Are you complaining about the testing requirement or think it’s not enough or just stuck in a permanent loop of whining about everything Covid and school related compulsively, regardless of what it is?

I am fine with testing requirement. Yes it’s easy to fake if that’s what you want. But at our school, testing last year seemed to encourage people to stay responsible on Covid. At the end of the day, you have to trust the other members of your school community to test, keep sick kids home, and report positives. If you don’t trust them, no amount of Covid precautions are enough.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Ridiculous, considering CDC just dropped that guideline

Lol no they didn’t. And the current Covid level is medium/yellow in DC

CDC no longer recommends routine screening testing in K-12 schools. However, at a high COVID-19 Community Level, K-12 schools and ECE programs can consider implementing screening testing for students and staff for high-risk activities (for example, close contact sports, band, choir, theater); at key times in the year, for example before/after large events (such as prom, tournaments, group travel); and when returning from breaks (such as, holidays, spring break, at the beginning of the school year). In any screening testing program, testing should include both vaccinated and unvaccinated people. Schools serving students who are at risk for getting very sick with COVID-19, such as those with moderate or severe immunocompromise or complex medical conditions, can consider implementing screening testing at a medium or high COVID-19 Community Level. The type of viral test used can vary and includes over the counter or at-home testing (self-testing), point-of-care rapid testing, or laboratory testing. Schools and ECE programs that choose to rely on at-home test kits for screening testing should ensure equal access and availability to the tests; establish accessible systems that are in place for ensuring timely reporting of positive results to the school or ECE program; and communicate with families the importance of following isolation guidance for anyone who tests positive. Communication strategies should take into account the needs of people with limited English proficiency who require language services, and individuals with disabilities who require accessible formats.

Current Covid level is green. https://twitter.com/_dchealth/status/1557478625686994953?s=21&t=GIWKzq1UzW9gKu4kIsg8ow

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Current Covid level is green. https://twitter.com/_dchealth/status/1557478625686994953?s=21&t=GIWKzq1UzW9gKu4kIsg8ow

Who cares, why are you so bent out of shape about a test that takes 15 seconds to administer. If they had an accurate 15 second test for flu they should give that too. Why would you want your infectious kids in school? Doesn't matter if covid is "not that serious in kids." I don't want to have to take off from work and be stuck at home with a miserable kid with a fever because you have some political axe to grind about a trivial test and would rather send your sick kid to school, screwing over everyone else.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Ridiculous, considering CDC just dropped that guideline

Lol no they didn’t. And the current Covid level is medium/yellow in DC

CDC no longer recommends routine screening testing in K-12 schools. However, at a high COVID-19 Community Level, K-12 schools and ECE programs can consider implementing screening testing for students and staff for high-risk activities (for example, close contact sports, band, choir, theater); at key times in the year, for example before/after large events (such as prom, tournaments, group travel); and when returning from breaks (such as, holidays, spring break, at the beginning of the school year). In any screening testing program, testing should include both vaccinated and unvaccinated people. Schools serving students who are at risk for getting very sick with COVID-19, such as those with moderate or severe immunocompromise or complex medical conditions, can consider implementing screening testing at a medium or high COVID-19 Community Level. The type of viral test used can vary and includes over the counter or at-home testing (self-testing), point-of-care rapid testing, or laboratory testing. Schools and ECE programs that choose to rely on at-home test kits for screening testing should ensure equal access and availability to the tests; establish accessible systems that are in place for ensuring timely reporting of positive results to the school or ECE program; and communicate with families the importance of following isolation guidance for anyone who tests positive. Communication strategies should take into account the needs of people with limited English proficiency who require language services, and individuals with disabilities who require accessible formats.

Current Covid level is green. https://twitter.com/_dchealth/status/1557478625686994953?s=21&t=GIWKzq1UzW9gKu4kIsg8ow

CDC has yellow. Not sure why. https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#county-view?list_select_state=Maryland&data-type=CommunityLevels&list_select_county=24003

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Ridiculous, considering CDC just dropped that guideline

Lol no they didn’t. And the current Covid level is medium/yellow in DC

CDC no longer recommends routine screening testing in K-12 schools. However, at a high COVID-19 Community Level, K-12 schools and ECE programs can consider implementing screening testing for students and staff for high-risk activities (for example, close contact sports, band, choir, theater); at key times in the year, for example before/after large events (such as prom, tournaments, group travel); and when returning from breaks (such as, holidays, spring break, at the beginning of the school year). In any screening testing program, testing should include both vaccinated and unvaccinated people. Schools serving students who are at risk for getting very sick with COVID-19, such as those with moderate or severe immunocompromise or complex medical conditions, can consider implementing screening testing at a medium or high COVID-19 Community Level. The type of viral test used can vary and includes over the counter or at-home testing (self-testing), point-of-care rapid testing, or laboratory testing. Schools and ECE programs that choose to rely on at-home test kits for screening testing should ensure equal access and availability to the tests; establish accessible systems that are in place for ensuring timely reporting of positive results to the school or ECE program; and communicate with families the importance of following isolation guidance for anyone who tests positive. Communication strategies should take into account the needs of people with limited English proficiency who require language services, and individuals with disabilities who require accessible formats.

Current Covid level is green. https://twitter.com/_dchealth/status/1557478625686994953?s=21&t=GIWKzq1UzW9gKu4kIsg8ow

CDC has yellow. Not sure why. https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#county-view?list_select_state=Maryland&data-type=CommunityLevels&list_select_county=24003

Either way, the guidance is for high. We are not high.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Current Covid level is green. https://twitter.com/_dchealth/status/1557478625686994953?s=21&t=GIWKzq1UzW9gKu4kIsg8ow

Who cares, why are you so bent out of shape about a test that takes 15 seconds to administer. If they had an accurate 15 second test for flu they should give that too. Why would you want your infectious kids in school? Doesn't matter if covid is "not that serious in kids." I don't want to have to take off from work and be stuck at home with a miserable kid with a fever because you have some political axe to grind about a trivial test and would rather send your sick kid to school, screwing over everyone else.

NP. The tests are not very accurate absent symptoms. No kid should go to school if sick. Making everyone without symptoms test is a waste of resources. Use the money for soap in bathrooms.