Asymptomatic and kept kids inside for 10 days - still positive

[Anonymous]

My friends son is still testing positive on antigen tests after 14 days. He’s been asymptomatic for 7.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My friends son is still testing positive on antigen tests after 14 days. He’s been asymptomatic for 7.

I was in this same boat - my daughter was still testing positive on antigen tests at day 16, and was asymptomatic for nearly 14 days. What has been said above - that this means someone is contagious - is not true. I specifically saw my pediatrician on this issue and they confirmed that you can be positive on antigen tests for way longer than you are contagious. They wrote me a note for her to return, but we did not need it because she ultimately tested negative last Wednesday (whew). So I'm not sure if it will work, but the doctor did say that they assumed DCPS would accept the physician's note for return.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My friends son is still testing positive on antigen tests after 14 days. He’s been asymptomatic for 7.

I was in this same boat - my daughter was still testing positive on antigen tests at day 16, and was asymptomatic for nearly 14 days. What has been said above - that this means someone is contagious - is not true. I specifically saw my pediatrician on this issue and they confirmed that you can be positive on antigen tests for way longer than you are contagious. They wrote me a note for her to return, but we did not need it because she ultimately tested negative last Wednesday (whew). So I'm not sure if it will work, but the doctor did say that they assumed DCPS would accept the physician's note for return.

Yes, I keep seeing this repeated on DCUM and it’s not correct according to DC Health or our doctor.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My friends son is still testing positive on antigen tests after 14 days. He’s been asymptomatic for 7.

I was in this same boat - my daughter was still testing positive on antigen tests at day 16, and was asymptomatic for nearly 14 days. What has been said above - that this means someone is contagious - is not true. I specifically saw my pediatrician on this issue and they confirmed that you can be positive on antigen tests for way longer than you are contagious. They wrote me a note for her to return, but we did not need it because she ultimately tested negative last Wednesday (whew). So I'm not sure if it will work, but the doctor did say that they assumed DCPS would accept the physician's note for return.

Can you name the schools that are requiring a negative test to return after the isolation period? This isn’t in-line with DCPS guidance.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:My friends son is still testing positive on antigen tests after 14 days. He’s been asymptomatic for 7.

I was in this same boat - my daughter was still testing positive on antigen tests at day 16, and was asymptomatic for nearly 14 days. What has been said above - that this means someone is contagious - is not true. I specifically saw my pediatrician on this issue and they confirmed that you can be positive on antigen tests for way longer than you are contagious. They wrote me a note for her to return, but we did not need it because she ultimately tested negative last Wednesday (whew). So I'm not sure if it will work, but the doctor did say that they assumed DCPS would accept the physician's note for return.

Can you name the schools that are requiring a negative test to return after the isolation period? This isn’t in-line with DCPS guidance.

It’s exactly in line with DCPS guidance for the back to school test. It is verbatim in the FAQs in fact.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Are you in DCPS or a charter? We don’t need to test to return at our DCPS if you have a confirmed positive, just isolate for 10 days.

You are wrong. For this new back to school test period only, everyone needs a negative on either a PCR or a rapid.

Maybe your school is doing it differently, but I have a written communication from our school’s principal saying we can return after our 10 day isolation is over. I sent them an email including a time stamped photo of our test results a few days before the test-to-return deadline, though.

At the time your principal sent you that email, they probably didn’t know what DCPS policy would be. For the initial return to school, you need a negative test. Your exact situation is asked about in the FAQ and you are not excused. I would double check with the principal if your kid is still testing positive; I bet the answer has changed.

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Anonymous wrote:My friends son is still testing positive on antigen tests after 14 days. He’s been asymptomatic for 7.

I was in this same boat - my daughter was still testing positive on antigen tests at day 16, and was asymptomatic for nearly 14 days. What has been said above - that this means someone is contagious - is not true. I specifically saw my pediatrician on this issue and they confirmed that you can be positive on antigen tests for way longer than you are contagious. They wrote me a note for her to return, but we did not need it because she ultimately tested negative last Wednesday (whew). So I'm not sure if it will work, but the doctor did say that they assumed DCPS would accept the physician's note for return.

Can you name the schools that are requiring a negative test to return after the isolation period? This isn’t in-line with DCPS guidance.

It’s exactly in line with DCPS guidance for the back to school test. It is verbatim in the FAQs in fact.

Link please? Can’t find where it says they can’t return to school after the isolation period.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:My friends son is still testing positive on antigen tests after 14 days. He’s been asymptomatic for 7.

I was in this same boat - my daughter was still testing positive on antigen tests at day 16, and was asymptomatic for nearly 14 days. What has been said above - that this means someone is contagious - is not true. I specifically saw my pediatrician on this issue and they confirmed that you can be positive on antigen tests for way longer than you are contagious. They wrote me a note for her to return, but we did not need it because she ultimately tested negative last Wednesday (whew). So I'm not sure if it will work, but the doctor did say that they assumed DCPS would accept the physician's note for return.

Can you name the schools that are requiring a negative test to return after the isolation period? This isn’t in-line with DCPS guidance.

It’s exactly in line with DCPS guidance for the back to school test. It is verbatim in the FAQs in fact.

Link please? Can’t find where it says they can’t return to school after the isolation period.

This form says 10 days is sufficient.

https://45biv636w8lm1agg3ozqtqg1-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/DCPS-Parent-Opt-Out-Guidance_010522.pdf

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are you in DCPS or a charter? We don’t need to test to return at our DCPS if you have a confirmed positive, just isolate for 10 days.

You are wrong. For this new back to school test period only, everyone needs a negative on either a PCR or a rapid.

Maybe your school is doing it differently, but I have a written communication from our school’s principal saying we can return after our 10 day isolation is over. I sent them an email including a time stamped photo of our test results a few days before the test-to-return deadline, though.

I think every school is handling this differently which is unfortunate. The CDC has never stated that ppl can still be contagious after a 10 day quarantine and IMO its completely irresponsible for DCPS not to make a clear allowance for this. They can require a confirmation PCR, isolate for 10 days, then kids are clear to come back.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:My friends son is still testing positive on antigen tests after 14 days. He’s been asymptomatic for 7.

I was in this same boat - my daughter was still testing positive on antigen tests at day 16, and was asymptomatic for nearly 14 days. What has been said above - that this means someone is contagious - is not true. I specifically saw my pediatrician on this issue and they confirmed that you can be positive on antigen tests for way longer than you are contagious. They wrote me a note for her to return, but we did not need it because she ultimately tested negative last Wednesday (whew). So I'm not sure if it will work, but the doctor did say that they assumed DCPS would accept the physician's note for return.

Can you name the schools that are requiring a negative test to return after the isolation period? This isn’t in-line with DCPS guidance.

It’s exactly in line with DCPS guidance for the back to school test. It is verbatim in the FAQs in fact.

Link please? Can’t find where it says they can’t return to school after the isolation period.

This form says 10 days is sufficient.

https://45biv636w8lm1agg3ozqtqg1-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/DCPS-Parent-Opt-Out-Guidance_010522.pdf

In DCPS' infinite wisdom, this is if you wait the full 10 days from the first day of school. If you are trying to get back earlier (i.e., count from your own day 0), then you need a negative test.

[Anonymous]

We are on day 12 of isolation and my son's rapid is still showing a positive (its very very faint - but definitely still there) --- the internet is incredibly unhelpful. Do you take this as he is still contagious and should continue to isolate?