Covid Information for Employees
mask policy - School year session
We are aware there are many concerns regarding Covid, children returning to school and mask mandates.
- As of February 14, 2022, masks are optional.
- Please continue to keep sick ones (parents, siblings and athletes) home regardless of type of illness.
free covid home tests and cost reimbursement
The government is now providing relief for the costs of Covid At-Home tests. Remember, there are still free community testing sites around the Twin Cities. But these programs will provide additional options:
1. Effective January 15, 2022: Insurance providers must reimburse the cost of At-Home Covid tests. Up to 8 tests per person per month. Save your receipts! Until this program is fully up to speed, you will need to submit receipts to your insurance company for reimbursement. They hope this process will be automated at point of purchase in the near future.
2. Effective January 19, 2022: Place your FREE order: www.COVIDtests.gov
Every home in the U.S. can order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests will be completely free—there are no shipping costs and you don’t need to enter a credit card number.
CDC Updates and Shortens Recommended Isolation and Quarantine Period for General Population
December 27, 2021 | Read full article HERE
If You Test Positive for COVID-19 (Isolate)
Everyone, regardless of vaccination status.
- Stay home for 5 days.
- If you have no symptoms or your symptoms are resolving after 5 days, you can leave your house.
- Continue to wear a mask around others for 5 additional days.
If you have a fever, continue to stay home until your fever resolves.
If You Were Exposed to Someone with COVID-19 (Quarantine):
If you:
Have been boosted
OR
Completed the primary series of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine within the last 6 months
OR
Completed the primary series of J&J vaccine within the last 2 months
- Wear a mask around others for 10 days.
- Test on day 5, if possible.
If you develop symptoms get a test and stay home.
If you:
Completed the primary series of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine over 6 months ago and are not boosted
OR
Completed the primary series of J&J over 2 months ago and are not boosted
OR
Are unvaccinated
- Stay home for 5 days. After that continue to wear a mask around others for 5 additional days.
- If you can’t quarantine you must wear a mask for 10 days.
- Test on day 5 if possible.
If you develop symptoms get a test and stay home
free rapid tests now available
Brooklyn Park - Starlite Center
>No-Cost Community Site
8085 Brooklyn Boulevard
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
mncovidtestingappt.as.me/schedule.php
Hours of Operation
- Weekdays: 11:00am – 7:00pm
- Weekends: 11:00am – 4:00pm
Testing Types
- Nasal Swab (antigen, rapid result)
- Saliva (PCR)
- No appointment necessary
covid plan
We will continue to re-evaluate our COVID policies in regard to capacity limits, social distancing and mask wearing to keep in line with current recommendations from the CDC and MDH. Please see staysafe.mn.gov to review these policies.
Social Distancing
Social Distancing is still recommended yet not required. When possible, a 3 foot distance will be maintained between students and a 6 foot distance between adults.
Continued Safety Protocols
We are still encouraging the following:
- Continue with routine hand washing, cleaning, and disinfecting.
- Those not fully vaccinated are encouraged to wear masks.
- Masks are allowed and encouraged for those who wish to wear them.
do your part
- Wear a mask
- Stay 6 feet from others
- Avoid large crowds
- Wash your hands thoroughly and frequently
what is a known exposure?
Close Contact / Known Exposure
In general, close contact / known exposure means being within about 6 feet of a person who has COVID-19 for 15 minutes or more throughout the course of a day (24 hours)
i suspect i have covid, what do i do?
- See the chart at the right and/or use the Symptom Self-Checker below
- Follow the advise of the CDC Symptom Checker
- If testing is recommended, follow the link below to find a testing location
- Immediately contact the front office and/or your supervisor to alert them
- Follow the testing information below and quarantine as required
CORONOVIRUS self-checker
The CDC has a tool to help you make decisions on when to seek testing and medical care: HERE
covid sick pay
THIS HAS NOW EXPIRED.
Employees are no longer eligible for paid time off for missing work due to COVID.
minnesota deparment of health website:
about covid-19
About COVID-19 disease, symptoms, variants & more HERE
covid-19 vaccine
Information, data & guidance for vaccine in Minnesota HERE