School Contingency Plan

Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION III – CENTRAL LUZON
School Contingency Plan
In the event that an individual in the school shows symptoms, becomes a close contact of a
confirmed case, or tests positive for COVID-19, it is critical to have a timely initial response to
ensure little to no spread of the virus among other members of the school community. There
are 3C’s that stakeholders must remember in responding to any school situation related to
COVID-19.
Coordinate Tasks
Other members of the school community may feel worried and become uneasy if any situation
related to COVID-19 arises in the school. As a means of preparation, the school head must
clearly identify the role of each teaching and non-teaching personnel, and provide the
necessary training for their actions to be well-coordinated. The following are the tasks for
Response that must be delegated by the school head:
a. Maintaining safety and health protocols, and order in the classrooms

b. Engaging the parent on the home-school arrangement, including the designated time of
pick-up of their children, if a need arises
c. Coordinating with local health authorities
d. Preparing the heeded resources (e.g. alcohol, face mask, face shield, etc.) to prevent the
transmission of COVlD-19 ‘
Collect Information
To assist health authorities and the local government unit in contact tracing, the immediate
responding health personnel er designated clinic teacher must collect the following
information of the individual who shows symptoms or is reported to be: a close contact of a
confirmed case:
a. Who: name of individual gender, age, grade level or occupation, the section included in or
handling
b. When: date, if in school (i) time of entry to school, (ii) time of isolation in the clinic if at
home (i) time of report
c. Where: school name, school address, the home address of the individual (if at home during
the time of the report)
d. What: symptoms experienced by the individual (if any)
e. How: details on where or how the individual was infected, or who is the confirmed case to
whom the individual became a close Contact
Contact authorities, other school personnel and families

All concerned stakeholders must be well informed to avoid the possible transmission of the
virus, and to guide the school community in the necessary actions in case there will be a need
to transition to a distance learning modality.
a. Contact the identified health authority (e.g. barangay health station, rural health unit) to
cooperate regarding the appropriate measures such as tracing and quarantine, or referral to a
hospital if needed.
b. Contact other school personnel (from the different set of classes per week) in case there will
be a need to shift to a distance learning modality. A teacher must also be informed and guided
if he/she shall be a substitute teacher in case a fellow teacher becomes unable to physically
report to school for a long period due to being infected with COVID-19 or other acceptable
reasons.
c. Contact the family of the individual who showed symptoms or identified to be a close
contact of a confirmed case of COVID-19. The family must also be informed regarding the
actions that will be undertaken by the school, as well as the protocols that must be observed
at home as advised by health authorities.
d. Contact the families of individuals from the same class as the person who showed
symptoms of COVID-19 and inform them of the protocols that must be observed, as well as the
possible shift to distance learning modality.
e. Contact families from other classes from the set of classes in the same week as the person
who showed symptoms of COVID-19, as well as those from the set of classes in the other week
to inform them of the current school situation.
Specific Scenarios
The scenarios specify those that may affect the school setting. Recognizing the shared
responsibility of each stakeholder in preventing the transmission of the virus, the actions that
must be undertaken by the school to coordinate with each stakeholder are listed in each
scenario.
A household member of a learner or school personnel shows symptoms of COVID-

Scenario 1 19 but has not been tested. The learner or personnel is not showing symptoms of
COVID-19.
A household member of a learner or school personnel is a confirmed case of

Scenario 2
COVID-19. The learner or personnel is not showing symptoms of COVID-19.
A learner or school personnel is identified to be in close contact with a confirmed

Scenario 3 case of COVID-19 outside of their household. The learner or personnel is not
showing symptoms of COVID-19.
A learner or school personnel shows symptoms of COVID-19 but is not known to be

Scenario 4
in close contact with a confirmed case.
A learner or school personnel shows symptoms of COVID-19 and is in close contact

Scenario 5
with a confirmed case.
A learner or school personnel who has symptoms tests negative for COVID-19 and
Scenario 6
is not known to be in close contact with a confirmed case.
A learner or school personnel who has symptoms tests negative for COVID-19 but
Scenario 7
is known to be in close contact with a confirmed case.
Scenario 8 A learner or school personnel tests positive for COVID-19.
There are confirmed cases of COVID-19 outside the school. There are no known
Scenario 9 close contacts in the school. A granular lockdown in the barangay was announced
by the LGU.
There is a high resurgence of COVID-19 in an adjacent barangay. The affected

Scenario 10 barangay is known to be frequented by members of the barangay where the school
is located.
There is a resurgence of COVID-19 in multiple barangays in the municipality where

the school is located, and there is a change in the risk classification of the
Scenario 11 municipality. The barangay where the school is located is not adjacent to the
barangays with COVID-19 resurgence. There are no known cases in the specific
barangay of the school.
Scenario 1. A household member of a learner or school personnel shows symptoms of

COVID-19 but has not beeh tested. The learner or personnel is not showing symptoms of
COVID-19.
Involved Stakeholder Required Action
Prior to the implementation of face-to-face classes, parents/guardians

of learners, as well as school personnel, shall be oriented to
immediately inform the school if any of their household members
experience COVID-19 symptoms. They shall then be responsible for
Household member informing their household members regarding the protocol.
showing symptoms
If a household member of a learner/personnel showing symptoms of
COVID-19 informs the school regarding their condition and has not yet
been tested, the school may advise him/her to seek assistance from
BHERT.
Since the learner of personnel may be considered a close contact, the

school shall advise the learner or the concerned personnel to
remain/return home and to self-monitor at home until the results of
the available COVID-19 test have been released.
If the identified close contact is a learner, provide appropriate support

Learner or personnel in
for a temporary shift to distance learning modality while waiting for the
the same household
COVID-19 test result.
If the identified close contact is a teacher, identify the substitute

teacher who will temporarily conduct distance learning among the
learners that the teacher is handling, while waiting for the COVID-19
test result.
Learners or personnel Provided that there is no confirmed case or close contact in the school,
in the same class and the school shall still allow other learners and personnel to attend face-
week as the exposed to-face classes.
If the identified close contact is a teacher, only the class that the
teacher is handling will be temporarily shifted back to distance learning
person
until the teacher is allowed to return to school. The school shall inform
parents/guardians of learners in the class regarding the situation and
the temporary shift in learning modality.
If the close contact in the school is a learner, the school shall engage
other household members regarding the home-school arrangement,
including the time of pick-up of the learner (if in school at the time the
Other household information was communicated).
members
Note: They shall be informed by the LGU to self-monitor at home until
the results of the available COVID-19 test have been released. The
school is not required to give advice to other household members.
If the household
member tests positive
and the exposed
learner or personnel
does not show
symptoms, refer to
Scenario 2.
If the household
member tests negative
and the exposed
learners or personnel
shows symptoms, refer
to Scenario 4.
If the household
member tests positive
and the exposed
learner or personnel
shows symptoms, refer
to Scenario 5.
Scenario 2. A household member of a learner or school personnel is a confirmed case of

COVID-19, The ieamer or personnel is not showing symptoms of COVID-19.
Household member Prior to the implementation of face-to-face classes, parents/guardians

of learners, as well as school personnel, shall be oriented to

immediately inform the school if any of their household members
showing symptoms
experience COVID-19 symptoms. They shall then be responsible for
informing their household members regarding the protocol.
Collect the necessary information regarding close contact.
Record the actions the school has undertaken (for reference to the
contact tracing team of the LGU).
Advise the learner or personnel to return/remain at home.
Advise the asymptomatic close contact of the suspect, probable, or

confirmed cases to immediately quarantine and complete it for 14 days,
regardless if testing has not been done, or resulted negative.
Exposed learner or
Ensure that the learner or personnel has completed the fourteen (14)-
personnel
day quarantine, regardless of negative test result and vaccination
status, before allowing him/her to return to school.

for a shift to distance learning modality for fourteen (14) days. This may
include psychosocial support if needed.

teacher who will conduct distance learning among the learners that the
teacher is handling. The school may provide psychosocial support to
the affected teacher if needed.
Since there is a close contact but no confirmed case in the school, the
school shall allow them to attend face-to-face classes after a 24-hour
lockdown for disinfection of the school premises.
Learners or personnel
teacher is handling will be shifted back to distance learning until the
in the same class and
teacher completes the quarantine period. The school shall inform
week as the exposed
person
the shift in learning modality for fourteen (14) weeks.
If necessary, the school shall provide psychosocial support to the

learners who were shifted back to distance learning or to any other
school member whose mental health was affected by the situation.
Other household other household members regarding the home-school arrangement,
members including the time of pick-up of the learner (if in school at the time the
information was communicated).
Note: They shall be informed by the LGU to complete the fourteen (14)-
status, before being allowed to return to school or workplace. The
school is not required to give advice to other household members.
If the exposed learner

or personnel shows
symptoms during
quarantine and has not
been tested, refer to
Scenario 5.
Scenario 3. A learner or school personnel is identified to be a close contact of confirmed

case of COVID-19 outside of their household. The learner or personnel is not showing
symptoms of COVID-19.
Collect the necessary information regarding close contact.
Record the actions the school has undertaken (for reference to the
contact tracing team of the LGU).
Advise the learner or personnel to return/remain at home.

confirmed cases to immediately quarantine and complete it for fourteen
(14) days, regardless if testing has not been done, or resulted negative.
Exposed learner or
personnel
status, before allowing him/her to return to school.

for a shift to distance learning modality for fourteen (14) days. This may
include psychosocial support if needed.

teacher who will conduct distance learning among the learners that the
teacher is handling. The school may provide psychosocial support to
the affected teacher if needed.
Learners or personnel Since there is a close contact but no confirmed case in the school, the
in the same class and school shall allow them to attend face-to-face classes after a 24-hour
lockdown for disinfection of the school premises.
teacher is handling will be shifted back to distance learning until the
teacher completes the quarantine period. The school shall inform
week as the exposed
person
the shift in learning modality for two (2) weeks.
If necessary, the school shall provide psychosocial support to the

learners who were shifted back to distance learning or to any other
school member whose mental health was affected by the situation.
other household members regarding the home-school arrangement,
including the time of pick-up of the learner (if in school at the time the
information was communicated).
Note: The LGU shall inform them if they are also identified as close
Household members contacts. If not a close contact, they may continue attending school or
going to their workplace without a need for quarantine. If they are also
identified as close contact, they shall be informed by the LGU to
complete the fourteen (14)-day quarantine, regardless of negative test
result and vaccination status, before being allowed to return to school
or workplace. The school is not required to give advice to other
household members.
If the exposed learner

or personnel shows
symptoms during
quarantine and has not
been tested, refer to
scenario 5.
Scenario 4. A learner or school personnel shows symptoms of COVID-19 but is not

known to be a close contact with a confirmed case.
Person showing If the person showing symptoms Is In school:

symptoms
Assist the learner or personnel to the designated isolation room in the
school.
Following precautionary measures, provide the necessary emergency

care.
Collect the necessary information regarding the person showing

symptoms, as well as his/her close contacts in school.
If the person showing symptoms is at home:
Advise the learner or person to remain at home.

If a learner is showing symptoms, provide appropriate support for a

transition to a distance learning modality to ensure continuity of
learning until he/she is cleared to return to school. This may include
psychosocial support if needed.
If a teacher is showing symptoms, identify the substitute teacher who

will conduct distance learning among the learners that the teacher is
handling, until the affected teacher is cleared to return to school. The
school may provide psychosocial support to the affected teacher if
needed.
Ensure that the learner or personnel strictly follows the advice of local
health authorities, especially on the required number of days of
isolation.
For asymptomatic: Ten (10)-day isolation has passed from the first viral
diagnostic test and remained asymptomatic throughout their infection.
For mild to moderate COVID-19 confirmed cases: Ten (10)-day isolation

has passed from the onset of the first symptom, respiratory symptoms
have improved (cough, shortness of breath), AND have been afebrile for
at least 24 hours without the use of antipyretic medications.
For severe and critical COVID-19 confirmed cases: Twenty-one (21)-day

isolation has passed from the onset of the first symptom, respiratory
symptoms have improved (cough, shortness of breath), AND have been
afebrile for at least 24 hours without the use of antipyretic medications.
For immunocompromised, do RT-PCR testing on the 10th day. If RT-PCR

test results turn out positive, refer to Infectious Disease Specialist. If RT-
PCR test results turn out negative, discharge from isolation.
Medical certification or repeat testing is not necessary for the safe return
to the school of immunocompetent individuals, provided that a licensed
medical doctor certifies or clears the patient. He/she shall be advised to
isolate at home or in an isolation facility until the COVID-19 test results
have been released.
Local health authority Coordinate with local health authorities for evaluation of the person
showing symptoms, contact tracing activities, and referral to a health
facility, if the need arises.

confirmed cases to immediately quarantine and complete it for 14 days,
Since the teacher will be considered a close contact if a learner in

his/her class shows symptoms, identify the substitute teacher who will
conduct distance learning among the learners that the teacher is
handling for fourteen (14) days. The school may provide psychosocial
Exposed learners or
support to the affected teacher if needed.
personnel (from the
same class as the
Inform parents/guardians of learners in the class regarding the
person showing
situation and the shift in learning modality for two (2) weeks.
symptoms)
For learners, provide appropriate support for a shift to distance learning
modality for fourteen (14) days. This may include psychosocial support if
needed.
day quarantine, regardless of negative test result and vaccination status,
before allowing him/her to return to school.
If the person showing symptoms tests negative for COVID-19, the school
Other learners and shall allow other learners or personnel from the week to attend face-to-
personnel face classes without completing the required quarantine period provided
that school premises have been disinfected.
If the person showing symptoms in the school is a learner, the school

shall inform the household members regarding the condition of the
learner and the actions undertaken by the school (e.g. providing
emergency care, referring to the local health authority). The local health
authority shall be responsible for coordinating with the household
Household member of
member if the learner should be isolated at home or in an isolation
the person showing
facility.
symptoms
before being allowed to return to school or workplace. The school is not
required to give advice to other household members.
If the learner or
personnel showing
symptoms tests
negative for COVID-19
refer to Scenario 6.
If the learner or
personnel showing
symptoms tests
positive for COVID-19
Scenario 5. A learner or school personnel shows symptoms of COVID-19 and is a close

contact of a confirmed case.
Even if there is no confirmed case, the school shall still declare a

lockdown as a precautionary measure since the person showing
All Stakeholders symptoms is a close contact of a confirmed case. The school shall inform
all stakeholders regarding the situation and the decision to undergo a
lockdown.
Person showing If the person showing symptoms is in school:

symptoms
Assist the learner or personnel to the designated isolation room in the
school.
Following precautionary measures, provide the necessary emergency

care.

If the person showing symptoms is at home:
Advise the learner or personnel to remain at home.

If a learner is showing symptoms, provide appropriate support for a

transition to a distance learning modality to ensure continuity of
learning until he/she is cleared to return to school. This may include
psychosocial support if needed.
If a teacher is showing symptoms, identify the substitute teacher who

will conduct distance learning among the learners that the teacher is
handling, until the affected teacher is cleared to return to school. The
school may provide psychosocial support to the affected teacher if
needed.
Ensure that the learner or personnel strictly follows the advice of local
health authorities, especially on the required number of days of
isolation.



medical doctor certifies or clears the patient. He/she shall be advised to
isolate at home or in an isolation facility until the COVID-19 test results
have been released.
Coordinate with local health authorities for evaluation of the person

Local health authority showing symptoms, contact tracing activities, and referral to a health
facility, if the need arises.
All other learners and Closely monitor the condition of all learners and school personnel.
personnel (including
those from the other Advise the asymptomatic close contact of the suspect, probable, or
week) confirmed cases to immediately quarantine and complete it for 14 days,
Since the teacher will be considered a close contact if a learner in

his/her class shows symptoms, identify the substitute teacher who will
conduct distance learning among the learners that the teacher is
handling for fourteen (14) days. The school may provide psychosocial
support to the affected teacher if needed.
Inform parents/guardians of learners in the class regarding the

situation and the shift in learning modality for two (2) weeks.
For learners, provide appropriate support for a shift to distance learning

modality for fourteen (14) days. This may include psychosocial support if
needed.
before allowing him/her to return to school.
If the person showing symptoms in the school is a learner, the school

shall inform the household members regarding the condition of the
learner and the actions undertaken by the school (e.g. providing
emergency care, referring to the local health authority). The local health
authority shall be responsible for coordinating with the household
Household member of
member if the learner should be isolated at home or in an isolation
the person showing
facility.
symptoms
before being allowed to return to school or workplace. The school is not
required to give advice to other household members.
If the learner or
personnel showing
symptoms tests
negative for COVID-19
If the learner or
personnel showing
symptoms tests
Scenario 6. A learner or school personnel who has symptoms tests negative for COVID-
19 and is not known to Mite a close contact with a confirmed case.
Since there is no confirmed COVID-19 case, the school may announce

the resumption of face-to-face classes (if a school lockdown was
All Stakeholders previously announced). However, only those who are not in the same
class as the person showing symptoms may return to attending face-to-
face classes.
Person showing Continue providing the appropriate support and monitoring the
symptoms condition of the learner or personnel while he/she is completing the
required isolation period.
Advise the learner or personnel to complete the number of days in

isolation, as required by the local health authorities, as the result might
be false negative.



medical doctor certifies or clears the patient.
Coordinate with local health authorities on the provision of medical

Local Health Authority support and necessary protocol to be undertaken by affected learners
and personnel.
Exposed learners or Continue providing the appropriate support and monitoring their
personnel (from the condition while they are completing the required fourteen (14)-day
same class as the quarantine. Ensure that they complete the quarantine period, regardless
person showing of negative test results and vaccination status, before allowing them to
symptoms) return to school.
Other learners and If the person showing symptoms tests negative for COVID-19, other
personnel learners or personnel shall be allowed to attend face-to-face classes
without completing the required quarantine period provided that school
premises have been disinfected.
Continue providing the appropriate support and monitoring the

condition of learners and personnel prior to the resumption of face-to-
face classes.
Coordinate with parents/guardians and other school personnel

regarding the schedule of resumption of face-to-face classes
If the person showing

symptoms tests
during the 14-day
quarantine refer to
Scenario 8.
Scenario 7. A learner or school personnel who has symptoms tests negative for COVID-
19 but is known to be a close contact with a confirmed case.
Even if there is no confirmed case, the school shall still complete the
All Stakeholders fourteen (14)-day lockdown as a precautionary measure since the
person showing symptoms is in close contact with a confirmed case.
Person showing Continue providing the appropriate support and monitoring the
symptoms condition of the learner or personnel while he/she is completing the
Advise the learner or personnel to complete the number of days in

isolation, as required by the local health authorities, as the result might
be false negative.


For immunocompromised, do RT-PCR testing on the 10th day. If RT-

PCR test results turn out positive, refer to Infectious Disease Specialist.
If RT-PCR test results turn out negative, discharge from isolation.
Medical certification or repeat testing is not necessary for the safe

return to the school of immunocompetent individuals, provided that a

licensed medical doctor certifies or clears the patient.

Local Health Authority support and necessary protocol to be undertaken by affected learners
and personnel.
Continue providing the appropriate support and monitoring their

condition while they are completing the required fourteen (14)-day
quarantine. Ensure that they complete the quarantine period,
All other learners and regardless of negative test results and vaccination status, before
personnel (including allowing them to return to school.
those from the other
week) If other learners and personnel do not show symptoms of COVID-19
within the 14-day lockdown, coordinate with school personnel, as well
as the parent/guardian of learners on the schedule of resumption of
face-to-face classes.
If the person showing

symptoms tests
during the 14-day
quarantine refer to
Scenario 8.
Scenario 8. A learner or school personnel tests positive for COVID-19.
The school shall remain under lockdown until the required quarantine
All stakeholders period of all close contacts has been completed. The lockdown may be
extended if other learners show symptoms of COVID-19.
Person confirmed to Continue providing the appropriate support and monitoring the
have COVID-19 condition of the learner or personnel while they are completing the
Advise the person who is confirmed to have COVID-19 to complete the

number of days in isolation, as required by the local health authorities,
as the result might be a false negative.
For asymptomatic: Ten (10)-day isolation has passed from the first
viral diagnostic test and remained asymptomatic throughout their

infection.
For mild to moderate COVID-19 confirmed cases: Ten (10)-day

afebrile for at least 24 hours without the use of antipyretic
medications.
For severe and critical COVID-19 confirmed cases: Twenty-one (21)-

day isolation has passed from the onset of the first symptom,
respiratory symptoms have improved (cough, shortness of breath),
AND have been afebrile for at least 24 hours without the use of
antipyretic medications.
For immunocompromised, do RT-PCR testing on the 10th day. If RT-

PCR test results turn out positive, refer to Infectious Disease
Specialist. If RT-PCR test results turn out negative, discharge from
isolation.
Medical certification or repeat testing is not necessary for the safe

return to the school of immunocompetent individuals, provided that a
licensed medical doctor certifies or clears the patient.

support and necessary protocol to be undertaken by affected learners
and personnel.
Local Health Authority
Ensure that local health authorities have the correct contact details of
learners and personnel for contact tracing purposes.
Closely coordinate with the local government unit to provide a report

Local Government
which will serve as a guide if there is a need to declare a granular
Unit
lockdown in the barangay.
Continue providing the appropriate support and monitoring their

All other learners and
condition while they are completing the required fourteen (14)-day
personnel (including
quarantine. Ensure that they complete the quarantine period,
those from the other
regardless of negative test results and vaccination status, before
week)
allowing them to return to school.
If close contacts are not

showing symptoms of
COVID-19, refer to
Scenario 2.
If close contacts are

showing symptoms of
COVID-19, refer to
Scenario 5.
Scenario 9. There are confirmed cases of COVID-19 outside the school. There is no
known close contact in the school. A granular lockdown in the barangay was announced
by the LGU.
Involved
Required Action
Stakeholder
Closely coordinate with the local government unit to know if there will be a
need for a granular lockdown if there is an observed resurgence of COVID-
Local Government 19 cases in the barangay.
Unit (barangay)
Coordinate with the local government unit to ensure that learners and
personnel are at home during the scheduled lockdown.
Inform parents/guardians and personnel regarding the expected shift to

distance learning modality.
Learners and
personnel
Provide the necessary support to learners and personnel for the transition
to the distance learning modality.
Scenario 10. There is a high resurgence of COVID-19 in an adjacent barangay. There is

no known close contact in the school. The affected barangay is known to be frequented
by members of the barangay where the school is located.
Involved
Required Action
Stakeholder
Closely coordinate with the local government unit to know if there will be a
need for a granular lockdown if there is an observed resurgence of COVID-
Local Government 19 cases in adjacent barangays.
Unit (barangay)
Coordinate with the local government unit to ensure that learners and
personnel are at home during the scheduled lockdown.
School Inform parents/guardians and personnel regarding the expected shift to

distance learning modality.
Scenario 11. There is a resurgence of COVID-19 in multiple baranqays in the

municipality where the school is located, and there is a change in the risk classification
of the municipality. The barangav where the school is located is not adjacent to the
barangays with COVID-19 resurgence. There are no known cases in the specific barangay
of the school.
Involved
Required Action
Stakeholder
Although there are no known cases in the barangay where the school is
Local Government
located, the school must strictly follow the recommendation of authorities
Unit (municipal or
to temporarily shift to a distance learning modality. This is to avoid the
provincial)
possible exposure of the community due to the high mobility of people.
If the lockdown was declared during school hours:
Ensure that health and safety protocols will still be observed in school.
Inform parents/guardians and personnel (through the appropriate

communication device) regarding the expected shift to distance learning
modality.
Engage the parents/guardians regarding the home-school arrangement,

including the time of pick-up of the learners.
Learner and
personnel Provide the necessary support to learners and personnel for the transition
If the lockdown was declared after school hours or during the weekend:
Inform parents/guardians and personnel (through the appropriate

communication device) regarding the expected shift to distance learning
modality.
Strategies to Transition back to Face-to-Face Learning Modality

During a school lockdown, it is important to continue engaging learners in meaningful

activities to ensure the continuity of learning. However, some learners or school personnel may
need additional support in transitioning back to distance learning and managing their
emotions after learning about the situation in the school or in the community. During this
period, the support from the family and other school personnel shall play a critical role in
adapting to the change in environment and coping with the resurgence of COVID-19 cases.
1. The school local hotline/help desk shall remain open for parents/guardians in
need of assistance in the distance learning of their child/ren. Teachers may
utilize this platform to encourage parents/ guardians in their role as learning
facilitators at home and to provide additional support to learners in their
independent study.
2. The school shall establish a cleaning and maintenance routine to ensure that all
school facilities are organized and functional until the resumption of face-to-face
classes.
3. The school may perform critical administrative tasks on-site provided that they
are given permission by the LGU.
4. The school shall provide the required personal protective equipment to non-
teaching personnel who shall weekly conduct the cleaning and maintenance
routine of the school, and those who will need to perform administrative duties
whenever necessary. The school shall ensure that they will be properly
compensated for physically reporting to school during the school lockdown.
5. The guidance office shall remain operational to ensure that psychosocial support
and services shall be made available for all the members of the school
community. In the absence of a guidance office, affected learners and school
personnel shall be provided with Psychological First Aid (PFA) by trained teaching
ang nonteaching personnel in schools. They shall also be assisted for referral to
the counselling services provided by the Schools Division Office, if further
interventions are needed.
6. The school shall provide the appropriate support needed by the non-teaching
personnel while they are unable to physically report to school on a daily basis.
7. After tlU school lockdown, the school shall seek the consent of
parents/guardians through a written form for the participation of their child/ren
in the resumption of face-to-face classes.
8. For th© first five school days, the first hour shall be devoted to
discussion/facilitation of modules related to mental: health, facilitated by their
respective classroom advisers or designated teachers.

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a. Maintaining safety and health protocols, and order in the classrooms

Contact authorities, other school personnel and families

A household member of a learner or school personnel shows symptoms of COVID-

A household member of a learner or school personnel is a confirmed case of

A learner or school personnel is identified to be in close contact with a confirmed

A learner or school personnel shows symptoms of COVID-19 but is not known to be

A learner or school personnel shows symptoms of COVID-19 and is in close contact

Scenario 8 A learner or school personnel tests positive for COVID-19.

There is a high resurgence of COVID-19 in an adjacent barangay. The affected

There is a resurgence of COVID-19 in multiple barangays in the municipality where

Scenario 1. A household member of a learner or school personnel shows symptoms of

Involved Stakeholder Required Action

Prior to the implementation of face-to-face classes, parents/guardians

Since the learner of personnel may be considered a close contact, the

If the identified close contact is a learner, provide appropriate support

If the identified close contact is a teacher, identify the substitute

Scenario 2. A household member of a learner or school personnel is a confirmed case of

Involved Stakeholder Required Action

Household member Prior to the implementation of face-to-face classes, parents/guardians

of learners, as well as school personnel, shall be oriented to

Collect the necessary information regarding close contact.

Advise the learner or personnel to return/remain at home.

Advise the asymptomatic close contact of the suspect, probable, or

If the identified close contact is a learner, provide appropriate support

If the identified close contact is a teacher, identify the substitute

If necessary, the school shall provide psychosocial support to the

If the exposed learner

Scenario 3. A learner or school personnel is identified to be a close contact of confirmed

Involved Stakeholder Required Action

Collect the necessary information regarding close contact.

Advise the learner or personnel to return/remain at home.

Advise the asymptomatic close contact of the suspect, probable, or

If the identified close contact is a learner, provide appropriate support

If the identified close contact is a teacher, identify the substitute

lockdown for disinfection of the school premises.

If necessary, the school shall provide psychosocial support to the

If the exposed learner

Scenario 4. A learner or school personnel shows symptoms of COVID-19 but is not

Involved Stakeholder Required Action

Person showing If the person showing symptoms Is In school:

Following precautionary measures, provide the necessary emergency

Collect the necessary information regarding the person showing

symptoms, as well as his/her close contacts in school.

If the person showing symptoms is at home:

Advise the learner or person to remain at home.

Collect the necessary information regarding the person showing

If a learner is showing symptoms, provide appropriate support for a

If a teacher is showing symptoms, identify the substitute teacher who

For mild to moderate COVID-19 confirmed cases: Ten (10)-day isolation

For severe and critical COVID-19 confirmed cases: Twenty-one (21)-day

For immunocompromised, do RT-PCR testing on the 10th day. If RT-PCR

facility, if the need arises.

Advise the asymptomatic close contact of the suspect, probable, or

Since the teacher will be considered a close contact if a learner in

If the person showing symptoms in the school is a learner, the school

Scenario 5. A learner or school personnel shows symptoms of COVID-19 and is a close

Involved Stakeholder Required Action

Even if there is no confirmed case, the school shall still declare a