Information About COVID-19
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What is COVID-19?
The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization. The COVID-19 virus is extremely contagious and is believed to spread mainly from person-to-person contact. Since 2019, the COVID-19 virus has changed to form additional variants, such as the Omicron and Delta variants. The spread of COVID-19 can be contained through the use of mitigation strategies as well as COVID-19 vaccinations.
What are the Signs and Symptoms of COVID-19?
Signs and Symptoms
Risk Factors
- Fever (100.4°F/38°C or higher)
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
- Gasping for air
- Cannot talk without catching breath
- Persistent pain or pressure in chest
- Confused or inability to arouse
- Bluish lips or face
- Sore throat
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Loss Taste/Smell
- Chronic lung disease
- Moderate to severe asthma
- Serious heart conditions
- Immunocompromised
- Bone marrow/organ transplantation
- Immune deficiencies
- Poorly controlled HIV/AIDS
- Prolonged use of corticosteroids/ immune weakening medications
- Severe obesity
- Diabetes
- Chronic kidney disease
- Liver disease
Anyone currently experiencing signs or symptoms of COVID-19, or fall under any risk factor considerations, should consult a doctor for approval of participation in athletics.
How can you protect yourself and your child from COVID-19?
- Get Vaccinated - COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective at protecting you from getting sick. In general, people are considered fully vaccinated, 2 weeks after their second dose in a 2-dose series, or 2 weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine. Everyone 12 years of age and older is able to get a COVID-19 vaccination.
- Get the Booster Shot if you are eligible
- Wear a mask if unvaccinated, or in areas where masks are required
- Stay home if you are sick and minimize contact with those who are sick.
- Practice good personal hygiene - frequent handwashing, avoid touching your face, cover your mouth when coughing/sneezing.
What Should you do if you Think your Child is exhibiting signs or symptoms of COVID-19?
If you have a fever, cough, other symptoms of COVID-19, or have come in contact with someone who has COVID-19, you might have COVID-19.
- Stay home if you are sick, or if someone in your household is sick
- Contact your healthcare provider – Your healthcare provider can perform diagnostic tests to determine if you have COVID-19
- Notify your coach, Athletic Trainer and/or Athletic Director of any potential illness, COVID-19 diagnosis, or Close Contact with a COVID-19 positive individual.
NPS Athletic COVID-19 Procedures
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Summary:
- All athletes, coaches, and athletic staff are required to self-screen and monitor their health daily. Anyone exhibiting signs/symptoms of COVID-19 will not be cleared to report to campus until released by the Athletic Trainer.
- Norfolk Public Schools Athletics will continue to monitor COVID-19 and will comply with local, state and federal requirements
- Norfolk Public Schools Athletics as well as follow current quarantine/isolation guidelines set fourth by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) regarding COVID-19
Please see procedural document below for current information regarding NPS policy -