LBDHHS: Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services
CDPH: California Department of Public Health
- CA Safe Schools for All Parent Page – State of California-run website. Provides parents with resources and information on COVID-19 safety
- Guidance for Local Health Jurisdiction on Isolation and Quarantine of the General Public – (Updated 8/29/2023)
- Get the Most Out of Masking: Tips & Resources – (Updated 5/19/2023)
- CDPH COVID-19 Data Dashboard
CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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COVID-19 and Travel – (Updated 8/22/2023)
More Information
If you have questions or concerns about the early childhood education or K-12 guidance and recommendations, please contct your program or school administrator. If you would like to report issues or have further questions you can contact the health department at covid19edu@longbeach.gov.
When to Report
Early childhood education (ECE) programs, K-12 schools, and institutions of higher education (IHE) are required to notify the Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services when they meet the reporting threshold of three or more child, student, or staff cases of COVID-19 in the same setting (age group, class, grade, room number, sports team, club, dorm, etc.) within a 7-day period.
Use the drop down menu below to see more information on current guidance and specific reporting requirements for ECE programs, K-12 schools, and IHE.
How to Report
The Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services utilizes the statewide COVID-19 reporting system, SPOT (Shared Portal for Outbreak Tracking).
SPOT allows Early Childhood Education (ECE) programs, K-12 schools, and Institutions of Higher Education (IHE) to send information to California’s secure public health data management system called CalCONNECT, where Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (LBDHHS) can efficiently review reports and determine if additional guidance is needed.
COVID-19 Reporting Toolkit
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| One Page SPOT Quick Guide |
For additional questions or assistance using SPOT please contact Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services at (562) 570-4302 or covid19edu@longbeach.gov.
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Early Childhood Education (ECE) Programs
Current Guidance
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Programs must follow:
- Guidance provided by Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (LBDHHS)
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California Department of Social Services (CDSS)andCommunity Care Licensing (CCL) Provider Information Notices (PINs)
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Stay Connected and Receive Updates from CCL by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters, and other important department information
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CCL can be contacted directly at cclpedc@dss.ca.gov or (916) 651-6040
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Case Cluster/Outbreak Reporting Requirements
- Licensed ECE programs* and license-exempt child care sites** are not required to report individual cases to LBDHHS unless the reporting threshold has been met.
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Licensed ECE programs* and license-exempt child care sites** are required to notify LBDHHS when they meet the reporting threshold of three or more child, student, or staff cases of COVID-19 in the same setting (i.e., age group, teacher, and/or room number) within a 7-day period.
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Do not submit individual case information unless requested by LBDHHS.
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Continue to notify LBDHHS of additional cases until the outbreak is resolved***.
- All notifications should be reported online, through the secure web application SPOT (Shared Portal for Outbreak Tracking).
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*Licensed ECE programs include child care centers and small and large family child care homes.
**License-exempt child care sites as defined by CDSS include non-licensed public and private non-profit programs that offer recreational services, businesses that offer limited childcare to their clients/customers, and programs overseen by state agencies other than Community Care Licensing.
Outbreak GuidanceImplement outbreak guidance below when 3 or more cases of COVID-19 occur among children/students/staff in the same setting (i.e., age group, teacher, and/or room number) within a 7-day period.
- Remove and exclude positive children/students/staff for 5 days (follow Isolation Order)
- Positive children/students/staff may return to campus once symptoms are not present or symptoms are mild and improving AND fever has been resolved for 24 hours (without the use of fever-reducing medication)
- Send outbreak notification to exposed children/students/staff
- Require indoor masking for exposed children/students/staff for 10 days
- Continue to require masking if exposures continue
- Require testing 3-5 days after last exposure for children/students/staff
- Continue to require testing if exposures continue
- Report outbreak using SPOT
- Sites are no longer required to report individual case information unless requested to by LBDHHS
- Must continue to report and send updates if additional cases are identified
- Continue to notify LBDHHS of additional cases until the outbreak is resolved***
- Note: LBDHHS may require additional mitigation activities as needed
***Resolution occurs when no new cases are identified for 7 days.
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K-12 Schools
Current Guidance
K-12 schools must follow:
- Guidance provided by Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (LBDHHS)
Case Cluster/Outbreak Reporting Requirements
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K-12 schools are not required to report individual cases to LBDHHS unless the reporting threshold has been met.
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K-12 schools are required to notify LBDHHS when they meet the reporting threshold of three or more child, student, or staff cases of COVID-19 in the same setting (i.e., grade, room number, class period, etc.) within a 7-day period.
- Do not submit individual case information unless requested by LBDHHS.
- Continue to notify LBDHHS of additional cases until the outbreak is resolved***.
- All notifications should be reported online, through the secure web application SPOT (Shared Portal for Outbreak Tracking).
Outbreak Guidance
Implement outbreak guidance below when 3 or more cases of COVID-19 occur among children/students/staff in the same setting (i.e., age group, teacher, and/or room number) within a 7-day period.
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Remove and exclude positive children/students/staff for 5 days (follow Isolation Order)Send outbreak notification to exposed children/students/staff
- Positive children/students/staff may return to campus once symptoms are not present or symptoms are mild and improving AND fever has been resolved for 24 hours (without the use of fever-reducing medication)
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Require indoor masking for exposed children/students/staff for 10 days
- Continue to require masking if exposures continue
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Require testing 3-5 days after last exposure for children/students/staff
- Continue to require testing if exposures continue
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Report outbreak using SPOT
- Sites are no longer required to report individual case information unless requested to by LBDHHS
- Must continue to report and send updates if additional cases are identified
- Continue to notify LBDHHS of additional cases until the outbreak is resolved***
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Note: LBDHHS may require additional mitigation activities as needed
***Resolution occurs when no new cases are identified for 7 days.
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Institutions of Higher Education (IHE)
Current Guidance
Institutions of higher education (IHE) must follow:
- Guidance provided by Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (LBDHHS)California Department of Industrial Relations of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) COVID-19 Prevention Non-Emergency Regulations
Case Cluster/Outbreak Reporting Requirements
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Institutions of Higher Education (IHE) are not required to report individual cases to LBDHHS unless the reporting threshold has been met.
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IHE are required to notify LBDHHS when they meet the reporting threshold of three or more student or staff cases of COVID-19 in the same setting (i.e., same class, dorm, club, sports team, etc.) within a 7-day period.
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Do not submit individual case information unless requested by LBDHHS.
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Continue to notify LBDHHS of additional cases until the outbreak is resolved***.
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All notifications should be reported online, through the secure web application SPOT (Shared Portal for Outbreak Tracking).
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***Resolution occurs when no new cases are identified for 7 days.
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Additional Resources
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CA Safe Schools for All Hub: State of California run website. Consolidates key resources and information to support safe, in-person learning and mitigate the spread of COVID-19. New resources added on a routine basis.
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Safely Opening Schools (SOS) Downloadable Flyers: SOS is a Program of the Public Health Institute and partners with the California Department of Public Health
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LBDHHS Early Childhood Education Program and K-12 School Isolation and Quarantine Decision Trees
- California Department of Public Health: Considerations when a Child has Symptoms of Illness in Child Care or School
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One Page SPOT Quick Guide
Download the one page SPOT Reporting Quick Guide for ECE, K-12, and IHE
