GREEN BAY (NBC 26) -- State experts are starting to plan for what it might look like if a student or staff member tests positive for COVID-19 when schools resume in fall.
Much of the policies and decisions have yet to be determined, but we talked with a health official in the state's Department of Public Instruction for an idea of what could happen. Additionally, it will most likely be up to each district individually to decide how to handle these cases.
Experts say that if a student tests positive, he or she will likely be quarantined at home for 14 days.
Then, anybody who was within six feet of that person for more than 15 minutes could also have to leave and spend time away.
"You would be asked to stay home for 14 days," Louise Wilson with DPI said. "If you don't develop symptoms, you could be required to do homework and be taught virtually. DPI has recommended that school districts plan for that scenario."
Wilson said that scenario underscores the importance for schools to take several precautions if and when they reopen. She said social distancing, mask wearing, and sanitizing will be important.
