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ANDOVER

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Covid Information and Resources

This page is intended to provide information about Andover Public Schools’ response to the Covid pandemic for the 2021-22 school year. This page will be updated as new information becomes available.

2021-22 Covid Playbook (revised 3-1-22)

Covid testing information

Schedule a Covid test

Covid questions & answers

Have a question you’d like answered? Email it to info@usd385.org.

Q. Are appointments required for the Stay to Learn testing program?

A. Yes. You can sign up for appointments here: https://apstesting.timetap.com/
Q. Who is currently required to wear masks at Andover Public Schools?

A. Masks are strongly recommended but optional inside school buildings. Anyone participating in the Stay to Learn testing option is required to wear a mask for the duration of their testing period.
Q. Is the district contact tracing for close contacts?
1. Effective January 18, 2022, contact tracing of non-household close contacts has been suspended indefinitely. Non-household close contacts may continue to attend unless they become symptomatic.
Q. How long do students or employees who have tested positive for Covid need to be away from school?
1. Effective January 19, 2022, students or employees who have tested positive for COVID-19 will isolate themselves for 5 days, and can return to school/work on day 6 if they are fever-free for 24 hours (without fever reducing medication) and are otherwise asymptomatic or symptoms are resolving as long as they wear a well-fitting mask for an additional five days. If unable or unwilling to wear a mask, isolation will be extended through day 10.
Q. What is the current protocol for household close contacts?
1. Please refer to the Covid Playbook for complete details.

Daily Covid positive cases will be reported by school and grade level by noon the following school/business day. Data reported on Mondays are for the previous three days (Friday through Sunday).