APS is accepting PCR or rapid tests (no at-home tests) for students with Covid-Like-Illness to return to school.
COVID-like-illness is any illness with the following symptoms and the student must be tested to return to in-person learning and activities (From the APS website Health Screening – Arlington Public Schools (apsva.us)):
Unvaccinated students who have been exposed to COVID must quarantine for 5 days following exposure and can return on day 6 – as long as they can wear a well-fitting mask and are monitored for symptoms. There is no required documentation or negative test required to return.
Please note: the day of exposure is considered day “zero”. I.e. if a student is exposed on January 1, he/she can return to school on January 7.