COVID-19 Dashboard

Tablero de Mandos COVID-19

Orange Unified School District, guided by our EDGE Focus Area 2.0: Dedicated & Engaged Communication, is committed to building strong and effective communication channels that foster trust and promote positive relationships with our diverse community of stakeholders. We have established and will continue to facilitate our cohesive, transparent COVID-19 Dashboard that identifies confirmed student and staff COVID-19 cases on school campuses and at OUSD facilities while maintaining the confidentiality of the individuals infected with COVID-19 as required by law.

Based upon clarification received from Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA) on December 1, 2020, individuals with confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 who are not identified as being infectious on a school campus or at an OUSD facility will not be reflected on the OUSD COVID-19 Dashboard.

The Dashboard is continuously being improved and refined. Data will be updated to reflect enrollment changes, and as student and staff COVID-19 cases on school campuses and at OUSD facilities are confirmed. Numbers on the Dashboard reflect 10 days from the onset of the infectious period of the infected individual. Individual COVID-19 infectious periods are determined in collaboration with the Orange County Health Care Agency.

*For charter school COVID-19 Dashboard information, please contact the school directly.

Orange County's COVID-19 Dashboard, including cumulative data, is available at https://occovid19.ochealthinfo.com/coronavirus-in-oc

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the OUSD COVID-19 Dashboard?

The purpose of the OUSD COVID-19 Dashboard is to communicate to our community the number of active exposures on District campuses and facilities. This data may also be used in accordance with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) guidance on school closure determinations found in the COVID-19 Reopening In-Person Instruction Framework & Public Health Guidance for K-12 Schools in California, 2020-2021 School Year.

How does OUSD obtain COVID case data?

COVID-19 positive cases are typically brought to the attention of a school or the District three ways:

Individuals self-report based on a positive test or symptoms (individuals are encouraged regularly via school/District communications to self-report).
Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA) notifies the school or District about a positive (or probable positive) case based on county/state contact tracing measures.
Individuals are identified through the District’s voluntary surveillance testing program (staff and 9-12 grade students only)

How is inclusion on the Dashboard determined?

Effective January 11, 2021: Any person with a confirmed positive COVID-19 test who was present on a District campus or facility during the infectious period is included on the dashboard. Numbers on the Dashboard reflect a 10-day period from the onset of the infectious period of confirmed positive cases. Per the County of Orange Health Officer’s Orders, “A person who is diagnosed with or likely to have COVID-19 is considered infectious from 48 hours before the moment his or her symptoms first appeared until that time when the person is no longer required to be isolated. A person who is diagnosed with COVID-19 but has no symptoms is considered infectious from 48 hours prior to the date the person was tested until 10 days after that date.”

Who determines the metrics for high exposure/low exposure?

Per the County of Orange Health Officer’s Orders, a close contact (high exposure) is defined as being within 6 feet of an infected person for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period, starting from 2 days before illness onset (or, for asymptomatic persons, 2 days before test specimen collection) until the time the infectious person is isolated. Please refer to the County of Orange Health Officer’s Orders directly for more information. Determinations of close contacts are made based on available information, including information provided during the contact tracing process. The OCHCA, who oversees this process, receives information from the District regarding all reported District student and staff COVID-19 cases.

What should staff/student/parent do, and who should they report to if they are COVID positive OR have been exposed to a known positive?

Individuals who test positive for COVID-19 or who have had close contact to someone who tested positive for COVID-19 should notify their site immediately and follow applicable public health orders. The County of Orange Health Officer’s Orders contain details on the most current isolation and quarantine guidance.

OCHCA English Flyer for What to do if you have tested Positive for COVID-19

OCHCA Spanish Flyer for What to do if you have tested Positive for COVID-19

Why doesn’t the Dashboard include cumulative data?

The Dashboard represents data of active exposures on District campuses and facilities as delineated by the OCHCA. The District is not a health care agency and has implemented the Dashboard in an effort to provide relevant communication to our community of stakeholders.

County information on COVID-19 data can be located at: https://ochca.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/cc4859c8c522496b9f21c451de2fedaeIn addition, the county of Orange has created a dashboard reflecting COVID-19 cases in schools: https://occovid19.ochealthinfo.com/coronavirus-in-oc

Why doesn’t the Dashboard differentiate between COVID-positive teachers, other staff, and students?

How do we find out information regarding a charter school?

WHAT FAMILIES CAN DO TO LIMIT THE SPREAD

It is going to take a concerted effort to keep our students, staff and families safe. In addition to health and safety measures taken on our campus, we encourage families to be proactive and to reinforce the importance of hand-washing, physical distancing and face coverings to limit the spread of the coronavirus. Also, if a member of your household tests positive for COVID-19 or is awaiting test results, please keep your child at home and notify your school. If your child has any symptoms associated with the coronavirus, make sure they stay home and get tested if necessary.

Anyone with symptoms consistent with COVID-19 should remain at home in isolation for a minimum of 10 days plus at least 24 hours after the resolution of fever (without fever-reducing medication) and improvement of other symptoms. Finally, keep children home when they are sick. OUSD schools and staff will maintain confidentiality and protect student privacy, following all FERPA protocols.

RESOURCES AND INFORMATION

For additional questions about the coronavirus, visit the Orange County Health Care Agency website, which also includes a COVID-19 health line https://occovid19.ochealthinfo.com/.

Please continue checking your email and other sources of communications from your schools, which have been providing school and class specific information. For ongoing updates and information from the District, visit our COVID-19 resource page, which includes information that may also provide answers for many of your questions. For detailed information about the District’s safety planning, visit our Opening and Safety Planning webpage.

Orange Unified’s top priority is to provide a high-quality education while maintaining the health and safety of students and staff.

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