AISL School Year 2021-2022: Summary Points from Current AISL Health Guidelines
Testing Facilities (PCR & Rapid Antigen)Prices and availability of test may change, please call the provider.
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List of Pharmacies (Rapid Antigen Tests)Availability of test may change, please call the provider.
Here is the list of pharmacies that have rapid antigen test for COVID-19.
Bell Pharmacy (Kabulonga Centro Mall) • Abbott COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test Healthcure Pharmacy at Kabulonga (shop #3, Bishop Road, Total Filling Station, Next to Hungry Lion) • Abbott COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test Milestone Pharmacy (Lake Road, Kabulonga) • various brands Westgate Pharmacy (Kafue Road, Lusaka) • Abbott COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test) |
Health Protocol for ALL Families
While the school’s health and safety protocols stress masking, hygiene, and distancing while on campus, health and safety for our community begins at home. Each morning, students, staff members, and their families must screen themselves to determine if they should come to campus. The following screening questions can assist with this step. Families should come to school only if each member of the family can answer NO to each of the following questions:
While the school’s health and safety protocols stress masking, hygiene, and distancing while on campus, health and safety for our community begins at home. Each morning, students, staff members, and their families must screen themselves to determine if they should come to campus. The following screening questions can assist with this step. Families should come to school only if each member of the family can answer NO to each of the following questions:
- * Do you feel unwell or have you had symptoms such as a fever, sore throat, cough, difficulty breathing, or a reduced sense of taste or smell within the last 48 hours?
- * Have you had a positive COVID-19 test result within the last 14 days?
- * Have you had close contact with someone who has had a positive COVID-19 test result within the last 14 days?
- * Have you attended any large gatherings of people (for example a funeral, church service, party, etc.) within the last 14 days?
- * Have you or someone in your household traveled internationally within the last 14 days?
International airport entry and exit requirements
Based on information shared from the US Embassy in April 2022:
This notice details the current entry and exit requirements at the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in Lusaka. It does not address specific airline policies or any transit or destination points. Origin, destination, and transit countries may have different COVID-19 mitigation measures. Always check with the airline you are flying to ensure you will meet all necessary requirements.
As of 28 March 2022, the Zambian Government has revised the guidelines for international travelers entering Zambia:
The airport has fully implemented the requirements above and disseminated the guidelines to the airlines operating in Zambia. Arriving passengers will find two lines before reaching Immigration & Customs. One line is for special travelers (handicapped, crew, diplomats) and the other line contains all remaining passengers.
It is possible, out of habit or brevity, that airport authorities will ask arriving passengers only for valid PCR test results. If you have valid PCR test results, present them. If you do not have valid PCR test results, explain that you are fully vaccinated and show your proof of vaccination – you will be allowed to proceed.
Departing passengers are no longer required by the Zambian Government to present a negative PCR test prior to departure from Zambia. However, airlines, destination countries, or transit countries may impose testing or vaccination requirements on travelers. Travelers should check back often with their airline to ensure they have the most up-to-date information regarding the requirements for their specific itinerary.
This notice details the current entry and exit requirements at the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in Lusaka. It does not address specific airline policies or any transit or destination points. Origin, destination, and transit countries may have different COVID-19 mitigation measures. Always check with the airline you are flying to ensure you will meet all necessary requirements.
As of 28 March 2022, the Zambian Government has revised the guidelines for international travelers entering Zambia:
- Persons who are Fully Vaccinated (who have received the first and second dose of a two-dose vaccine) will no longer require any form of COVID-19 test results if they can show proof of vaccination at the port of entry.
- Persons who are not Fully Vaccinated will be required to show proof of COVID-19 PCR Test within 72 hours before departure from the country of origin.
- Children under the age of 12 are exempt from these measures.
- All arriving passengers will have their temperature checked and all travelers are required to hand over health declaration forms to the Port Health Officers located before Immigration & Customs.
The airport has fully implemented the requirements above and disseminated the guidelines to the airlines operating in Zambia. Arriving passengers will find two lines before reaching Immigration & Customs. One line is for special travelers (handicapped, crew, diplomats) and the other line contains all remaining passengers.
It is possible, out of habit or brevity, that airport authorities will ask arriving passengers only for valid PCR test results. If you have valid PCR test results, present them. If you do not have valid PCR test results, explain that you are fully vaccinated and show your proof of vaccination – you will be allowed to proceed.
Departing passengers are no longer required by the Zambian Government to present a negative PCR test prior to departure from Zambia. However, airlines, destination countries, or transit countries may impose testing or vaccination requirements on travelers. Travelers should check back often with their airline to ensure they have the most up-to-date information regarding the requirements for their specific itinerary.
Face masks
Please note that upon a review of the research about the efficacy of face masks, we have prohibited the use of vented face masks on campus. Please ensure that your child wears either a surgical mask or one made of at least two layers of breathable fabric. Masks should be close-fitting, able to easily and consistently cover the mouth and nose, and must not have a vent. The CDC has released helpful guidance on how to maximize the effectiveness of your face masks. There is also new data that show that double masking (wearing a fitted cloth mask over a surgical-style mask) can be particularly effective. Please remember that students must also bring a spare mask or masks as a backup.
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Campus Reopening PlanThis document describes the health and safety measures that we will use when the students return to our campus. Many thanks to the Campus Reopening Task Force, the CDC, and the school’s leadership team and faculty for their contributions to this important document.
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In Focus...
Talking with Children about COVID-19
AISL Infectious Disease Protocols
Zambian Government Documents
What to do if you show symptoms?
Talking with Children about COVID-19
- NASP Talking to Children About COVID-19
- CDC: Talking with children about Coronavirus
- Harvard Medical: How to talk to teens about the new coronavirus
- CDC: Stigma Related to COVID-19
- Reassuring Conversations with Children
- Talking to Teens and Tweens About Coronavirus
- The WHO has posted a helpful animated video about the Novel Coronavirus to use with older children.
- ‘Students Are Lonely:’ What Happens When Coronavirus Forces Schools Online
- Brain Pop 4 min video
- Four things you can do to support your teen’s mental health - from UNICEF
- And a related quiz: Fact or fiction: How much do you know about COVID-19?
AISL Infectious Disease Protocols
It has become increasingly apparent that schools must be prepared to deal with the threat of disease epidemics/pandemics. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services emphasizes the importance of developing screening processes and providing public health education; cutting down access to students, staff and teachers possibly infected with the virus; and developing policies and procedures for closing down schools and creating a virtual school in the case of a pandemic, especially before vaccines are available or when they are in short supply.
A rubric outlining AISL’s various levels of responses to a pandemic (Ebola, Avian Flu, etc.) is outlined on the following below.
NB: Depending on risk level and nature of the disease, canteen services may be suspended after close consultation with the CRMT in risk levels 3-5.
A rubric outlining AISL’s various levels of responses to a pandemic (Ebola, Avian Flu, etc.) is outlined on the following below.
NB: Depending on risk level and nature of the disease, canteen services may be suspended after close consultation with the CRMT in risk levels 3-5.
Zambian Government Documents
21st May 2021: Points of entry guidelines
15th January 2021: President's Announcement
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15th January 2021: Ministry of Education Postponement
Friday 11th September 2020: Speech for the official opening of the fifth session of the National Assembly.
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Saturday 12th September 2020: Media statement from the Ministry of General Education
Tuesday 17th March: Press briefing on Covid-19, preventive and control measures
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Tuesday 17th March: Ministry of General Education: Notice of closure
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Tuesday 14th March: Government press statement
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Brochure: What you need to know
Health alert for travellers
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What to do if you show symptoms?
Here are some hospital procedures for handling suspected COVID-19 cases:
Government Assigned Phone Lines For Covid-19 (+260-974493553, +260-964638726, +260-953898941)
1. If You Call The Numbers – Phone Assessment Takes Place
2. If It Is A Suspected Case, Health Team Will Be Dispatch To Your Home
3. Health Team Will Do Assessment, Collect Swab Sample & Make Decisions
4. Test Result Takes 2 – 5 Days
5. If Negative – Will Still Enforce 14 Days Home Quarantine
6. If Positive – Will Tranfer Patient To Isolation Facility To Reduce Spread Of Disease
Medland Hospital
1. Health Screening Before Entry (By The Gate)
2. Suspected Covid-19 Case Will Be Taken
To The Red Zone (Screening Room)
3. Gp Will Attend To The Patient Who Will Make Decisions Based On The Outcome
4. Medland Hospital Will Admit The
Patients (Serious Cases Only) In Their 2 Isolation Rooms
Cfb Hospital
1. Temperature Scan & Detailed History Will Be Taken On Arrival.
2. You Will Be Asked To Fill In A Form.
3. If Your Symptoms Are Strongly In Favor Of A Covid-19 Infection, Then The National Team Will Be Notified & The Samples Will Be Sent For Testing At The Virology Lab At Uth Or Unza.
4. If Your Illness Does Not Warrant Admission, Then You Will Be Treated Symptomatically As Per Guidelines And Advised Self-isolation At Home.
5. There Is A Temporary Isolation Facility At Cfb.
Government Assigned Phone Lines For Covid-19 (+260-974493553, +260-964638726, +260-953898941)
1. If You Call The Numbers – Phone Assessment Takes Place
2. If It Is A Suspected Case, Health Team Will Be Dispatch To Your Home
3. Health Team Will Do Assessment, Collect Swab Sample & Make Decisions
4. Test Result Takes 2 – 5 Days
5. If Negative – Will Still Enforce 14 Days Home Quarantine
6. If Positive – Will Tranfer Patient To Isolation Facility To Reduce Spread Of Disease
Medland Hospital
1. Health Screening Before Entry (By The Gate)
2. Suspected Covid-19 Case Will Be Taken
To The Red Zone (Screening Room)
3. Gp Will Attend To The Patient Who Will Make Decisions Based On The Outcome
4. Medland Hospital Will Admit The
Patients (Serious Cases Only) In Their 2 Isolation Rooms
Cfb Hospital
1. Temperature Scan & Detailed History Will Be Taken On Arrival.
2. You Will Be Asked To Fill In A Form.
3. If Your Symptoms Are Strongly In Favor Of A Covid-19 Infection, Then The National Team Will Be Notified & The Samples Will Be Sent For Testing At The Virology Lab At Uth Or Unza.
4. If Your Illness Does Not Warrant Admission, Then You Will Be Treated Symptomatically As Per Guidelines And Advised Self-isolation At Home.
5. There Is A Temporary Isolation Facility At Cfb.
Information sessionsThese sessions, linked below, provide detailed, step-by-step descriptions of what your child's day will look like from a health and safety perspective. Our latest information session on the 11 February included the latest changes. You are also always welcome to email the principals directly for clarification on any points.
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Key websites
Find out more about SES COVID-19 testing and treatment protocols in Zambia, Questions and answers for our Zambian members.
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