Milford Schools is following the COVID-19 guidance for K-12 schools that was released on August 12, 2022 by the Ohio Department of Health. This guidance states:

• Because contact tracing and case investigation has shifted to focus on high-risk environments, such as long-term care facilities and healthcare settings, ODH is no longer recommending the Mask to Stay, Test to Play quarantine alternative for schools. 

• Instead, ODH recommends schools follow general isolation procedures from the CDC for confirmed cases. 

• If students or staff feel sick or suspect they might have COVID-19, they should stay home and take a rapid test. 

• If positive, students and staff should stay home from school for at least 5 days and longer if necessary until fever-free for 24 hours (without the use of fever- reducing medication) and symptoms are improving. 

• Stay home 5 days from symptom onset. Symptom onset is considered DAY ZERO. May return to school on DAY 6.

• Additionally, after isolation ends, students and staff should continue to take precautions as they resume normal activities and are  required to wear a mask for 5 days (days 6-10), or after two negative tests 48 hours apart. 

Please notify Milford schools if you are a staff member or parent of a child who tests positive for COVID-19. 

• You may call the COVID-19 hotline (513-576-4150) or use the COVID-19 Form.

• The Clermont County Public Health (CCPH) will be contacted when the district is made aware of a staff or student who has tested positive for COVID-19. 

Additional information from The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to illustrate the latest guidance:

https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/static/docs/covid-19-guidance-quarantine.pdf