Sta. Ines Es School Contingency Plan 2021-2022

Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION III
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF TARLAC PROVINCE
STA. INES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
STA. INES, PANIQUI, TARLAC
SCHOOL CONTINGENCY PLAN

FOR COVID-19 Resurgences
CONTENTS
BACKGROUND ON CORONA VIRUS DISEASE

A. Corona Virus Disease
B. Transmission
C. Signs and Symptoms
D. Situation of Novel Coronavirus Outbreak
I- OBJECTIVES
II- COVID-19 AND IT’S IMPACTS
III- ACTIVATION, DEACTIVATION AND NON-ACTIVATION OF

CONTINGENCY PLAN
A. Activation
B. De-Activation
C. Non-Activation
IV- RESPONSE AND EARLY RECOVERY MEASURES

A. Coordination
B. Command and Control
V- PREPAREDNESS MEASURES, RESPONSE,

REHABILITATION AND
RECOVERY FOR COVID-19.
A. General Guidelines of Initial Response
B. Specific Scenarios and Required Actions
C. Strategies to Transition Back to Face-to-Face Learning
Modality
VI. REFERENCES
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BACKGROUND ON CORONA VIRUS DISEASE (COVID)– 19
A. CORONA VIRUS DISEASE
In late 2019 a virus apparently closely related to SARS coronavirus

emerged in Wuhan, China. The virus, later named severe acute respiratory
syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), caused an illness known as COVID-19,
which was similar to SARS and was being characterized primarily by fever and
respiratory symptoms. The virus was likewise highly contagious. By early 2020
it had spread throughout regions of China and had reached the United States
and Europe, having been carried by travelers from affected regions. In March
the World Health Organization declared the outbreak a pandemic, and travel
to, from, and within many countries was severely restricted in an effort to
control its spread. In many areas, schools and many businesses closed, and
stay-at-home guidelines were implemented, which strongly encouraged people
not to leave their places of residence.
Source: Britanica(https://www.britannica.com/science/coronavirus-virus-
group)
B. TRANSMISSION
COVID-19 is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which spreads between

people, mainly when an infected person is in close contact with another
person.
The virus can spread from an infected person’s mouth or nose in small liquid
particles when they cough, sneeze, speak, sing or breathe heavily. These liquid
particles are different sizes, ranging from larger ‘respiratory droplets’ to smaller
‘aerosols’.
Other people can catch COVID-19 when the virus gets into their mouth,
nose or eyes, which is more likely to happen when people are in direct or close
contact (less than 1 metre apart) with an infected person.
The virus can also spread after infected people sneeze, cough on, or touch
surfaces, or objects, such as tables, doorknobs and handrails. Other people
may become infected by touching these contaminated surfaces, then touching
their eyes, noses or mouths without having cleaned their hands first.
Source: World Health Organization News Room (https://www.who.int/news-
room/q-adetail/coronavirus-disease-covid-19-how-is-it-transmitted
C. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
COVID-19 is a respiratory condition caused by a coronavirus. Some

people are infected but don’t notice any symptoms. Most people will have mild
symptoms and get better on their own. But about 1 in 6 will have severe
problems, such as trouble breathing. The odds of more serious symptoms are
higher if you’re older or have another health condition like diabetes or heart
disease.

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Here’s what to look for if you think you might have COVID-19.
Common Symptoms:
Researchers in China found that the most common symptoms among
people who were hospitalized with COVID-19 include:
Fever: 99% Loss of appetite: 40%

Fatigue:70% Body aches: 35%
A dry cough: 59% Shortness of breath: 31%
Mucus or phlegm: 27%
Symptoms usually begin 2 to 14 days after you come into contact with
the virus. Other symptoms may include:
Sore throat Loss of smell or taste

Headache Congestion or runny nose
Chills, sometimes with shaking Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhea
Source: WebMD (https://www.webmd.com/lung/covid-19-symptoms#1)
D. Situation of Novel COVID Outbreak (Global overview)
Over 2.6 million new cases were reported last week, a 7% increase
compared to the previous week, following six consecutive weeks of declining
numbers (Figure 1). The global case increase was driven by increases in the
Eastern Mediterranean (14%), South-East Asia (9%), Europe (9%) and the
Americas (6%). Possible reasons for this increase include the continued spread
of more transmissible variants of concern (VOCs), relaxation of public health
and social measures (PHSM) and fatigue around adhering to PSHM measures.
Basic public health measures remain the foundation of the response. For
public health authorities, that means testing, contact tracing, isolation,
supported quarantine and quality care.
For individuals, it means avoiding crowds, physical distancing, hand

hygiene, masks and ventilation. Furthermore, immunity conferred by
vaccination takes weeks at the individual level, and it may take longer to
observe impacts at the population-level.
Source: World Health Organization - Weekly epidemiological update - 2 March

2021
(https://www.who.int/publications/m/item/weekly-epidemiological-update---
2-march-2021)

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I. OBJECTIVES
This contingency plan shall serve as a guide of Sta. Ines Elementary
School 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 school community becomes a close contact, suspect, probable,
or a confined COVID-19 case or if a school lockdown is needed due to a
resurgence of COVID-19 cases within or outside the school.
This contingency plan contains case scenarios that may affect school
operations, and the necessary response of each stakeholder to Prevent, Detect,
Isolate, and Treat COVID-19. It also contains strategies to reintegrate school
operations to ensure the safe resumption to face-to-face classes. The response
and strategies in this contingency plan are the minimum requirements for the
school but may be enhanced to be culturally and geographically responsive to
the needs of the community.
This Contingency Plan aims to:

1. Set the response and early recovery roles and functions for purposes of
protecting lives and mental health of school personnel and learners.
2. Support the identification of needed equipment and supplies to reduce
the impact of COVID-19 outbreak.
3. Align the management of COVID-19 outbreak by the Sta. Ines
Elementary School to the National Contingency Plan of the NDRRMC and
to the DepEd Basic Education Learning Continuity Plan.
4. Establish the communication and coordination mechanism of the Sta.
Ines Elementary School with the Stakeholders.
5. Provide guidance for the continuing awareness of school personnel and
learners for public health emergency preparedness.
6. Determine the prevention and preparedness measures to reduce the
impact of school COVID-19 outbreak.
II. THE COVID – 19 AND ITS IMPACTS
The severity of a pandemic outbreak may vary depending on a number

of factors. As an outbreak develops, planners may update their response
based on the local severity. The level and degree to which a strategy is
implemented will vary as the severity of an outbreak varies.

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Impacts of COVID – 19
Situation Bad Scenario Worse Scenario Worst Scenario

Impact on The COVID – 19 Virus The COVID – 19The COVID – 19
Human spread and infects most Virus spread and
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Lives of the learners and infects most of the
infects in the
causes severe illness to learners and causes
locality and
the learners deaths to the causes severe
learners mass deaths in
the locality
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Infrastructure used be contaminated by will be Hazardous
, as quarantine facilities the COVID – 19 for any occupancy
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Environment patience. learners.
Response Teaching personnel not School personnel Deaths of school
Capabilities capable and trained on front lining will be personnel acting
handling infected infected by the virus. as front liners.
patients be used as
front liners.
Table 1. Exposed school learners and personnel
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Schools Public Public School
Division School School Non-
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Personnel Personnel
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III. ACTIVATION, DEACTIVATION AND NON-ACTIVATION OF

CONTINGENCY PLAN
The contingency measures in this document aligns with the DepEd’s

School Contingency Plan Manual for the Implementation of Limited Face to
Face Classes and the 2019 NDRRMC Harmonized National Contingency Plan
(HNCP) for COVID – 19 Contingency Plan. This will enable the Sta. Ines
Elementary School to have better coordination horizontally, i.e. DepEd with
other NDRRMC agencies, and vertically, i.e. DepEd Central Office down to the
schools.

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A. Activation:
The activation of this school’s Contingency Plan for COVID – 19 is
aligned with the activation of the Harmonized National Contingency Plan.
This include any of the following triggers:
1. Risk Communication will be critical during all phases of planning

and implementation of a pandemic response. The general public, health
care system, response agencies, and elected leaders will need
continuous updates on the status of the pandemic outbreak, impacts
on critical services, the steps being taken to address the incident, and
steps the public can take to protect themselves.
2. During an outbreak of increased severity, absenteeism attributable
to illness, the need to care for ill family members and fear of infection
may increase during the peak weeks of a community outbreak, with
lower rates of absenteeism during the weeks before and after the peak.
3. Rates of absenteeism will depend on the severity of the pandemic.
B. Deactivation:
The deactivation of this school’s Contingency Plan for COVID – 19 is
aligned with the activation of the Harmonized National Contingency Plan.
This include any of the following triggers:
1. When there is no more risk from the virus. And the DOH lifted
emergency warnings.
2. When the school personnel is no longer safety against the
pandemic.
3. Absence of trained and capable personnel to handle task against
pandemic.
C. Non-Activation
Disapproval of this school contingency plan and noncompliance of
requirements will contribute to non-activation of the contingency plan.
IV. RESPONSE AND EARLY RECOVERY MEASURES COORDINATION
This plan outlines operational priorities and responsibilities for

making decisions necessary to manage an outbreak. This includes
responsibility for preparing and maintaining the plan, making policy
decisions, coordinating tasks, and mobilizing additional resources. 1.
Steering Committee
The steering committee has primary responsibility for developing
and managing the plan. Coordinate with external partners and manage
public information. Serve as liaison with local health departments and
key response partners. Coordinate the distribution of public information
with the local health departments. Recommended committee members:
• School Principal (chair)
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• School DRRM Coordinator
• School board member
• Teachers
• Supreme Pupil Government Volunteers
2. Operations
Responsible for the core operations necessary to support the
school management of a pandemic outbreak. Coordinate surveillance
activity with local health department. Implement infection control
practices to prevent spread of disease. Recommended committee
members:
• School Nurse (chair)
• Principal
• Teachers
• Barangay Office Support Staff
• Health department
V. Command and Control Manage delivery of services to support

operations and goals during an outbreak. Includes services necessary to
maintain school facilities, food services, transportation and
communication. Recommended committee members:
• Facilities manager
• Transportation service
• Nutrition services
• Information Technology

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ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
HEAD OF OFFICE
MA. TERESA V. MAWIRAT, EdD
Principal I
INCIDENT CHIEF COORDINATOR
DARWIN A. IGNACIO
School DRRM Coordinator
HEALTH and NUTRITION

FACILITIES COORDINATOR COMMUNICATION COORDINATOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICE
SERVICES
JENELYN V. OLONAN
IMELDA R. MIRANDA
ROSARIO M. CHICHIOCO RUBY L. PARAZO
Safety Officer Safety Officer
School Health Coordinator Evacuation Team Leader
MEMBER: MEMBER: MEMBERS: MEMBER:
1. JUDITH R. DAVID 1. GAY FRANCES S. PASION 1. GLENDA C. CHANCHICO 1.JUDGE DARIL B. PALARCA
2. JONATHAN C. CALPITO 2. JARAMIE C. ANTOLIN 2. ROXANNE L. CALPITO 2. JENNIFER CABANERO
3. JOLEBEE CALPITO 3. ESTELLA B. CALPITO 3. REGINA B. CALPITO 3. HELEN BANCIFRA

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V. PREPAREDNESS, MEASURES, RESPONSE, REHABILITATION, AND

RECOVERY OF COVID – 19
A. General Guidelines for Initial Response
In the event that an individual in the school 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. The Sta. Ines Elementary School uses
the 3C’s that stakeholders must remember in responding to any school
situation related to COVID-19.
1. Coordinate Tasks
Other member of the school community may feel worried and become
uneasy if any situation related to COVID-19 arises in the school. As a
means of preparation, the school head must clearly identify the role of
each teaching and non-teaching personnel, and provide necessary
training for their action to be well coordinated. The following are the
tasks for Response that are delegated by the school head:
a. Maintaining safely and health protocols, and order in the classroom.

b. Engaging the parent/guardian on the home-school arrangement,
including the designated time of pick-up of their children, if a need
arises.
c. Coordinating with the local health authorities
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 confirmed case.
a. Who: name of individual gender, age, grade level or occupation, section

included or in 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.

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3. Contact authorities other school personnel and families

All concerned stakeholder must be well-informed to avoid the possible
transmission of the virus, and to guide the school community in the
necessary actions in case there will be a need to transition to distance
learning modality.
a. Contact the identified health authorities (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 unstable 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 have informed regarding the actions that will be
undertaken by the school, as well as the protocols that must be observed
at home as advised by health authorities.
d. Contact the families of individual from the same classes as the person
who showed symptoms of COVID-19 and inform them the protocols that
must be observed, as well as the possible shift to distance learning
modality.
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
school situation.
B. Specific Scenarios
The scenarios specify those that may affect the school setting.
Recognizing the shared responsibility of each stakeholder in preventing the
transmission of the virus, the action that must be undertaken by the Sta. Ines
Elementary School to coordinate with each stakeholder are listed in each
scenario.
Scenario 1 A household member of s learner or school 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 school personnel is a
confirmed case of COVID-19. The learner or personnel is not
showing symptoms of COVID-19.
Scenario 3 A learner or School personnel is identified to be a close contact
of confirmed case of COVID-10 outside their household. The
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learner or personnel is not showing symptoms of COVID-19
Scenario 4 A learner or school personnel shows symptoms of COVID-19 but
is not known to be a close contact with a confirmed case.
Scenario 5 A learner or school personnel who has symptoms of COVID-19
and is a close contact of a confirmed case.
Scenario 6 A learner or school 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 school 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 school personnel tests positive for COVID-19.
Scenario 9 There are confirmed cases of COVID-19 outside the school.
There are no known close contacts in the school. A granular
lockdown in the barangay was announced by the LGU.
Scenario There is a high resurgence of COVID-19 in an adjacent. The
10 affected barangay is known to be frequented by member of the
barangay where the school is located.
Scenario There is a resurgence of COVID-19 in an adjacent in the
11 municipality where the school is located, and there is a change
in the risk classification of the municipality. The barangay where
the school is located is not adjacent to the barangay with
COVID-19 resurgence. There are no known cases in the specific
barangay of the School.
Scenario 1. A household member of s learner or school shows symptoms of

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

Stakeholder
Household  Prior to the implementation of the face-to-face
member classes, parents/guardians of learner as well as
showing school personnel, shall be oriented to immediately
symptoms 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 protocols.
 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 school may advise him/her to seek
assistance from BHERT.
Learner or  Since the learner or personnel may be considered a
personnel in close contact, the school shall advise the learner or
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the same the concerned personnel to remain/return home and
household 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  Provided that there is no confirmed case contact in
personnel in the school, the school shall still allow learners and
the same personnel to attend face-to-face classes.
class and
week as the  If the identified close contact is a teacher, only the
exposed class that the teachers is handling will be
person temporarily shifted back to distance learning until
the teacher is allowed to return to school.
 The school shall inform parents/guardians of

learners in the class regarding the situation and the
temporary shift in learning modality.
Other  If the close contact in the school is a learner, the
household school shall engage other household members
member 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 school is not
required to give advice to other household member.
 If the household member tests positive and exposed learner or
personnel does not show symptoms, refer to Scenario 2.
 If the household member tests negative and exposed learners or
personnel shows symptoms, refer to Scenario 4.
 If the household member tests positive and exposed learners or
personnel shows symptoms, refer to Scenario 5.

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Scenario 2. A. household member of a learner or school personnel is a
confirmed case of COVID-19. The learner or personnel is not showing
symptoms of COVID-19.

Stakeholder
Household  Prior to the implementation of face-to-face classes,
member parents/guardians of learners, as well as school personnel,
showing shall be oriented to immediately inform the school if any of
symptoms their household members experiences COVID-19 symptoms.
 They shall then be responsible of informing their household
members regarding the protocol.
Exposed  Collect the necessary information regarding the close contact.
learners or
personnel  Record the actions the school 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
completed it for 14 days, regardless if testing has not been
done, or resulted negative.
 Ensure that the learner of personnel has completed the

fourteen ( 14) day quarantine, regardless of negative test result
and vaccination status, before allowing him/her to return to
school.
 If the identified close contact is a learner, provide appropriate

support for a shift to distance learning modality for fourteen
(14) days. This 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 school may
provide psychosocial support to the affected teacher, if needed.
Leaners or  Since there is a close contact but no confirmed case in the
personnel in school, the school shall allow them to attend face-to-face
the same classes after a 24-hour lockdown for disinfection of the school
class and premises.
week as the  If the identified close contact is a teacher, only the class that
exposed the teacher is handling will be shifted back to distance
person learning until the teacher is completes the quarantine period.
The school shall inform parents/guardians of learners in class

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regarding the situation and the shift in learning modality for
fourteen (14) weeks.
 If necessary, the school shall provide psychosocial support to
the learners who were shifted back to distance learning or to
any other school member whose mental health was affected by
the situation.
Other  If the close contact in the school is a learner, the school shall
household engage other household members regarding the home-school
member 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 complete the
fourteen (14)-day quarantine, regardless of negative test and
vaccination status, before allowed to return to school or
workplace. The school is not required to give advice to other
household members.
 If the exposed learner or school personnel shows symptoms during
quarantine and has not been tested, refer to Scenario 5.
Scenario 3. A learner or School personnel is identified to be a close

contact of confirmed case of COVID-19 outside their household. The
learner or personnel is not showing symptoms of COVID-19

Stakehol
der
Exposed  Collect the necessary information regarding the close
learners contact.
or  Record the actions the school has undertaken (for reference
personnel 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
completed it for 14 days, regardless if testing has not been
done, or resulted negative.
 Ensure that the learner of personnel has completed the
fourteen ( 14) day quarantine, regardless of negative test
result and vaccination status, before allowing him/her to
return to school.
 If the identified close contact is a learner, provide
appropriate support for a shift to distance learning modality
for fourteen (14) days. This include psychosocial support, if
needed.
 If the identified close contact is a teacher, identify the
substitute teacher who will conduct distance learning

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among the learners that the teacher is handling. The school
may provide psychosocial support to the affected teacher, if
needed.
Leaners or  Since there is a close contact but no confirmed case in the
personnel school, the school shall allow them to attend face-to-face
in the classes after a 24-hour lockdown for disinfection of the
same school premises.
class and  If the identified close contact is a teacher, only the class that
week as the teacher is handling will be shifted back to distance
the learning until the teacher is completes the quarantine
exposed period. The school shall inform parents/guardians of
person learners in class regarding the situation and the shift in
learning modality for fourteen (14) weeks.
 If necessary, the school shall provide psychosocial support
to the learners who were shifted back to distance learning or
to any other school member whose mental health was
affected by the situation.
Househol  If the close contact in the school is a learner, the school
d shall engage other household members regarding the home-
members school arrangement, including the time of pick-up of the
learner (if in school at the time the information was
communicated).
fourteen (14)-day quarantine, regardless of negative test and
vaccination status, before allowed to return to school or
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 school personnel shows symptoms of COVID-19

but is not known to be a close contact with a confirmed case.

Stakeholder
Person If the person showing symptoms is in school
showing  Assist the learner or personnel to the designated
symptoms isolation room in the school.
 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
school.

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If the person showing symptoms is at home
 Advise the learner or personnel to remain at home.
school.
 If the learner is showing symptoms, provide appropriate

support for a transition to distance learning modality to
ensure continuity of learning, until he/she cleared to
returned to school. This may include psychosocial
support, if needed.
 If a teacher is showing symptoms, identify the
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
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 symptoms, 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 symptoms, respiratory
symptoms have improved (cough, shortness of
breath, and have been afebrile for at least 24
hours without use of antipyretic medications.
o For Immunocompromised, do RT-PCR testing on
the 10 day. If RT-PCR test result turn out
positive, refer to infectious Disease Specialist. If
RT-PCR test turn out negative, discharge from
isolation.
o Medical certification of repeat testing is not
necessary for the return to school of
immunocompetent individuals, provided the
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license 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  Coordinate with the local health authorities for evaluation of
authorities the person showing symptoms, contact tracing activities and
referral to a health facility, if the need arises.
Exposed  Advise the asymptomatic close contact of the suspect,
learners or probable, or confirmed cases to immediately quarantine and
personnel complete it for 14 days, regardless if testing has not been done,
( from the or resulted negative.
same class as  Since the teacher will be considered a close contact if a learner
the person in hes/her class shows symptoms, identify the substitute
showing teacher who will conduct distance learning among learners
symptoms) that the teacher handling for fourteen (14) days. The school
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 two (2) weeks.
 For learners, provide appropriate support for a shift to distance
learning modality for fourteen (14) day. This may include
psychosocial support, if needed.
 Ensure that the learner or personnel has completed the
fourteen (14)-day quarantine, regardless of negative test result
and vaccination status, before allowing him/her to return to
school.
Other learners  If the person showing symptoms test negative for COVID-19,
and personnel the school shall allow other learners or personnel from the
week to attend the face-t0-face classes without completing the
required quarantine period provided that the school premises
have been disinfected.
Houshold  If the person showing symptoms in school is a learner, the
member of the school shall inform the household member regarding the
person condition of the learner and the actions undertaken by the
showing school ( e.g. providing emergency care, referring to the local
symptoms health authority). The local health authority shall be
responsible for coordinating with the household member if the
learner should be isolates at home or in an isolation facility.
fourteen (14)-day quarantine, regardless of negative test result
and vaccination status, before allowed to return to school or
household member.
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Scenario 6.
 If the learner of personnel showing symptoms test negative for COVID-19, refer to
Scenario 8.
Scenario 5. A learner or school personnel shows symptoms of

COVID-19 and it’s a close contact of a confirmed case.
Stakeholder
All Stakeholders  Even if there is no confirmed case, the school shall still
declare a lockdown as a precautionary measure since
the person showing symptoms is a close contact of a
confirmed case. The school shall inform all
stakeholder’s regarding the situation and the decision
to undergo a lockdown.
Person showing If a person showing symptoms is in school:
symptoms  Assist the learner or personnel to the designated
isolation room in the school.
 Following precautionary measures, provide the
necessary emergency care.
school.
If a person showing symptoms is at home.
 Advise the learner or personnel to remain at home.
showing symptoms, as well as his/her contacts in
school.
 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 school. This may include psychosocial
support, if needed.
 If a teacher is showing symptoms, identify the
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.
 For asymptomatic: Ten (10)-day isolation have
passed from the first viral diagnostic test remain
asymptomatic throughout their infection.

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 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.
 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 to at least 24 hours without the use of
 For immune compromised, do RT-PCR testing on the
10th day. If RT-PCR test results turn out positive, refer
to Infectious Disease Specialist. If RT-CPR test result
is negative, discharge from isolation.
 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 clear 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  Coordinate with local health authorities for evaluation
authority of the person showing symptoms, contact tracing
activities and referral to a health facility, if the need
arises.
All other learners  Closely monitor the condition of all learners and
and personnel school personnel.
(including those  Advise the asymptomatic close contact of the suspect,
from the other probable, or confirmed cases to immediately
week) quarantine and complete it fir 14 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 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.
 Inform parents/guardians of learners in the class
regarding the situation and the shift in learning
modality for two (2) weeks.
 For learners, provide appropriate support for a shift to
distance learning modality for fourteen (14) day. This
may include psychosocial support, if needed.

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
Ensure that the learner or personnel has completed
the fourteen (14)-day quarantine, regardless of
negative test result and vaccination status, before
allowing him/her to return to school.
Household member  If the person showing symptoms in the school is a
of the person learner, the school shall inform the household
showing symptoms members regarding the condition of the learner and
the actions undertaken by the school (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 fourteen (14)-day quarantine, regardless of
negative test result and vaccination status, before
allowed to return to school or workplace. The school
is not required to give advice to other household
members.
 If the learner or personnel showing symptoms test negative for COVID-19,
refer to scenario 7.
 If the learner or personnel showing symptoms test positive for COVID-19,
refer to scenario 8.
Scenario 6. A learner or school personnel who has symptoms test negative

for COVID-19 and is not known to be a close contact with a confirmed
case.
All Required Action

Stakeholders
 Since there is no confirmed COVID-19 case, the
school may announce the resumption of face-to-face
classes (if a school is 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  Continue providing the appropriate support and
showing monitoring the condition of the learner or personnel
symptoms 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.

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 For asymptomatic: Ten (10)-day isolation have
passed from the first viral diagnostic test remain
asymptomatic throughout their infection.
 For mild to moderate COVID-19 confirmed cases:
Ten (10)-day isolation have passed from onset of the
(cough, shortness of breath) AND have been afebrile
for at least 24 hours without use of antipyretic
medications.
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 to at least 24 hours without the use of
 For immune compromised, do RT-PCR testing on
the 10th day. If RT-PCR test results turn out positive,
refer to Infectious Disease Specialist. If RT-CPR test
result is negative, discharge from isolation.
 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 clear patient.
Local health  Coordinate with local health authorities on the
authority provision of the medical support and necessary
protocol to be undertaken by affected learners and
personnel.
Exposed  Continue providing the appropriate support and
learners or monitoring their condition while they are completing
personnel the required fourteen (14)-day quarantine. Ensure
(from the same that they complete the quarantine period, regardless
class as the of negative test result and vaccination status, before
person allowing them to return to school.
showing
symptoms)
Other learners  If the person showing symptoms test negative for
and personnel COVID-19, other learners or personnel shall be
allowed to attend face to-face classes without
completing the required quarantine period provided
that school 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 face-to-face
classes.
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 If the person showing symptoms tests positive for COVID-19 during the
14-day quarantine, refer to scenario 8
Scenario 7. A learner or school personnel who has symptoms test negative

for COVID-19 but is known to be close contact with a confirmed case.
All  Even if there is no confirmed case, the school shall still

Stakeholders complete the fourteen (14)-day lockdown as a
precautionary measure since the person showing
symptoms is a close contact of a confirmed case.
Person  Continue providing the appropriate support and
showing monitoring the condition of the learner or personnel while
symptoms 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.
 For asymptomatic: Ten (10)-day isolation have passed
from the first viral diagnostic test remain asymptomatic
throughout their infection.
 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.
Twenty-one (21)-day isolation has passed from onset of the
(cough, shortness of breath) AND have been afebrile to at
least 24 hours without the use of antipyretic medications.
 For immune compromised, do RT-PCR testing on the 10 th
day. If RT-PCR test results turn out positive, refer to
Infectious Disease Specialist. If RT-CPR test result is
negative, discharge from isolation.
 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 clear
patient.
Local Health  Coordinate with local health authorities on the provision of
Authority the medical support and necessary protocol to be
undertaken by affected learners and personnel.
All other  Continue providing the appropriate support and
learners and monitoring their condition while they are completing the
personnel required fourteen (14)-day quarantine. Ensure that they
(including complete the quarantine period, regardless of negative test
those from the result and vaccination status, before allowing them to

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other week) return to school.
 If other learners and personnel do not show symptoms of
COVID-19 within the 14-day/lockdown, coordinate with
the school personnel, as well as the parent/guardian of
learners on the schedule of resumption of face-to-face
classes.
 If a person showing symptoms test positive for COVID-19 during the 14-day
quarantine, refer to scenario 8.
Scenario 8. A learner or personnel tests positive for COVID-19.
Involved Stakeholders Required Action

All Stakeholders  The school shall remain under lockdown
until the required quarantine period of all
close contacts has been completed. The
lockdown maybe extended if other learners
show symptoms of COVID-19.
Person confirmed to have  Continue providing the appropriate
COVID 19 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.
 For asymptomatic: Ten (10)-day isolation
have passed from the first viral diagnostic
test remain asymptomatic throughout
their infection.
 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.
 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 to at least 24 hours
without the use of antipyretic medications.
 For immune compromised, do RT-PCR
testing on the 10th day. If RT-PCR test
results turn out positive, refer to Infectious
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Disease Specialist. If RT-CPR test result is
negative, discharge from isolation.
 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
clear patient.
Local Health Authority  Coordinate with local health authorities on
the provision of the medical support and
necessary protocol to be undertaken by
affected learners and personnel.
 Ensure that the 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  Continue providing the appropriate
personnel (including those support and monitoring their condition
from the other week) while they are completing the required
fourteen (14)-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 in the school.

There is no known close contact in the school. A granular lockdown in the
barangay was announced by the LGU.
All Stakeholders Required Action

(barangay) 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
the barangay.
 Coordinate with the local government unit
to ensure that learners and personnel are
at home during the scheduled lockdown.

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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 of
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 school. The affected
barangay is known to be frequented by members of the barangay where
the school is located.

(barangay) 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
the barangay.
 Coordinate with the local government unit
to ensure that learners and personnel are at
home during the scheduled lockdown.
School  Inform parents/guardians and personnel
regarding the expected shift to distance
learning modality.
 Provide the necessary support to learners
and personnel for the transition of distance
learning modality.
Scenario 11. There is a resurgence of COVID-19 in multiple barangay in

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

Local Government Unit (city  Although there are no known cases in the
or provincial) barangay where the school is located, the
school may 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:

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 Ensure the 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.
C. Strategies to Transition back to Face-to-Face Learning Modality
During a school lockdown, it is important to continue engaging learners in

meaningful activities to ensure the continuity of learning. However, some
learners or school personnel may need additional support in transitioning
back to distance learning and managing their emotions after learning about
the situation in the school or in the community. During this period, the
support from family and other school personnel shall play critical role in
adapting to the change in environment and coping with the resurgence of
COVID-19 cases.
Sta. Ines Elementary School employs the following strategies to transition

back to face to face learning modality:
1. The school local hotline/help desk shall remain open for

parents/guardians in need of assistance in the distance learning of
their children. 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 school shall establish a cleaning and maintenance routine to

ensure that school facilities are organized and functional until the
resumption of face-to-face classes.
3. The school may perform critical administrative tasks on-site

provided that they are given permission by the LGU.
4. The school shall provide the required personal protective

equipment to non-teaching personnel who shall weekly conduct
cleaning and maintenance routine of the school, and those who will
need to perform administrative duties whenever necessary. The school
shall ensure that they will be properly compensated for physically
reporting to school during the school lockdown.
5. The guidance office shall remain operational to ensure that

Psychological First Aid (PFA) by trained teaching and non-teaching

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personnel in schools. They shall be assisted for referral to the
counselling services provided by the Schools Division Office, if further
interventions are needed.
6. The school shall provide the appropriate support needed by the

non-teaching personnel while they are unable to physically report to
school on a daily basis.
7. After the school lockdown, the school shall seek the consent of
parents/guardians through a written form for the participation of their
child/ren in the resumption of face-to-face classes.
8. For the school first five days, the first hour shall be devoted to
discussion/facilitation or modules related to mental health, facilitated
by their respective classroom advisers or designated teachers.

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VI. References
1. OM-OSEC- 2021-002 re: School Contingency Plan Manual for the

Implementation of Limited Face to Face Classes
2. Sample District Contingency Plan for COVID – 19

(https://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/sspw/pdf/
Sample_School_District_P lan_Feb_2020.pdf)
3. Britanica(https://www.britannica.com/science/coronavirus-virus-
group)
4. World Health Organization News Room (https://www.who.int/news-

room/q-adetail/coronavirus-disease-covid-19-how-is-it-transmitted)
5. World Health Organization - Weekly epidemiological update - 2 March

2021 (https://www.who.int/publications/m/item/weekly-
epidemiological-update---2march-2021)
6. WebMD (https://www.webmd.com/lung/covid-19-symptoms#1)
Prepared by: Noted:
DARWIN A. IGNACIO MA. TERESA V. MAWIRAT, EdD

School DRRM Coordinator Principal I
Noted: Checked and Reviewed:
ARLYN B. FACUN, PhD OMAR N. DIMARUCOT

Public Schools District Supervisor Project Development Officer II
Recommending Approval:
NOEL L. LINSAO EdD

Chief Education Supervisor, SGOD
APPROVED:
By the Authority of the Schools Division Superintendent
ARMANDO C. CAPILI, EdD

Assistant Schools Division Superintendent

Telephone No.: (045) 925-5293

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SCHOOL CONTINGENCY PLAN

BACKGROUND ON CORONA VIRUS DISEASE

II- COVID-19 AND IT’S IMPACTS

III- ACTIVATION, DEACTIVATION AND NON-ACTIVATION OF

IV- RESPONSE AND EARLY RECOVERY MEASURES

V- PREPAREDNESS MEASURES, RESPONSE,

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BACKGROUND ON CORONA VIRUS DISEASE (COVID)– 19

A. CORONA VIRUS DISEASE

In late 2019 a virus apparently closely related to SARS coronavirus

COVID-19 is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which spreads between

C. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

COVID-19 is a respiratory condition caused by a coronavirus. Some

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Fever: 99% Loss of appetite: 40%

Sore throat Loss of smell or taste

D. Situation of Novel COVID Outbreak (Global overview)

For individuals, it means avoiding crowds, physical distancing, hand

Source: World Health Organization - Weekly epidemiological update - 2 March

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This Contingency Plan aims to:

II. THE COVID – 19 AND ITS IMPACTS

The severity of a pandemic outbreak may vary depending on a number

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Situation Bad Scenario Worse Scenario Worst Scenario

Table 1. Exposed school learners and personnel

III. ACTIVATION, DEACTIVATION AND NON-ACTIVATION OF

The contingency measures in this document aligns with the DepEd’s

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1. Risk Communication will be critical during all phases of planning

IV. RESPONSE AND EARLY RECOVERY MEASURES COORDINATION

This plan outlines operational priorities and responsibilities for

V. Command and Control Manage delivery of services to support

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MA. TERESA V. MAWIRAT, EdD

INCIDENT CHIEF COORDINATOR

School DRRM Coordinator

HEALTH and NUTRITION

MEMBER: MEMBER: MEMBERS: MEMBER:

2. JONATHAN C. CALPITO 2. JARAMIE C. ANTOLIN 2. ROXANNE L. CALPITO 2. JENNIFER CABANERO

3. JOLEBEE CALPITO 3. ESTELLA B. CALPITO 3. REGINA B. CALPITO 3. HELEN BANCIFRA

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V. PREPAREDNESS, MEASURES, RESPONSE, REHABILITATION, AND

A. General Guidelines for Initial Response

In the event that an individual in the school shows symptoms, becomes a

a. Maintaining safely and health protocols, and order in the classroom.

a. Who: name of individual gender, age, grade level or occupation, section

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3. Contact authorities other school personnel and families

a. Contact the identified health authorities (e.g. barangay health station,

Scenario 1 A household member of s learner or school shows symptoms of

Scenario 1. A household member of s learner or school shows symptoms of

Involved Required Action

 If the identified close contact is a learner, provide

 If the identified close contact is a teacher, identify

 The school shall inform parents/guardians of

 Note: They shall be informed by the LGU to self-