Media Release
In response to recent concerns around the spread of COVID-19 and student travel groups, School 麻豆网站列表 60 has connected with our Northern Health Medical Officer and confirmed the following information and procedures:
- There are currently no confirmed cases in our region
- The risk for transmission in BC remains low
- Updates and the latest information on COVID can be found on the Northern Health Website at 听
- No additional measures are recommended at this point beyond the hygiene procedures and self-monitoring that have been communicated via the health authorities and parent letters.听 These resources can also be found on our district website at
- Out of an abundance of caution, the district is providing additional sanitizer products to all schools and our custodians are providing enhanced disinfectant protocols in all schools.
- The medical health officer does not recommend the quarantine of all students returning from travel.听 Any staff or students who are symptomatic are encouraged to self-isolate and seek medical attention.听听
Stephen Petrucci
Superintendent
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Contact
Anyone听concerned that they may have been exposed to, or are experiencing symptoms of the novel听coronavirus, should contact their primary care provider, local public health office, or听call 8-1-1.听
Public Health Agency of Canada has set up a 2019 novel coronavirus telephone听information line at: 1-833-784-4397.
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