UPDATED 1/24/2022 : COVID Test Kit Instructions - If you test positive....

On January 24, 2022, students will receive test kits again with the instructions below.

Please see our flow chart guide should your child test positive and always report a positive case using our google form: https://tinyurl.com/stuycovid

With positive cases being reported to the school, we anticipate multiple exposures will potentially occur because of the total number of classes throughout the day each student has with other students.

All students take their test kit home and should take one test on Monday, January 24, 2022. If the test is negative, then students should continue to attend school the following day. We will continue to distribute test kits on day 6 so that students can test once weekly as long as there are supplies.

There are two exceptions to the procedure above:

1. Students, who are symptomatic, should take one test on Monday January 24, 2022, and then a second test on Day 2;

OR

1. Students, who already tested positive in the last 90 days for COVID-19 (unless new symptoms arise) should NOT test.

Please use the following form at: https://tinyurl.com/stuycovid to report a new positive case. The form will allow us to maintain accurate records of COVID activity and any needed follow up.

Finally, we will continue to proactively update you on any measures we are taking. You may direct questions to Mr. Moran at bmoran@schools.nyc.gov and/or Ms. Ingram at ringram3@schools.nyc.gov.

Thank you for your understanding and partnership.

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Please Review

How to use your COVID at home kits (kits are not to be used during school and only to be used by students; not family members):

All test kits come with printed instructions, please follow these instructions when administering the test. You can also check your test kit and watch a video on how to use your test kit:

• ACON Flowflex: https://youtu.be/CtENzECCmG8 (1 test per box)
• iHealth: https://youtu.be/_juFqYt25iI (2 tests per box)

For additional information, you can also visit the

manufacturer’s websites.

• Acon Flowflex home kit: https://flowflexcovid.com/
• iHealth home kit: https://ihealthlabs.com/

Available Resources

To help New Yorkers quarantine, the NYC Test + Trace Corps partners with community-based organizations to connect individuals to resources like food, medicine, and health care. To connect with resources, you can call 1-212-COVID19 (212-268-4319).

For additional information on COVID-19, visit schools.nyc.gov/coronavirus