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COVID 19 » Safe Steps to Safe Schools - COVID-19 Testing Protocols

Safe Steps to Safe Schools - COVID-19 Testing Protocols

Los Angeles Unified COVID-19 Testing Protocols

TESTING AND RESPONSE
 
Individuals experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or who have been in close contact with a person who has tested positive will be recommended to test. Staff and students with respiratory illness must stay home if they have a fever. Return is allowed if the staff member or student is fever-free for 24 hours without taking medication that reduces fever, AND other symptoms are mild or improving.
 
COVID-19 tests will not be collected or tracked by Los Angeles Unified School District.
 
For guidance about respiratory illness, visit LACDPH COVID-19 and Acute Respiratory Illness (ARI) Guidelines.
 
Individuals interested in obtaining COVID-19 tests may do so at LACDPH Community Health Stations.

COVID-19 FAQ

Find answers for Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 testing, vaccinations and the Daily Pass web app. 
 
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Helpdesk

 
For families: (213) 443-1300
For employees: (213) 241-2700
The helpdesk is open 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday for any questions about Los Angeles Unified and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Student & family wellness:
(213) 241-3840
The helpdesk is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please call for support with mental health, immunizations, health insurance, food & housing, enrollment, and more.