LSCO's Summarized COVID Process

For complete details see COVID-19 Guidelines


  • Self-quarantine following LSCO guidelines for 5 days after onset of symptoms
  • Get tested for COVID-19
  • List staff and students in close contact with you from two days prior to onset of symptoms
  • Email list to LSCO's COVID Coordinator, Patty Collins at patty.collins@lsco.edu
  • If positive test, continue self-quarantine for 5 days after onset of symptoms.
  • Strongly encouraged to wear a well-fitted mask for 5 days following self-quarantine.
  • Employees and students must submit the Request to Return to Campus form and receive release prior to returning to campus
  • Return to campus - significant improvement of symptoms, and fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications
  • Self-quarantine following LSCO guidelines for 5 days after onset of symptoms or from positive test
  • List staff and students in close contact with you from two days prior to onset of symptoms or positive test
  • Email list to LSCO's COVID Coordinator, Patty Collins at patty.collins@lsco.edu (if students are listed)
  • Employees and students must submit the Request to Return to Campus form and receive release prior to returning to campus
  • Return to campus - significant improvement of symptoms, and fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications
  • Self-quarantine following LSCO guidelines for 5 days after date of exposure
  • Monitor for symptoms for 10 days after exposure
  • Get tested for COVID-19 if symptoms occur
  • If positive test, continue self-quarantine for 5 days after exposure.
  • Employees and students must submit the Request to Return to Campus form and receive release prior to returning to campus
  • Return to campus - significant improvement of symptoms, and fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications

Individuals who are up to date on their vaccinations as defined by CDC but were exposed to an individual with COVID should follow these self-monitoring guidelines and use the daily self-assessment tools provided on the website:

  • Take temperature with a thermometer two times a day and monitor for fever.
  • Watch for symptoms associated with COVID-19.
  • Avoid crowded places (such as shopping centers and movie theaters) and limit activities in public.
  • Keep distance from others, preferably 6 feet or more.
  • If symptoms develop, get tested for COVID.