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IMPORTANT UPDATE: PLEASE READ
The Barren River District Health Department will be following The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO), Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE), National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), Big Cities Health Coalition (BCHC), and Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) recommendations and transitioning away from universal case investigation at this point in the COVID-19 pandemic. Please use the Isolation and Quarantine Calculator Tools below to determine the length of isolation and quarantine following testing positive or being identified as a close contact of a positive case.
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COVID-19 In The Workplace Updated 01/03/2022
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COVID-19 Resources in Multiple Languages
If you've been exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19:
Have you been exposed to or tested positive for COVID-19? Updated 01/20/2022
Have you been exposed to or tested positive for COVID-19? - Spanish Updated 1/03/2022
Exposed Guidance - Fully Vaccinated One Pager Updated 01/20/2022
Exposed Guidance - Not Fully Vaccinated One Pager Updated 01/03/2022
Exposed Guidance - Fully Vaccinated - Spanish One Pager Updated 01/03/2022
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COVID-19 Guidance for International Travel Updated 01/03/2022
COVID-19 vaccine guidelines:
COVID-19 Vaccine Event Playbook for Community Partners Updated 12/9/2021
Booster and Additional Dose Flow Chart Updated 01/01/2022
COVID-19 Vaccinated Decision Tree Updated 01/10/2022
Vaccinated Outside The US Decision Tree Updated 11/22/2021
Benefits of Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine
FAQ 3rd Dose of mRNA Vaccines Updated 11/30/2021
Pregnancy and COVID-19 Vaccines Updated 10/07/2021
COVID-19 Vaccinations and Pregnancy
Declination of Mandatory Epidemic Related Vaccine Updated 9/13/2021
COVID-19 Vaccines for Moderately to Severely Immunocompromised People | CDC
School/early childcare guidance:
COVID-19 in Schools One Pager Updated 01/10/2022
COVID-19 in Schools Flowchart One Pager Updated 01/10/2022
Guidance for K-12 School Operations for In-Person Learning Updated 01/10/2022
Guidance for “Test to Stay” Modified Quarantine for K-12 Schools Updated 01/10/2022
Guidance for Operations in Early Care and Education and Child Care Programs Updated 01/10/2022
CDC Checklist: Planning for In-Person Classes
Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) COVID-19 Updates
Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA)
K-12 School COVID Testing Program- A Resource for School Administrators
Parents and Caregivers - What Is Your School Doing to Protect Your Child from COVID-19? | CDC
Healthy at work guidance:
Recommended Minimum Guidance Updated July 29, 2021
Long-term care guidance:
Long-Term Care COVID-19 Resources
FAQ for 3rd Dose of MRNA Vaccine for Immunocompromised Individuals for Long-Term Care Facilities Updated 8/18/2021
Healthcare provider guidance:
Revised Reporting Reg. 902 KAR 2:020 Updated 01/13/2022
KY Monoclonal Antibody Guidance
Letter Re: COVID-19 Booster Updated 8/18/2021
Healthcare Directive Updated 8/18/2021
Healthy at Work - Supplemental Guidance for Healthcare Facilities Updated 7/1/2021
Blanket Test Order Updated 7/8/2021
Lab Services Form To be completed by labs offering COVID-19 services.
CDC | Strategies to Mitigate Healthcare Personnel Staffing Shortages
CDC | Interim Guidance for Antigen Testing for SARS-CoV-2
CDC | Return to Work Criteria for Healthcare Personnel with SARS-CoV-2 Infection (Interim Guidance)