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Quezon Science High School (QSHS) Contingency Plan Manual for COVID-19 Resurgences

Purpose of the Manual

This manual shall serve as a guide for Quezon Science High School in crafting and activating the
contingency plan to minimize the impact of a COVID-19 resurgence to the school community. This
shall ensure continuity of learning in the event that a member of the QSHS community becomes a
close contact, suspect, probable, or confirmed COVID-19 case or if a school lockdown is needed due
to a resurgence of COVID-19 cases within or outside the school. The manual contains case scenarios
that may affect QSHS operations, and the necessary response of each stakeholder to Prevent,
Detect, Isolate, and Treat COVID-19. It also contains strategies to reintegrate QSHS operations to
ensure the safe resumption to face-to-face classes. The response and strategies in this manual are
the minimum requirements for the QSHS but may be enhanced to be culturally and geographically
responsive to the needs of the community.

It is recommended to review and update the contingency plan regularly, and as need arises,
according to the most recent risks associated with COVID-19 and the latest guidelines from the
Department of Health (DOH).
Note: All the contents of the manual were designed to respond to the complex and rapidly changing COVID-19 situation at
the school setting. However, this may be used as a basis to craft contingency plan to respond to health-related crises, if in
case a similar scenario occurs in the future.

General Guidelines for Initial Response

In the event that an individual in the QSHS 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.

1. Coordinate Tasks

Other members of the QSHS community may feel worried and become uneasy if any situation
related to COVID-19 arises in the school. As a means of preparation, the QSHS head must clearly
identify the role of each teaching and non-teaching personnel, and provide 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/guardian on the home-school arrangement, including the designated
time of pick-up of their children, if a need arises
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d. Preparing the needed resources (e.g. alcohol, face mask, face shield, etc.) to prevent the
transmission of COVID-19

2. Collect Information

To assist health authorities and the local government unit in contact tracing, the immediate
responding health personnel or 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, 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, home address of individual (if at home during the time
of 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

3. 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 QSHS community in the necessary actions in case there will be a need to transition
to 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 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 QSHS, 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
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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 QSHS situation.

Specific Scenarios

The scenarios specify those that may affect the QSHS setting. Recognizing the shared responsibility
of each stakeholder in preventing the transmission of the virus, the actions that must be undertaken
by the QSHS to coordinate with each stakeholder are listed in each scenario.

Scenario 1 A household member of a learner or QSHS personnel shows symptoms of COVID-

19 but has not been tested. The learner or personnel is not showing symptoms of
COVID-19.
Scenario 2 A household member of a learner or QSHS personnel is a confirmed case of
COVID-19. The learner or personnel is not showing symptoms of COVID-19.
Scenario 3 A learner or QSHS 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.
Scenario 4 A learner or QSHS personnel shows symptoms of COVID-19 but is not known to be
a close contact with a confirmed case.
Scenario 5 A learner or QSHS personnel shows symptoms of COVID-19 and is a close contact
of a confirmed case.
Scenario 6 A learner or QSHS personnel who has symptoms tests negative for COVID-19 and
is not known to be in close contact with a confirmed case.
Scenario 7 A learner or QSHS personnel who has symptoms tests negative for COVID-19 but is
known to be in close contact with a confirmed case.
Scenario 8 A learner or QSHS personnel tests positive for COVID-19.
Scenario 9 There are confirmed cases of COVID-19 outside the QSHS. There are no known
close contacts in the QSHS. A granular lockdown in the barangay was announced
by the LGU.
Scenario 10 There is a high resurgence of COVID-19 in an adjacent barangay. The affected
barangay is known to be frequented by members of the barangay where the QSHS
is located.
Scenario 11 There is a resurgence of COVID-19 in multiple barangays in the municipality where
the QSHS is located, and there is a change in the risk classification of the
municipality. The barangay where is the QSHS is located is not adjacent to the
barangays with COVID-19 resurgence. There are no known cases in the specific

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barangay of the QSHS.

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

COVID-19 but has not been tested. The learner or personnel is not showing symptoms of
COVID-19.

Involved Stakeholder Required Action

Household member  Prior to the implementation of face-to-face classes,
showing symptoms parents/guardians of learners, as well as QSHS
personnel, shall be oriented to immediately inform the
school if any of their household members experience
COVID-19 symptoms. They shall then be responsible of
informing their household members regarding the
protocol.
 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 QSHS may advise him/her to sock assistance from
BHERT.
Learner or personnel in  Since the learner of personnel may be considered a
the same household close contact, the QSHS 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 has been released.
 If the identified close contact is a learner, provide
appropriate support for a temporary shift to distance
learning modality while waiting for the 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 in  Provided that there is no confirmed case or close
the same class and week contact in the QSHS, the QSHS shall still allow other

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as the exposed person learners and personnel to attend face-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 until the teacher is
allowed to return to school. The QSHS shall inform
parents/guardians of learners in the class regarding
the situation and the temporary shift in learning
modality.
Other household  If the close contact in the QSHS is a learner, the QSHS
members 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
information was communicated).
 Note: They shall be informed by the LGU to self-
monitor at home until the results of the available
COVID-19 test has been released. The QSHS 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 QSHS personnel is a confirmed case of

COVID-19. The learner or personnel is not showing symptoms of COVID-19.

Involved Stakeholder Required Action

Household member  Prior to the implementation of face-to-face classes,
showing symptoms parents/guardians of learners, as well as QSHS
personnel, shall be oriented to immediately inform the
QSHS if any of their household members experience
COVID-19 symptoms. They shall then be responsible of
informing their household members regarding the
protocol.
Exposed learner or  Collect the necessary information regarding the close

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personnel contact.
 Record the actions the QSHS has undertaken (for
reference of 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 7 days, regardless if
testing has not been done, or resulted negative.
 Ensure that the learner or personnel has completed
the seven (7)-day quarantine, regardless of negative
test result and vaccination status, before allowing
him/her to return to QSHS.
 If the identified close contact is a learner, provide
appropriate support for a shift to distance learning
modality for seven (7) days. This may include
psychosocial support, if needed.
 If the identified close contact is a teacher, identify the
substitute teacher who will conduct distance learning
among the learners that the teacher is handling. The
QSHS may provide psychosocial support to the
affected teacher, if needed.
Learners or personnel in  Since there is a close contact but no confirmed case in
the same class and week the QSHS, the QSHS shall allow them to attend face-to-
as the exposed person face classes after a 24-hour lockdown for disinfection
of the QSHS premises.
 If the identified close contact is a teacher, only the
class that the teacher is handling will be shifted back to
distance learning until the teacher is completes the
quarantine period. The QSHS shall inform
parents/guardians of learners in the class regarding
the situation and the shift in learning modality for one
(1) week.
 If necessary, the QSHS shall provide psychosocial
support to the learners who were shifted back to
distance learning or to any other QSHS member whose

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mental health was affected by the situation.

Other household  If the close contact in the QSHS is a learner, the QSHS
members shall engage other household members regarding the
home-school arrangement, including the time of pick-
up of the learner (if in QSHS at the time the
information was communicated).
 Note: They shall be informed by the LGU to complete
the seven (7)-day quarantine, regardless of negative
test result and vaccination status, before allowed to
return to QSHS or workplace. The QHS 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 QSHS 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.

Involved Stakeholder Required Action

Exposed learner or personnel  Collect the necessary information
regarding the close contact.
 Record the actions the QSHS has
undertaken (for reference of 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
seven (7) days, regardless if testing
has not been done, or resulted
negative.
 Ensure that the learner or personnel
has completed the seven (7)-day
quarantine, regardless of negative

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test result and vaccination status,

before allowing him/her to return to
QSHS.
 If the identified close contact is a
learner, provide appropriate
support for a shift to distance
learning modality for seven (7) day.
This may include psychosocial
support, if needed.
 If the identified close contact is a
teacher, identify the substitute
teacher who will conduct distance
learning among the learners that
the teacher is handling. The QSHS
may provide psychosocial support
to the affected teacher, if needed.
Learners or personnel in the same class and  Since there is a close contact but no
week as the exposed person confirmed case in the QSHS, the
QSHS shall allow them to attend
face-to-face classes after a 24-hour
lockdown for disinfection of the
QSHS premises.
 If the identified close contact is a
teacher, only the class that the
teacher is handling will be shifted
back to distance learning until the
teacher completes the quarantine
period. The QSHS shall inform
parents guardians of learners in the
class regarding the situation and the
shift in learning modality for one (1)
week.
 If necessary, the QSHS shall provide
psychosocial support to the learners
who were shifted back to distance
learning or to any other school

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member whose mental health was

affected by the situation.
Household members  If the close contact in the QSHS is a
learner, the QSHS 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 information was
communicated).
 Note: The LGU shall inform them if
they are also identified as close
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 seven (7)-day
quarantine, regardless of negative
test result and vaccination status,
before allowed to return to QSHS or
workplace. The QSHS 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 QSHS personnel shows symptoms of COVID-19 but is not known
to be a close contact with a confirmed case.

Involved Stakeholder Required Action

Person showing If the person showing symptoms is in QSHS:
symptoms  Assist the learner or personnel to the designated
isolation room in the QSHS.
 Following precautionary measures, provide the

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necessary emergency care.

 Collect the necessary information regarding the person
showing symptoms, as well as his/her close contacts in
QSHS.

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 symptoms, as well as his/her close contacts in
QSHS.
 If a learner is showing symptoms, provide appropriate
support for a transition to distance learning modality
to ensure continuity of learning, until he/she cleared
to return to QSHS. 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 QSHS. The
QSHS 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.
o For asymptomatic: Ten (10)-day isolation have
passed from the first viral diagnostic test and
remained asymptomatic throughout their
infection.
o For mild to moderate COVID-19 confirmed
cases: Ten (10)-day isolation have passed from
onset of the first symptom, respiratory
symptoms have improved (cough, shortness of
breath), AND have been afebrile for at least 24
hours without use of antipyretic medications.
o For severe and critical COVID-19 confirmed
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passed from 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.
o 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.
o Medical certification or repeat testing is not
necessary for the safe return to 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 has 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.
Exposed learners or  Advise the asymptomatic close contact of the suspect,
personnel (from the probable, or confirmed cases to immediately
same class as the person quarantine and complete it for 7 days, regardless if
showing symptoms) testing has not been done, or resulted negative.
 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
seven (7) days. The QSHS 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 one (1) week.
 For learners, provide appropriate support for a shift to
distance learning modality for seven (7) day. This may

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include psychosocial support, if needed.

 Ensure that the learner or personnel has completed
the seven (7)-day quarantine, regardless of negative
test result and vaccination status, before allowing
him/her to return to QSHS.
Other learners and  If the person showing symptoms tests negative for
personnel COVID-19, the QSHS shall allow other learners or
personnel from the week to attend face-to-face classes
without completing the required quarantine period
provided that school premises have been disinfected.
Household member of  If the person showing symptoms in the QSHS is a
the person showing learner, the QSHS shall inform the household members
symptoms regarding the condition of the learner and the actions
undertaken by the QSHS (e.g. providing emergency
care, referring to the local health authority). The local
health authority shall be responsible for coordinating
with the household member if the learner should be
isolated at home or in an isolation facility.
 Note: They shall be informed by the LGU to complete
the seven (7)-day quarantine, regardless of negative
test result and vaccination status, before allowed to
return to QSHS or workplace. The QSHS 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, refer to
Scenario 8.

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

contact of a confirmed case.

Involved Stakeholder Required Action

All Stakeholders  Even if there is no confirmed case, the QSHS shall still
declare a lockdown as a precautionary measure since
the person showing symptoms is a close contact of a
confirmed case. The QSHS shall inform all stakeholders

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regarding the situation and the decision to undergo a

lockdown.
Person showing If the person showing symptoms is in QSHS:
symptoms  Assist the learner or personnel to the designated
isolation room in the QSHS.
 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
QSHS.
If the person showing symptoms is at home:
 Advise the learner or personnel to remain at home.
 Collect the necessary information regarding the person
showing symptoms, as well as his/her close contacts in
QSHS.
 If a learner is showing symptoms, provide appropriate
support for a transition to distance learning modality
to ensure continuity of learning, until he/she cleared
to return to QSHS. 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.
o For asymptomatic: Ten (10)-day isolation have
passed from the first viral diagnostic test and
remained asymptomatic throughout their
infection.
o For mild to moderate COVID-19 confirmed
cases: Ten (10)-day isolation have passed from
onset of the first symptom, respiratory

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symptoms have improved (cough, shortness of

breath), AND have been afebrile for at least 24
hours without use of antipyretic medications.
o For severe and critical COVID-19 confirmed
cases: Twenty-one (21)-day isolation has
passed from 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.
o 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 tum out negative, discharge
from isolation.
o Medical certification or repeat testing is not
necessary for the safe return to QSHS 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 has 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.
All other learners and  Closely monitor the condition of all learners and QSHS
personnel (including personnel.
those from the other  Advise the asymptomatic close contact of the suspect,
week) probable, or confirmed cases to immediately
quarantine and complete it for 7 days, regardless if
testing has not been done, or resulted negative.
 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

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seven (7) days. The QSHS 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 one (1) week.
 For learners, provide appropriate support for a shift to
distance learning modality for seven (7) day. This may
include psychosocial support, if needed.
 Ensure that the learner or personnel has completed
the seven (7)-day quarantine, regardless of negative
test result and vaccination status, before allowing
him/her to return to school.
Household member of  If the person showing symptoms in the QSHS is a
the person showing learner, the QSHS shall inform the household members
symptoms regarding the condition of the learner and the actions
undertaken by the QSHS (e.g. providing emergency
care, referring to the local health authority). The local
health authority shall be responsible for coordinating
with the household member if the learner should be
isolated at home or in an isolation facility.
 Note: They shall be informed by the LGU to complete
the seven (7)-day quarantine, regardless of negative
test result and vaccination status, before allowed to
return to QSHS or workplace. The QSHS 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 7.
 If the learner or personnel showing symptoms tests positive for COVID-19, refer to
Scenario 8.

Scenario 6. A learner or QSHS personnel who has symptoms tests negative for COVID-19
and is not known to be a close contact with a confirmed case.

Involved Stakeholder Required Action

All Stakeholders  Since there is no confirmed COVID-
19 case, the QSHS may announce

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the resumption of face-to-face

classes (if a QSHS lockdown was
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 symptoms  Continue providing the appropriate
support and monitoring the
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.
o For asymptomatic: Ten (10)-
day isolation have passed
from the first viral diagnostic
test and remained
asymptomatic throughout
their infection.
o For mild to moderate
COVID-19 confirmed cases:
Ten (10)-day isolation have
passed from onset of the
first symptom, respiratory
symptoms have improved
(cough, shortness of breath),
AND have been afebrile for
at least 24 hours without use
of antipyretic medications.
o For severe and critical
COVID-19 confirmed cases:

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Twenty-one (21)-day
isolation has passed from
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.
o 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.
o Medical certification or
repeat testing is not
necessary for the safe return
to school of
immunocompetent
individuals, provided that a
licensed medical doctor
certifies or clears the
patient.
Local Health Authority  Coordinate with local health
authorities on the provision of
medical support and necessary
protocol to be undertaken by
affected learners and personnel.
Exposed learners or personnel (from the  Continue providing the appropriate
same class as the person showing support and monitoring their
symptoms) condition while they are completing
the required seven (7)-day
quarantine. Ensure that they

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complete the quarantine period,

regardless of negative test result
and vaccination status, before
allowing them to return to QSHS.
Other learners and personnel  If the person showing symptoms
tests negative for COVID-19, other
learners or personnel shall be
allowed to attend face-to-face
classes without completing the
required quarantine period
provided that QSHS 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 positive for COVID-19 during the 7-day
quarantine, refer to Scenario 8.

Scenario 7. A learner or QSHS personnel who has symptoms tests negative for COVID-19
but is known to be a close contact with a confirmed case.

Involved Stakeholder Required Action

All Stakeholders  Even if there is no confirmed case, the QSHS shall still
complete the seven (7)-day lockdown as a
precautionary measure since the person showing
symptoms is a close contact of a confirmed case.
Person showing  Continue providing the appropriate support and
symptoms monitoring the condition of the learner or personnel

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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.
o For asymptomatic: Ten (10)-day isolation have
passed from the first viral diagnostic test and
remained asymptomatic throughout their
infection.
o For mild to moderate COVID-19 confirmed
cases: Ten (10)-day isolation have passed from
onset of the first symptom, respiratory
symptoms have improved (cough, shortness of
breath), AND have been afebrile for at least 24
hours without use of antipyretic medications.
o For severe and critical COVID-19 confirmed
cases: Twenty-one (21)-day Isolation has
passed from 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.
o 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.
o Medical certification or repeat testing is not
necessary for the safe return to school of
immunocompetent individuals, provided that a
licensed medical doctor certifies or clears the
patient.
Local Health Authority o Coordinate with local health authorities on the
provision of medical support and necessary protocol to
be undertaken by affected learners and personnel.

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All other learners and  Continue providing the appropriate support and
personnel (including monitoring their condition while they are completing
those from the other the required seven (7)-day quarantine. Ensure that
week) they complete the quarantine period, regardless of
negative test result and vaccination status, before
allowing them to return to QSHS.
 If other learners and personnel do not show symptoms
of COVID-19 within the 7-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 positive for COVID-19 during the 7-day
quarantine, refer to Scenario 8.

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

Involved Stakeholder Required Action

All stakeholders The QSHS shall remain under lockdown
until the required quarantine period of all
close contacts has been completed. The
lockdown may be extended if other
learners show symptoms of COVID-19.
Person confirmed to have COVID-19  Continue providing the appropriate
support and monitoring the
condition of the learner or
personnel while they are 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.
o For asymptomatic: Ten (10)-
day isolation have passed
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asymptomatic throughout
their infection
o For mild to moderate
COVID-19 confirmed cases:
Ten (10)-day isolation have
passed from onset of the
first symptom, respiratory
symptoms have improved
(cough, shortness of breath),
AND have been afebrile for
at least 24 hours without use
of antipyretic medications.
o For severe and critical
COVID-19 confirmed cases:
Twenty-one (21)-day
isolation has passed from
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.
o 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.
o Medical certification or
repeat testing is not
necessary for the safe return
to school of
immunocompetent

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individuals, provided that a

licensed medical doctor
certifies or clears the
patient.
Local Health Authority  Coordinate with local health
authorities on the provision of
medical support and necessary
protocol to be undertaken by
affected learners and personnel
 Ensure that local health authorities
have the correct contact details of
learners and personnel for contact
tracing purposes.
Local Government Unit  Closely coordinate with the local
government unit to provide a report
which will serve as a guide if there is
a need to declare a granular
lockdown in the barangay.
All other learners and personnel (including  Continue providing the appropriate
those from the other week) support and monitoring their
condition while they are completing
the required seven (7)-day
quarantine. Ensure that they
complete the quarantine period,
regardless of negative test result
and vaccination status, before
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 QSHS. There is no in the
QSHS. A granular lockdown in the barangay was announced by the LGU.

Involved Stakeholder Required Action

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Local Government Unit  Closely coordinate with the local government unit to
(barangay) know if there will be a need for a granular lockdown
if there is an observed resurgence of COVID-19 cases
in the barangay.
 Coordinate with the local government unit to ensure
that learners and personnel are at home during the
scheduled lockdown.
Learners and personnel  Inform parents/guardians and personnel regarding
the expected shift to distance learning modality.
 Provide the necessary support to learners and
personnel for the transition to 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 QSHS. The affected barangay is known to be frequented by
members of the barangay where the QSHS is located.

Involved Stakeholder Required Action

Local Government Unit (barangay)  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-19 cases in
adjacent barangays.
 Coordinate with the local
government unit to ensure that
learners and personnel are at home
during the scheduled lockdown.
Learners and personnel  Inform parents/guardians and
personnel regarding the expected
shift to distance learning modality.
 Provide the necessary support to
learners and personnel for the
transition to distance learning
modality.

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Scenario 11. There is a resurgence of COVID-19 in multiple barangays in the municipality

where the QSHS is located, and there is a change in the risk classification of the
municipality. The barangay where the QSHS is located is not adjacent to the barangays
with COVID-19 resurgence. There are no known cases in the specific barangay of the
QSHS.

Involved Stakeholder Required Action

Local Government Unit  Although there are no known cases in the barangay
(municipal or provincial) where the QSHS is located, the QSHS must strictly
follow the recommendation of authorities to
temporarily shift to distance learning modality. This is
to avoid the possible exposure of the community due
to the high mobility of people.
Learners and personnel 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.
 Provide the necessary support to learners and
personnel for the transition to distance learning
modality,
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.
 Provide the necessary support to learners and
personnel for the transition to distance learning
modality,

Strategies to Transition back to Face-to-Face Learning Modality

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

activities to ensure the continuity of learning. However, some learners or QSHS personnel
may need additional support in transitioning back to distance learning and managing their
emotions after learning about the situation in the QSHS or in the community. During this
period, the support from the family and other QSHS personnel shall play a critical role in
adapting to the change in environment and coping with the resurgence of COVID-19 cases.
1. The QSHS 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 QSHS 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 QSHS may perform critical administrative tasks on-site provided that they are given
permission by the LGU.
4. The QSHS shall provide the required personal protective equipment to non-teaching
personnel who shall weekly conduct the cleaning and maintenance routine of the QSHS,
and those who will need to perform administrative duties whenever necessary. The
QSHS shall ensure that they will be properly compensated for physically reporting to
school during the QSHS 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 QSHS community. In the
absence of a guidance office, affected learners and QSHS personnel shall be provided
with Psychological First Aid (PFA) by trained teaching ang non-teaching 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 QSHS shall provide the appropriate support needed by the non-teaching personnel
while they are unable to physically report to QSHS on a daily basis.
7. After the QSHS lockdown, the QSHS shall seek the consent of parents/guardians through
a written form the participation of their child/ren in the resumption of face-to-face
classes.
8. For the 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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9. In case of critical measures, QSHS will coordinate with the Rural Health Underwriter
(RHU) of Brgy. Isabang, Tayabas City and Provincial Health Office to check the concerns
and diagnose students.

References:
Department of Education & Department of Health. Draft Operational Guidelines on the Pilot
Implementation of Face-To-Face Learning Modality, as of 21 September 2021
Department of Health (2020, November). Revised Omnibus Interim Guidelines on
Prevention, Detection, Isolation, Treatment, and Reintegration Strategies for COVID-19 (DOH
Memorandum 0512, s. 2020).
https://doh.gov.ph/sites/default/files/health-update/dm2020-0512.pdf

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