Limited information is available to characterize the spectrum of clinical illness, transmission efficiency, and the duration of viral shedding for persons with COVID-19. This guidance is based on available information about COVID-19 and subject to change as additional information becomes available.

REPORTING:  

• Per the club protocol, as a reminder players who have a fever or are ill should not attend any in-person session.
• If a player has a known exposure* to a person who has been tested positive for COVID-19 or a known exposure to a person who has been otherwise diagnosed with COVID-19: 
  • the parent/guardian is required to email ReturnToPlay@arlingtonsoccer.com within 24 hours of identification
  • player should self-isolate until the RTP committee releases and the player should not attend in-person sessions.  (See below for Return to Play after Illness/Exposure details)

• If another institution (academic, athletic, etc) has identified and restricted participation in their activities, Arlington Soccer respects that identification, and, at a minimum, will mirror those restrictions.

  • the parent/guardian is required to email ReturnToPlay@arlingtonsoccer.com within 24 hours of identification,
  • player should self-isolate until cleared by the RTP committee, and the player should not attend in-person sessions.  (See below for Return to Play after  Illness/Exposure details)
• If a player has symptoms consistent with COVID-19 or has been diagnosed with COVID-19 (by a health professional or through a positive test): 
  • the parent/guardian is required to email ReturnToPlay@arlingtonsoccer.com within 24 hours of identification,
  • player should self-isolate until cleared by the RTP committee, and the player should not attend in-person sessions. (See below for Return to Play after Illness/Exposure details)

COMMUNICATION:  If a player has been diagnosed with COVID-19 (by a health professional or through a positive test), has attended a team in-person session, and has notified the club as directed, the club will notify the entire team of the exposure while protecting the confidentiality of the individual's identity.

EXPOSURE and INFECTION GUIDELINES:  

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has adopted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations to shorten isolation and quarantine periods for the public.

 If You Test Positive (Isolate)
Everyone, regardless of vaccination status, should:

• Stay home (isolate) for 5 days after you test positive.
• Wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth when around others for 10 days.
• If you have no symptoms OR your symptoms are improving after 5 days with no fever, you can leave your home while wearing a mask around others.
• Continue to isolate after day 5 if symptoms do not improve. Seek medical care for any new or worsening symptoms.

The highest risk of spreading COVID-19 is during the first 5 days, but spread is still possible for up to 10 days after infection. People may choose to isolate for the full 10 days after testing positive for COVID-19.

If You are Exposed to COVID-19 (Quarantine)

Stay home (quarantine) for 5 days. (accommodations mat be made for fully vaccinated individuals - please contact ReturnToPlay@arlingtonsoccer.com to review your case).
Wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth when around others for 10 days.
Test on Day 5, if possible.
If you develop symptoms, get tested and stay home.