Hogwarts COVID-19 Policy

Hogwarts COVID-19 Policy is a Hogwarts Administrative Document stored within Information Alerts and Educational Decrees folder within the Headmistress' Tower at Hogwarts Castle.

Transcript
 Revised 2023-04-21

PREFACE

Whereas...

Hogwarts is committed to ensuring the health and safety of our students and staff during the COVID-19 Pandemic. In response to the (recent) US Supreme Court's ruling to end restrictions on enforcing mitigation measures to prevent the spread of the virus, we have drafted up a policy that will be made clear to all students and staff. For the most part, nothing will change, but we will be responding differently to outbreaks caused by SARS-nCoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19.

MASKING

We are aligning with the CDC's COVID-19 Community Levels by County. As we are located in Northern Maine, we will be following the Aroostook County's COVID-19 Community Threat Level that is released on a weekly basis by Thursdays at 8 PM ET. Depending on the threat level, the following measures will be implemented:


 * At LOW (Green), Masking will not be required at all times.
 * At MEDIUM (Yellow), Masks are only required on Campus-Owned Transportation
 * At RED (High), Masks are required indoors at all times, and outdoors when 2-meter (6 feet) social distancing cannot be maintained.
 * There is also a BLACK (Severe) Status, although not available through the CDC, is classified for severe outbreaks. At said threat level, social distancing is mandatory.

Students may choose to wear a mask at any time, provided that there are no requirements are active on a per-student or per-campus basis.

SOCIAL DISTANCING

Social Distancing is advised, but not required. However, during an outbreak, we may implement mandatory social distancing when feasible to do so, or under a BLACK Threat Level, provided we have a normal classroom size, if we are under an outbreak status. When enforced, students and staff are required to maintain 2 meters (6 feet) from others at all times for the duration of any outbreak relating to COVID-19.

Students may choose to social distance at any time, provided that there are no requirements are active on a per-student or per-campus basis.

EDIT FOR 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR ONLY: Provided that we are going hybrid learning to ease on staff availability due to ongoing issues with our administration, this year will be much easier to quickly enforce physical distancing measures.

SANITIZATION

We will be increasing the frequency of sanitizing our areas. Students and staff are responsible for sanitizing their areas in classrooms, labs, workstations, etc.

CLOSE CONTACT EXPOSURE (CCE) - STUDENTS

When a student is identified as a close contact to someone who tested positive for COVID-19, they are immediately tested in the Hospital Wing, and will be given a KN95 mask that they must wear for 10 calendar days, regardless of Community Threat Level. CCE Students are also required to maintain a minimum of 2 meters (6 feet) from others at all times, regardless of the outbreak status. Students are also not allowed to attend any off-campus trips if they are identified as close contacts. However, students are still permitted to participate in Driver's Ed related activities, as well as religious services, provided that all students participating agree to wear a mask, if in a group.

Students will be retested on Day 5, and again on Day 10 on a case-by-case basis.

On Day 0 (date of Notification), students will be moved to a single-use dorm to ensure social distancing for 15 days. Students are responsible for sanitizing, and performing ALL stewardship duties upon departure from the dorm. A Residential Advisor will inspect the room to ensure compliance and safety standards are adhered to. '''NOTE: Students returning to their regular dorm are exempt from the weekly, but mandatory linen exchange, provided they return within 2 days of the exchange occurring. Students departing MUST strip their bed.'''

Health Staff will be sending out a daily email listing the names and ID numbers of students who are on the list, also known as a Masking List. Any student on that list must comply with requirements outlined in this section.

CLOSE CONTACT EXPOSURE (CCE) - STAFF

Please refer to previous policy outlined for students. However, staff must get tested immediately following their shift upon notification, and must contact their supervisor for further information. Additionally, staff will not be required to work for 10 days if they are identified as close contacts.

NOTE: Under some circumstances, staff may NOT be permitted to work in-person, but this remains to be on a case-by-case basis.

ISOLATION

All Students and Staff who tested positive are required to isolate for 5 days, when they will be retested. If the test is still positive or if they remain symptomatic, they must retest every 48 hours, up until Day 10. Students and Staff released from isolation are required to follow their respective CCE Policy for 5 days, unless directed otherwise.

Parents of Minor Students are required under International Wizarding Law to be notified if their child tested positive for COVID-19. Failure to comply is a felony offence, and staff responsible will face possible termination.

REPORTING

Students are encouraged to notify Staff during the school day, or the RA or their Head of House after hours, if they are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms.

Staff are required to file a Significant Incident Report (SIR) if a student tested positive for COVID-19 pursuant to any laws pertaining to the safety of students in educational settings., and must be documented in the Hogwarts Information Database System (SYS).

If a student dies to COVID-19, staff must file a separate SIR under STUDENT FATALITIES, documenting the student's identity and cause of death, estimated time of death, as well as any complications the student may have faced.

Staff who tested positive for COVID-19 should reach out to their healthcare provider.

THREATS OF AN OUTBREAK - DIRECT THREATS

It is a violation of international law to use COVID-19 as a bioweapon, or threats thereof. Any student or staff who makes threats of COVID towards others will be held accountable, penalties will include a minimum of termination, and will result in criminal charges.

DISCIPLINARY MEASURES

Staff should deploy disciplinary action against students who fail to comply with the above requirements (if any).

CLARIFICATIONS

Termination can include in employment or expulsion to students.

REVISIONS

Third Revision: 2023-04-21

Second Revision: 2023-04-01

First Revision: 2022-12-18

Initial Issuance: 2022-08-25

EFFECTIVE DATE OF NOTICE

''Effective immediately until superseded or rescinded (2022-08-25). Any and all revisions subject to take effect immediately.''

Trivia

 * In the Video game adaptation, only the original version (as well as the first revision) would be viewable in-game legitimately.
 * There was a bug where you could "freecam" your way outside of where you are intended to be without any penalties against your character to view the latest revision. This was later patched as of 0.19.2 Hotfix #3.
 * However, the next update (0.20) allows the player to view the latest revision through legitimate means. It can be found on a bulletin the third floor outside of the break room, located on the West Wing or inside an unused lounge on the East Wing on the same floor.
 * It can also be found on the South Wing on the Second Floor, however, players cannot access that wing legitimately (other than mini-quests), even with the required gear, without using cheats (such as Freecam or Spectate hacks, both of which are disallowed).
 * The third floor of that building is locked behind a quest requirement (The Withered Rose - Part VIII), except for the East side, which can be unlocked earlier after completing Beneath the Waters.

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